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• Economic development
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Public Policy Overview

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.

Currently, the Alliance is engaged on a number of issues including:

• Transportation
• Business growth and regulation
• Education and workforce
• Land use and development
• Economic development

To access the Alliance's most recent public policy work, see the list of recent Board of Directors resolutions, letters and other activities below.

June 2008
Alliance urges Metro to support replacement bridge option (pdf)

May 2008
Alliance members meet with federal lawmakers in Washington, D.C. (pdf)

April 2008
Alliance lends support to PCC ballot measure (pdf)
Bureau of Parks and Recreation SDC resolution (pdf)

March 2008:
Columbia River Crossing resolution (pdf)
Safe, Sound and Green Streets Initiative resolution (pdf)

January 2008:
Children’s Investment Fund resolution (pdf)
Urban Renewal Analysis/Budget Task Force recommendations (pdf)