Engaging in Local Elections: Lessons Learned

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Engaging in Local Elections: Lessons Learned Pat Dando President & CEO San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce

COMPAC Chamber’s political arm Established 25 years ago Coalition between business & labor Objective: Support City Council Candidates & Public Policy Proposals that enhance economic development

San Jose Political Dynamics Mid-1990 labor groups gain control Advocated social agenda City Mandated Living Wage Ordinance Labor Peace Mandate Community Benefits Initiatives Business/Labor partnership falters Imbalance on the San Jose City Council

COMPAC Takes A Stand Had to be bold to succeed Aggressive Fundraising for 2006 Election COMPAC 100 - $50K August Barbecue – Raised $300K Large Donor Solicitations - $100K Partnerships

June 06 Primary Election Endorsements announced Mayor’s Race Two City Council Races Conducted Extensive Polling Refined & Adjusted Strategy Implemented Issues Based Outreach: Eminent Domain Backroom Dealing/Closed Process Labor Peace Sitting Mayor Indicted

Reaction to COMPAC Broad reaction to COMPAC’s efforts Press Labor Groups Chamber Membership Democratic Party Labor candidate messaging & strategy impacted

June 2006 Outcomes San Jose Election Commission Rules against COMPAC – June 1, 2006 June Election Victory Mayor’s Race: Business friendly candidate finishes first City Council Races: Seat 1: COMPAC’s candidate won outright Seat 3: COMPAC’s candidate finished first

2006 General Election Federal Court overturns Election Commission – September 2006 City of San Jose appealed to 9th Circuit Initiated Independent Expenditures Mayor’s Race Two Contested Council Races November Election Victory

What’s Next US Supreme Court Ruling Precedent to guide appeal Federal law prohibiting “issue ads” featuring candidates for election is First Amendment violation Continued fund raising Negotiations with City of San Jose

Lessons Learned Fund Raising Extensive Communication Polling Trustee Commitment Hang Tough