On April 5, 2016, the Sierra Chapter joined other chapters from around the state and over 100 members for our 2016 Legislative Visit Day. This is our annual opportunity to meet with our legislators and their staff to explain our views on various issues that impact our industry. In my opinion, this is one of the most important activities for ACEC since it provides direct access to the people that have such impact on our businesses.

The day kicked off at The Citizens Hotel with an Issues Breakfast that focused on Senate Bill 885 (Duty to Defend), which is being sponsored by Senator Lois Wolk.

We then walked over to the Capitol for our morning meetings. At lunch we heard from Senator John Moorlach and ACEC National President Steve Hall. Afternoon meetings went through 4:30 PM after which everyone met up at Chops for the Legislative Reception.

Sierra Chapter members who participated in Legislative Visit Day included: Eddie Kho, Steve Greenfield, Ted Hopkins, Jeff Cox, Kevin Gustorf, Bob Lokteff, Harvey Oslick, Mark Rodgers, Tom Sell, Tony Martin, Landon Blake, Chad Coleman, Ryan Kersting and Marco Palilla. If you missed this years event, be sure to join us in 2017.