Issues & Advocacy
Governmental Issues Council
Overview
The mission of the Governmental Issues Council is to improve the business climate of Sarasota County by influencing the development and implementation of public policy at the federal, state and local levels.
The Government Issues Council (GIC) does this by:
- Researching and developing public policy on key business climate issues for The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
- Lobbying these positions with various public bodies and monitoring governmental actions.
- Advocating the concerns of the business community to the public.
- Promoting a unified community agenda that fosters a spirit of cooperation in Sarasota County with other chambers, governmental units and interested parties.
To have governing bodies that understand the business perspective on issues, we must encourage qualified people to get appointed and elected to office and promote civic participation.
Partners
Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County
Local Governments - City of Sarasota, Longboat Key, Manatee County, North Port, Sarasota County, Venice
Local Chambers - Englewood, North Port, Longboat key/LIdo Key/St.Armands, Siesta Key, Manatee, North Port, Venice
Just to name a few!
Each year, The Chamber adopts a list of state legislative priorities. This year's list includes:
Transportation/Regional Transit
Property Taxes and Insurance
Workforce Development & Workforce Housing
Higher Education
Economic Development
Cost & Availability of Health Insurance
Water/the Environment
Beach Restoration/Red Tide
Clean Energy
Property Taxes and Insurance
Workforce Development & Workforce Housing
Higher Education
Economic Development
Cost & Availability of Health Insurance
Water/the Environment
Beach Restoration/Red Tide
Clean Energy
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