Government Affairs Lunch

Join us for this month's government affairs meeting!

More details to come!  
The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee works to create and sustain a favorable business environment in which all businesses can grow and prosper through the monitoring of legislation and influencing of governmental decisions on behalf of the interests of our members. This committee provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state, and federal governmental issues and evaluate political candidates.

This month: 

Our guest speaker is... Ken Plunkett, Police Chief for the City of Escondido. Chief Ken Plunkett has more than 27 years of law enforcement experience and a distinguished
record of public service, leadership, and community engagement.
Chief Plunkett served as Police Captain for the City of West Covina, where he held command-
level responsibility over both the Patrol Operations and Investigative & Support Services
Divisions. Over the course of his career, he has served in a broad range of assignments from
SWAT operations and field training to managing internal affairs, professional standards, and
technology systems. His deep understanding of public safety operations and commitment to
ethical policing have earned him the respect of colleagues and community members alike.
Chief Plunkett began his public safety career as a Fire Explorer in 1994 before transitioning to
law enforcement in 1998 with the Los Angeles Police Department. He served more than 25 years
with the West Covina Police Department, rising through the ranks and demonstrating a steadfast
commitment to public safety and professional development. He holds both Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees from California State University, Long Beach, and is a graduate of the
prestigious POST Command College (Class 67).
He assumed his role as Chief of Police for the Escondido Police Department on September 2,
2025.

Our lunch sponsor is Perfect Pizza!