2017 Advocacy Priorities
In preparation for 2017, the Regional Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee has recommended four advocacy priorities that cover issues that significantly impact chamber members and the Tri-Cities economy at all levels of government. The following list is a brief outline of these priorities identified by the committee and approved by the Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors:
1. Energy & Workforce Training
2. Energy & Carbon Emissions
3. Tax & Fiscal Policy
4. Water Resources
Education & Workforce Training
Support efforts of the state’s higher education system to better meet the needs of employers in Washington.
Energy & Carbon Emissions
Advocate for a change in state policy to recognize hydroelectricity as a renewable energy source and support policies that encourage private sector investment in carbon reducing technology.
Tax & Fiscal Policy
Support reauthorization of Local Revitalization Financing (LRF). Reauthorization of LRF, along with modifications towards tax increment financing (TIF), will help promote economic development efforts in the Tri-Cities and other communities across the state.
Water Resources
The Regional Chamber supports policies that will help address the region’s water needs. Increased water storage and protection of our existing dams help ensure our community and state have reliable access to water that can address future growth. The chamber opposes efforts to remove the lower Snake River Dams and other dams in the Columbia-Snake River System
1. Energy & Workforce Training
2. Energy & Carbon Emissions
3. Tax & Fiscal Policy
4. Water Resources
Education & Workforce Training
Support efforts of the state’s higher education system to better meet the needs of employers in Washington.
Energy & Carbon Emissions
Advocate for a change in state policy to recognize hydroelectricity as a renewable energy source and support policies that encourage private sector investment in carbon reducing technology.
Tax & Fiscal Policy
Support reauthorization of Local Revitalization Financing (LRF). Reauthorization of LRF, along with modifications towards tax increment financing (TIF), will help promote economic development efforts in the Tri-Cities and other communities across the state.
Water Resources
The Regional Chamber supports policies that will help address the region’s water needs. Increased water storage and protection of our existing dams help ensure our community and state have reliable access to water that can address future growth. The chamber opposes efforts to remove the lower Snake River Dams and other dams in the Columbia-Snake River System
The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce represents 1,200 businesses in the region. The legislative priorities listed in the 2017 Public Policy Resource Guide have been approved by the Regional Chamber's Government Affairs Committee and Board of Directors. These priorities set the direction for the Regional Chamber's advocacy efforts for 2017.
The Chamber is consistently advocating for the interests of member businesses. For more information, contact the Regional Chamber at 509.736.0510 or info@tricityregionalchamber.com.
The Chamber is consistently advocating for the interests of member businesses. For more information, contact the Regional Chamber at 509.736.0510 or info@tricityregionalchamber.com.
