The Chamber

Taxation and Regulation

• Support tax policies that are balanced and fair to all tax classes
  • Oppose tax policies that reduce overall tax base and shift burden to  the business community
  • Support efforts that balance revenues with prudent fiscal spending

• Support efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on business
  • Streamline and reduce permitting costs
  • Access to Rights-of-Way
  • Vendor compensation credit for sales tax collection
  • Redundant, duplicative regulation at city, county, state levels

• Oppose measures that increase business liability exposure
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Unfair employment practices