The purpose of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s
Public Policy Committee, in part, is to educate its members as to pending
ballot issues and legislation relevant to the business community. In
many cases the Public Policy Committee will release a Position Statement
for publication and distribution through the Mid-Maine Chamber’s
Board of Directors.
2012
Program of Work:
MISSION:
To identify, develop, communicate, educate and/or advocate positions on
issues of importance to the membership of our chamber.
GOALS:
• Include
standard box in InTouch during the legislative session that has a link
to the LD Web site: maine.gov/legis/lio/publications.htm – office
• Participate
with city of Waterville and airport committee to advance regionalization
efforts whenever necessary -- Brad Fisher
• Partner
with other organizations as opportunities arise to educate our membership
on issues that may affect their business.
• Continue
and host “Meet the Reps” in partnership with KV Connect.
• Develop
and publish position statements when deemed appropriate.
• Coordinate
and host a Universal Waste Pick-up in May or June.
• Expand volunteer
base on committee.
• Coordinate and host
at least one political debate each election cycle.
Chair: Matthew Clark; Secretary: Vacant.
Date and Time: Second Thursday at noon in Chamber Boardroom except July
& August.
Board Members: Dan Bickford, Bruce Harrington, Darryl Sterling and Nicole
Desjardins
Staff: Kim Lindlof & Christian Savage
Members: Doug Carnrick,
Elery Keene, John Picchiotti, Clyde Dyar, John Dalton, Mike Heavener,
John Butera, Mike Hersey, Dan Bernier, Peter Nielsen, Mark Fisher, Gail
Evans and Kim Rivera.
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