political perspective 2022 Has Already Been a Busy Year for the Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee by: Aimee Bright, VP of Governmental/Military Affairs
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he Bay County Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee hit the ground running at the Bay Legislative Delegation meeting in January. Chairman
to have elected officials come into the community and hear from their constituents. The Governmental Affairs Committee will continue to attend this meeting every year.
Garrett Anderson welcomed Senator Gainer and Representatives
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Trumbull and Drake and presented our 2022 Legislative Agenda.
Affordable housing continues to be an important issue for the
The Legislative Agenda was well received by our elected officials.
Chamber and the community. The county convened the Afford-
The Chamber took the opportunity that evening to listen to other
able Housing Advisory Committee, which Anderson was able to
organizations and community members voice their opinions and
participate in as a planning commissioner. The committee was able
concerns on a variety of topics in Bay County. The Bay Legislative
to review policies and make recommendations to the county on
Delegation meeting is an important chance for the community
how to facilitate the creation and acquisition of affordable housing.
BAY BIZ / SPRING 2022
