2022 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVOCATING FOR YOU The Edmond Chamber of Commerce’s Government Relations Committee enables the Chamber to foster and maintain important relationships with elected officials. The committee works to represent the legislative interests of business on local, state and national levels through a variety of efforts, including candidate forums, legislative breakfasts and an annual trip to Washington D.C. to meet with state officials. The Chamber kicked off the year with the Pre-Session Legislative Breakfast featuring state senators and representatives and focusing on the upcoming bills and changes in state government. In March 2021, the Edmond Chamber hosted a candidate forum with all six mayoral and city council candidates, discussing each candidate's previous experience, community involvement and municipal priorities if elected.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Support innovative workforce and economic development policy to keep Edmond and Oklahoma competitive.
EDUCATION
Advance and support strategies for additional funding for the hiring and retention of qualified teachers for PK-16 and for the development, training and mentoring of nontraditional teachers and staff. Hold schools harmless and return Edmond Public Schools, Francis Tuttle Technology Center, and the University of Central Oklahoma’s per pupil funding to FY 08 levels to provide dollars necessary to support current operational needs.
FEDERAL ISSUES
Support legislation to access federal funds to expand broadband infrastructure to enhance access to highspeed internet. Oppose efforts to regulate broadband internet as a public utility.
TRANSPORTATION
Continue to support expedited funding in Eight-Year plan for transition of access roads on Interstate 35 to a one-way frontage road to ease congestion and improve safety.
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