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.
July 2010
Coalition calls for more flexiblity in land use decisions
June 2010
Alliance supports West Hayden Island annexation
City approves water and sewer rate increases
Working Waterfront Coalition and others appeal the city's River Plan
Top economists speak on the state of Oregon's economy
May 2010
Alliance urges city to focus spending on programs and services
Alliance endorsed candidates' success
March 2010
Alliance comments on urban renewal budgets
Testimony on River Plan and Working Waterfront Coalition update
February 2010
Alliance supports Portland Bicycle Plan goals, with reservations (pdf)
January 2010
Alliance weighs in on the Portland River Plan
December 2009
Alliance Urban Renewal Task Force recommends new downtown URA
November 2009
City's Business Retention and Recruitment Credit approved by council
October 2009
Alliance comments on draft River Plan (pdf)
Alliance endorses Royce Pollard for Vancouver Mayor (pdf)
Alliance comments on new sidewalk plan (pdf)
September 2009
Sidewalk Management Plan letter to Mayor Adams (pdf)
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