Ballot Measure Engagement
Ballot Review Process
The Chamber Board of Directors’ Executive Committee initiates review of any local or statewide ballot measures following ballot language certification from the respective public entity. Any local measure is reviewed by the Chamber’s Local Issues Task Force, and any statewide measure is reviewed by the Chamber's Legislative Policy Committee. Both groups assist the board of directors in establishing policy positions on local or statewide ballot issues, with both groups comprised of individuals with diverse industry perspectives.
The established format of a ballot measure review meeting includes inviting staff of the public entity involved in the ballot issue to provide an educational overview of the issue when applicable, and both proponents and opponents of the issue are invited to present. Following this review, the respective committee or task force provides a recommended position, which is brought to the Chamber board for final consideration.
November 2024 Local and Statewide Ballot Measures
On November 5, 2024, voters will consider several candidate and ballot measures both locally and statewide. The Chamber Board of Directors Executive Committee activated the review Question 1 through the Local Issues Task Force, as well as the review of Proposition A through the Legislative Policy Committee.
At their October meeting, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to endorse the City of Springfield Question 1 and oppose Proposition A. Read more below on each measure.
To learn more about the other statewide ballot measures voters will consider in November that the Chamber is not reviewing, click here.
City of Springfield April 2024 Charter Amendments
On April 2, 2024, voters within the City of Springfield limits approved two City of Springfield Charter amendments to extend the current mayoral term and clarify conflict of interest provisions. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors endorsed both measures based on the benefits they would provide to the City and business community.
For additional information, please contact:
Paid for by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Morrow, President - PO Box 1687, Springfield MO 65801