Take Action and Get Involved

Use your voice to demand change for the things you care about. Whether you send email to your elected representatives, vote in an election, participate on committees and task forces, or just spread the word to your co-workers and employers, you are making a difference. Use the tools we provide to take action.

As a member of the Anchorage Chamber, you have a unique opportunity to voice your ideas, beliefs, and convictions, by joining one of our committees or task forces. Become an Anchorage Chamber activist!

It doesn't take a lot to make a meaningful contribution to these issues. A few hours testifying in front of the Assembly, passing petitions, making telephone calls, or serving on a committee, can make a large and important impact. For just a small investment of your time, you can benefit, both as a citizen and as a member of the business community.

State and Local Government Affairs Committee
This committee tackles statewide issues that affect the Anchorage business community. The committee supports the Board by reviewing strategic, long-term issues that affect business.  It researches and provides information/recommendations to the board on issues and policies affecting Anchorage and local businesses.  Identifies and prioritizes issues affecting transportation needs that bring an economic benefit to Anchorage and to the rest of Alaska. Works closely with government officials, AMATS officials, the Alaska Railroad, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and the Port of Anchorage.  Enhancing communication between the business community and education representatives to promote workforce development.
Chair: Tom Williams, BP Exploration Alaska 
To serve on the State and Local Government Affairs Committee, or for more information contact:  Emily Ford, 677-7105, or e-mail communications@anchoragechamber.org

If you don't have the time to serve on a committee, sign up as a member of our Action Alert Network. You will be notified on an issue by issue basis to work an activist for the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Contact Emily Ford at communications@anchoragechamber.org for more information.

Keep track of local, state, and federal legislation online. Click on the links below to track legislation that affects Anchorage businesses.

Track Bills in U.S. Congress at http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.html

Track Bills in the Alaska State Legislature at http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis

Anchorage Assembly Meeting Agendas at http://www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/assembly/template.cfm?item=agenda

Check Assembly Work Sessions as well as Meeting Dates and Times at http://www.muni.org/assembly/template.cfm?item=calendar