VICA Viewpoint: March 5, 2010 
If you could ask any lawmaker (federal, state or local) any question you wanted, what would it be? 

What is a practical way to get our legislators to focus on – and meet -- constituent needs rather than the continuing politicization of the political process?
Marty Cooper
VICA Past Chair and Board of Governors Chair; President, Cooper Communications, Inc.

I would ask the President if he thinks it is possible to stimulate the economy and reduce the deficit at the same time and, if so, how does he think it can be accomplished and does he consider it to be important?
Greg Lippe
VICA Past Chair and Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair; President, Gregory N. Lippe Accountancy Corp.

To Governor Schwarzenegger: What is it going to take to get the California Legislature to FINALLY end the stalemates that exist and actually work together to develop budgets and legislation in the PUBLIC’s best interest, and how can we Californians help to make sure that happens?
Randy Moberg
VICA member; Chief Operating Officer, LBW Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

For a U.S. Representative or Senator: How on earth can you, after exercising any of your intellect, possibly consider voting for this canard called Health Care Reform? For the members of the L.A. City Council: What were you thinking, or did you even think, when you voted unanimously to trash $12 million of corporate assets to the benefit of absolutely no one that appreciated it?
Bob Rodine
VICA Board Member and Aviation Committee Co-Chair; Principal Consultant, The Polaris Group

What are your plans to create and develop a business-friendly environment for greater Los Angeles?
Sepand Samzadeh
VICA Vice Chair; Chief Executive Officer, VRC Document Shredding Services