Why you need to attend:
With the prospects of another difficult budget year ahead, all faculty members are urged to attend the Advocacy & Policy Conference. The event will give you the opportunity to interact with policy makers and meet with your legislators.
Location:
Sunday, February 28
10:15 AM
Pre-Conference
Noon
Lunch/Keynote Address
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I Street
Monday, March 1
7:30 AM
Ambrosia Cafe
11th and K Streets
8:30 AM - Noon
State Capitol
Room - 126 (Restored Side of State Capitol)
Who Should Attend?
All faculty members are urged to attend. Local union and academic senate leaders are especially encouraged to participate, as well as those who work in categorically funded programs. Community college students are also invited.
Testimonials
Attendees at prior FACCC Conferences have said the following:
- Maria Yamilet Paniagua, Saddleback Community College
“I think the event was great!”
- Floyd Buckhaulter, Los Angeles Harbor College
“Very informative and educational.”
- Lisa Haney, Saddleback Community College
“I want to become a better advocate for the California Community Colleges and its students and knew I could benefit from the expertise of FACCC members.”
- Richael Young, Student Academic Senate, College of San Mateo
“It gives tools to put to practice.”
- Rosalyn Kahn, Los Angeles City College
Speakers:
This year we are honored to have State Controller John Chiang as our keynote speaker for Sunday. As Controller, Chiang has moved swiftly to ensure California is on the road to prosperity while meeting its obligations to workers and retirees. Upon assuming office, Chiang immediately hired an independent actuary to determine – ahead of schedule – the costs of post-employment benefits as the first step in crafting California’s long-term plan to meet the State’s commitments.
On Monday, we are honored to have Addam Probolsky, chairman and CEO of Probolsky Research. A regular contributor to print and broadcast outlets, Probolsky will be sharing his insights on the upcoming gubernatorial elections. In addition, FACCC intends to bring forward a bipartisan collection of policymakers, analysts and consultants who know Sacramento from the “inside,” to help you be a strong and effective advocate. Prior FACCC conferences have featured such notables as Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez, Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters, and System Chancellors Tom Nussbaum, Mark Drummond and Jack Scott.
Featuring the following legislators:
Anthony Portantino (D-Pasadena)
Fiona Ma (D-San Francisco)
Marty Block (D-San Diego)
Paul Fong (D-Mountain View)
Travel/Accommodations:
Parking Near the Galleria - Sunday
Downtown street parking is free on Sunday. There are several public parking garages within a short walking distance of the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria which include:
Sacramento Public Parking Lot
10th and I Streets, entrance on 10th Street between J and I Streets.
U.S. Bank Plaza Garage
J Street entrance, between 8th and 9th Streets (directly adjacent to the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria).
Renaissance Tower
8th Street entrance, between J and K Streets.
The Standard
J Street entrance between 7th and 8th Streets.
8th Street entrance between J Street and K Street Mall.
Click here to view a printable map of downtown parking lots.
Parking Near the State Capitol - Monday
Metered street parking is available. Downtown street parking is free, between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday and observed legal holidays. There is a public parking garages within a short walking distance of the State Capitol:
The Capitol Garage
10th and L Streets
Hotels
Citizen Hotel
926 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Holiday Inn Sacramento-Capitol Plaza
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 446-0100
The Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-1700