Public Policy
As Greater Portland's Chamber of Commerce, the Alliance is continuously advocating for its members and the Portland business community before elected officials at all levels of government. Members are critical to the success of the Alliance's advocacy and are encouraged to become involved in issues that affect their businesses.
To access the Alliance's most recent public policy work, see the list of recent Board of Directors resolutions, letters and other activities below.
March 2010
Alliance comments on urban renewal budgets
Testimony on River Plan and Working Waterfront Coalition update
February 2010
Alliance supports Portland Bicycle Plan goals, with reservations (pdf)
January 2010
Alliance weighs in on the Portland River Plan
December 2009
Alliance Urban Renewal Task Force recommends new downtown URA
November 2009
City's Business Retention and Recruitment Credit approved by council
October 2009
Alliance comments on draft River Plan (pdf)
Alliance endorses Royce Pollard for Vancouver Mayor (pdf)
Alliance comments on new sidewalk plan (pdf)
September 2009
Sidewalk Management Plan letter to Mayor Adams (pdf)
July 2009
Alliance applauds city's economic development plan (pdf)
June 2009
Alliance: Now it not the time for sweeping tax increases (pdf)
Call to action! New business tax proposal in Salem (pdf)
May 2009
Alliance weighs in on city, county budgets (pdf)
April 2009
Alliance opposes tourism-related tax increase, spending of lodging tax
Alliance working with other business associations on tax proposals
April 2009
Alliance opposes tourism-related tax increase, spending of lodging tax
Alliance working with other business associations on tax proposals
March 2009
Alliance urges legislators to balance budget without rainy day funds (pdf)
February 2009
Urban Renewal Task Force Recommendations (pdf)
2009 Legislative Agenda Adopted (pdf)
January 2009
Alliance President testifies before City Council to support Columbia Crossing
Alliance supports accelerated tax rebate for city businesses
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