Local Priorities Presented to Council

After months of research by the Public Policy committee, the Chamber’s local priorities were presented to the Town Council in August. Messaging centered on the fact that job creation, business retention, and tourism attraction will lead us toward a more sustainable community, which will keep taxes low and competitive while meeting the demands of residents and businesses.

Chairman of the Board JW Rayhons provided an overview of the many issues and programs the Chamber is involved with to promote business growth and job creation for the new Council members. He noted that our members represent more than 45,821 jobs. As the community reflects on the many decisions made in the past that make us a great community today, they will find the Chamber’s handprint.

Members of the Public Policy committee discussed their own experiences as well as the Chamber’s philosophy on the following priority topics – job creation and business retention, long-term budgeting for sustainability, taxes, reasonable fees and regulations, investing in state-of-the art technology, public safety, visibility for businesses, tourism’s return on investment, heritage district investment, transportation, environmental and energy conservation, and infrastructure.

The Public Policy committee also met in August with Representatives Urie and Farnsworth to discuss upcoming legislation and their support for business issues. The EVCCA is working on its annual Legislative Agenda which will be presented to East Valley legislators in December.