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.
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
December 2008
Alliance Board supports Mayor's accelerated tax rebate (pdf)
November 2008
Alliance 2008 Election Results Recap (pdf)
October 2008
2008 Endorsement Recap (pdf)
Members hear electeds' perspective on financial crisis (pdf)
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)
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