Economic Development Committee 2026

The Economic Development Committee convenes Dublin business leaders who are interested in the economic viability of Dublin and the greater Tri-Valley area.  The committee leads the Chamber's advocacy efforts on local public policy priorities.

March Speaker

Senator Wahab, Chair of the California Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee (BPED), is focused on advancing legislation that supports small businesses and strengthens our economy. In that spirit, Senator Wahab would like to visit with Dublin Chamber members to better understand the needs, challenges, and priorities facing local businesses.  Please join us for a meeting with Senator Wahab!

Senator Aisha Wahab
State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab represents California’s 10th Senate District, one of the state’s strongest economic engines with a high concentration of manufacturers, technology firms, and small businesses. A trailblazing leader, she made history as the first Afghan American elected to public office in the United States.
 
Having grown up in a family-owned business, Senator Wahab understands firsthand the challenges small businesses face, from rising costs to workforce needs. She is focused on strengthening California’s economy through innovation, workforce development, and business resilience, while ensuring state policies reflect the realities of employers and workers on the ground.
 
Before serving in the Senate, Dr. Wahab was a member of the Hayward City Council, where she advanced economic development initiatives, housing affordability efforts, and small business protections. Today, as Assistant Majority Leader and Chair of the Senate Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development, she continues to secure millions in state funding, host small business and manufacturing roundtables, and pass legislation that supports businesses, workers, and local communities.

Following Senator Wahabs discussion we will have a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Roundtable Discussion
The City of Dublin is moving forward with creating launguage for a ballot measure to increase the TOT from 8% to 12 % over 2 years.  All hoteliers have been invited to disucss this important issue.  All chamber members are welcome to participate in this discussion.  The Chamber initially is against raising taxes unless it has been proven there is an overriding need.  Join us to provide feedback to the board of directors for a stand on this issue.  
Background:
Staff Report
Staff Presentation to Council
Council meeting video of discussion Discussion starts at 1:19:01  One can easily jump to it by clicking the index to item 8.2 - it is about 50 minutes of presentation, comments and council discussion with direction.