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Government Relations Mission: To ensure local, state and federal government policies and community decisions are conducive to a strong regional business climate and adequately support quality economic growth and community.

Contacts:
Erika Sumner, Vice President, Public Policy 512.322.5638
Jeremy Martin, Sr. Vice President, Government Relations 512.322.5630.

Vice Chair, Government Relations
Clarke Heidrick
Shareholder
Graves Dougherty, Hearon & Moody

Washington D.C. 2009

Chamber Vice Chair for Government Relations Clarke Heidrick led a regional delegation of business leaders and elected officials to Washington, DC earlier this year to interact with industry experts. Priority advocacy issues in the 2009 Federal Agenda included renewable energy and transportation funding. If you are interested in participating in a future delegation trip or would like to learn more, please contact Erika Sumner, Vice President, Public Policy 512.322.5638.
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Keep Austin Voting

The Chamber's web site, www.keepaustinvoting.com, can help you answer important questions and gather key information on upcoming elections. The web site is updated for each election in May or November. Voters can find resources such as poll locations, voting days and times, and candidate information.

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2009 Legislative Agenda

The Chamber Board of Directors has approved the 2009 legislative agenda including issues ranging from economic development and education to transportation and air quality.

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Issues Documents & Presentations

From time to time, Chamber committees or staff develop informational documents for the membership. Occasionally guest speakers for the Chamber Board or Committees provide handouts or power point presentations. Below are recent materials and presentations.

11.19.09—Health Care Reform Research documents
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2009 Priority Issues
  • Advocate for the Central Texas business community during the 81st Legislative Session and the 111th Congress.
  • Engage the business community to improve voter education and turnout for the May 2009 local elections.
  • Actively participate in the discussion and formulation of economic development policies with the City of Austin and Travis County.
  • Develop a plan to form a political action committee to more quickly respond to ballot issues of importance to the business community.
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