Endorsed Local Ballot Issues
Ballot Review Process
The Chamber Board of Directors’ Executive Committee initiates review of any local ballot measures, after certification with the respective public entity, which leads to the Chamber’s Local Issues Task Force convening. The Local Issues Task Force assists the board of directors in establishing policy positions on local ballot issues and is comprised of individuals with diverse industry perspectives.
The established format of a Local Issues Task Force review meeting includes inviting staff of the public entity involved in the ballot issue to provide an educational overview of the issue, then proponents and opponents of the issue are invited to present. Following this review, the Local Issues Task Force Chair makes a recommendation to the Chamber board for its decision regarding endorsement.
There are currently no Chamber-endorsed ballot measures up for voter consideration.
City of Springfield April 2024 Charter Amendments - Approved by voters
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.
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Paid for by Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Morrow, President - PO Box 1687, Springfield MO 65801