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.
January 2012
Alliance weighs in on PDC’s central city urban renewal budget priorities
Alliance comments on the Portland Plan Proposed Draft
Alliance thanks Portland City Council for supporting economic development and small business
ConnectOregon case studies advocate for freight related projects and policies
2012 Election: Portland region update
Two candidates run for Oregon Attorney General
Business Energy Tax Credits
December 2011
Alliance endorses City of Portland candidates for Portland mayor and Multnomah County DA
Columbia River Crossing passes major milestone
Bureau of Transportation faces budget shortfalls
Group works to find funding for non-highway transportation
2012 Election: Portland region update
Ballot measure for a ban on real estate transfer tax is moving forward
Multnomah casino could make it on the 2012 ballot
Governor Kitzhaber announces proposed education reform legislation for the next session
Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis releases revenue forecast
Legislative Revenue Office releases report on revenue from Measures 66 and 67
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