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
Wade Aschbrenner
Terry Katlenbach
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
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Periodic Joint Meetings
Expand periodic joint meetings with area elected officials and CCC Board.
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Roundtables
Create public policy (government relations) roundtables.
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Lobbying Trips
Sacramento & Washington DC lobbying trips.
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Expand Committee Participation
Develop methods for broader and larger committee membership.
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Industry Alliances
Develop alliances with industry groups and other advocacy partners.
Committee Members
Summer Yousif Patton
Secretary
Intesa Communications Group