Government Affairs Committee
The Committee is comprised of both board and community members working on behalf of Chamber members and organizational goals.
Our Commitment
Consistent with the adopted Tahoe Chamber Vision, committee members help inform and guide the annual development and execution of Chamber advocacy priorities. Monthly meetings and on-going communications with the Chamber’s Director of Government Relations are conducted to share updates, identify new issues, and maintain our dedication to effective advocacy outcomes.
The Challenge
Operating in a bi-state region with multiple local governments, regional agencies, and significant federal and ownership and management, our challenge is to keep abreast of the complex issues and governmental interactions that may or do impact our members and the economic sustainability of the community we serve. Throughout each year, it is imperative that we maintain many relationships and strategically target our advocacy engagements.
Priority Advocacy Issues
• Business Climate – Regulatory Overreach
• Local Government Budgets and Capacity to Provide Services
• Federal and State Funding and Emerging Policy Changes
• Local and Regional Planning
• Housing Affordability
• Educational Quality (pre-school through college and workforce training)
• Highway and Roadway Operational and Safety Improvements
• Community Transit Services and Mobility Infrastructure
• Policies, Community Facilities and Infrastructure that Integrate Tourism and Community Quality of Life
Partial List of Tahoe Chamber Government Affairs Partners and Resources
• Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
• California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber)
• Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce
• El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
• Team Tahoe federal advocacy network