govt affairs

Government Affairs Committee

Representing the interests of the business community in local, state and federal legislative issues and communicating those interests to members, the community and elected officials.

Committee Details

Next Meeting

Staff Liaison

Bret Schanzenbach

Co-Chairs

Your Legislative Connection

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) is open to all Chamber Members. The GAC monitors and acts on local, state and federal legislation. It also develops relationships with public officials to ensure business input and representation at all levels of government.

Committee Goals

  1. Periodic Joint Meetings

    Expand periodic joint meetings with area elected officials and CCC Board.

  2. Roundtables

    Create public policy (government relations) roundtables.

  3. Lobbying Trips

    Sacramento & Washington DC lobbying trips.

  4. Expand Committee Participation

    Develop methods for broader and larger committee membership.

  5. Industry Alliances

    Develop alliances with industry groups and other advocacy partners.

Committee Members

Wade Aschbrenner

Wade Aschbrenner

Co-Chair
Terry Katlenbach

Terry Katlenbach

Co-Chair
Summer Yousif Patton

Summer Yousif Patton

Secretary
Intesa Communications Group