Purpose
Ensures dialogue with local, state and federal elected officials. Creates a forum for Chamber members with an interest in legislative action supporting their businesses. This committee recommends a slate of legislative priorities to the Board of Directors who vote in support of an annual legislative agenda reflecting the membership. The committee plans monthly Legislative Briefings with State and Federal Representatives and co-sponsors the Eggs and Issues Breakfast with Legislators and the State of the Schools luncheon.
Details
- Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 4:00 PM
- Time commitment: Attending one-hour meeting monthly & as needed for other projects throughout the year
- Committee is open to join year-round
Committee Coordinator
Tom Lesnak
tom@ichamber.biz
816.463.3510
Questions?
Contact the Committee Coordinator using the form below or call the Chamber office at: (816) 252-4745
Our Legislative Agenda is developed by the Public Policy Committee and communicates the Chamber’s positions on issues at the state, local and federal levels of government. Working together with various legislative organizations helps promote public policy decisions that reflect the priorities of the Independence business economy. Below is our stance on our economy’s pressing issues, as of January 2023.
