On Jan. 30, SEIU 721 members will gather with elected officials from across the Inland Region to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing our community. Here is a preview of the panels and speakers. Click here to reserve your spot. Spots are filling up fast!
January 30, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center
14075 Frederick St., Moreno Valley 92552
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Panel: The Economy and Solutions
Amid financial peril, great opportunities exist to aid the Inland area’s ailing economy by supporting fiscal responsibility, efficiencies and job creation, which will ensure stability and growth in a region devastated by foreclosures and job unemployment. Key solutions to helping the economy include implementing efficiencies in local government, building a business-based infrastructure and engaging in bond reform. Panelists will discuss the current state of the economy and strategies to overcome the current economic crisis.
• Dr. John Husing, economist specializing in Southern California’s Inland Economy.
• Chuck Washington, City of Temecula councilman.
• Catherine Eide Nelson, SEIU Local 721 executive board member and public service worker.
• Rose Mayes, executive director of the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.
Panel: Politics in the Crisis
In a region with many divergent interests, the economic crisis is a moment to unite in a common goal to help our community. Establishing partnerships with elected leaders, business groups, outreach organizations and labor is a critical component to creating opportunity out of crisis. The current political challenges require a reinvented collaborative effort based in transparency and integrity. Panelists will discuss ways to partner politically in order to benefit the public.
Scheduled panelists:
•John Tavaglione, Riverside County Board of Supervisor for District 2 and member of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Executive Committee.
• C. Robin Reeser Lowe, City of Hemet councilwoman and president of the California League of Cities.
• Steve Robbins, general manager-chief engineer of the Coachella Valley Water District.
• Frank Corral, City of Riverside public service worker.
Panel: Uniting to Protect Our Families
The protection of our social safety net faces great challenges to our most vulnerable populations from children to seniors. Social workers, community leaders and outreach experts agree that the delivery of services under strained economic resources makes it more difficult to deliver services to our neediest communities. Panelists will discuss ways to unite resources to protect our families, children and seniors during this difficult time.
Scheduled panelists:
• Dom Betro, president/CEO of Family Service Association of Riverside and former City of Riverside councilman.
• Kevin Luke, Riverside County Children’s Social Worker.
• Harry Freedman, executive director of First 5 Riverside.
• Fourth panelist to be determined.