Policy Statements & Key Issues
WATCH ABOVE: On December 14th, Commerce Lexington Inc. hosted a Legislative Preview presented by the Kentucky Coal Association to give a look at the key business issues going into the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session. Participants included several members of the Fayette County delegation, including three new members who were elected this fall, as well as Senate President Robert Stivers. We virtually heard from Senator Ralph Alvarado, Senator Tom Buford, Senator Reggie Thomas, Representative Matt Koch, Representative Phillip Pratt, Representative-Elect Killian Timoney, Representative-Elect Matt Lockett, and Representative-Elect Dan Fister.
COMMERCE LEXINGTON INC. PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENTS:
Commerce Lexington Inc.’s public policy statements will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts throughout the year at the federal, state and local levels of government. The statements are developed by Commerce Lexington’s Public Policy Council, which is comprised of more than forty volunteer members, representing a broad spectrum of the organization’s 1,800-plus member companies that include local government, large and small businesses, education groups, utilities and nonprofits.
REVIEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON'S 2021 PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENTS HERE (.PDF)
Business leaders are often too busy attracting investments and creating jobs to focus large amounts of time on monitoring legislation and regulations, analyzing their effect and advocating for their passage, defeat or modification.
But, the impact of government is too important to ignore. You can’t turn on a light switch, car ignition or computer without being touched by government. So, it’s essential that policy-makers appreciate how businesses work and flourish, and, in turn, that you have someone in your corner who understands how policy is made and enacted.
That’s why Commerce Lexington Inc. and its Public Policy Council gather the top experts in a variety of industries, harness that knowledge, and advocate for you in the halls of our state Capitol or the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to create a more business-friendly environment.
Each year, we work with you – our members – to identify issues affecting the business community and spotlight the best public policy solutions. But, that is just the beginning of our work. Then, we put boots on the ground in Lexington and Frankfort to be your champion and your watchdog.
Our strong working relationships with local, state and federal officials mean that you will be well-represented and your voice will be magnified by the members on whose behalf we speak.
Please take a few moments to review the legislative agenda for Commerce Lexington Inc. as we work to help shape legislation and regulations that will enhance the success of our children, our workforce and our job creators.
CONTACT:
Andi Johnson
Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement
Commerce Lexington Inc.
(859) 226-1614
Commerce Lexington Inc.’s public policy statements will guide the organization’s advocacy efforts throughout the year at the federal, state and local levels of government. The statements are developed by Commerce Lexington’s Public Policy Council, which is comprised of more than forty volunteer members, representing a broad spectrum of the organization’s 1,800-plus member companies that include local government, large and small businesses, education groups, utilities and nonprofits.
REVIEW COMMERCE LEXINGTON'S 2021 PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENTS HERE (.PDF)
Business leaders are often too busy attracting investments and creating jobs to focus large amounts of time on monitoring legislation and regulations, analyzing their effect and advocating for their passage, defeat or modification.
But, the impact of government is too important to ignore. You can’t turn on a light switch, car ignition or computer without being touched by government. So, it’s essential that policy-makers appreciate how businesses work and flourish, and, in turn, that you have someone in your corner who understands how policy is made and enacted.
That’s why Commerce Lexington Inc. and its Public Policy Council gather the top experts in a variety of industries, harness that knowledge, and advocate for you in the halls of our state Capitol or the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to create a more business-friendly environment.
Each year, we work with you – our members – to identify issues affecting the business community and spotlight the best public policy solutions. But, that is just the beginning of our work. Then, we put boots on the ground in Lexington and Frankfort to be your champion and your watchdog.
Our strong working relationships with local, state and federal officials mean that you will be well-represented and your voice will be magnified by the members on whose behalf we speak.
Please take a few moments to review the legislative agenda for Commerce Lexington Inc. as we work to help shape legislation and regulations that will enhance the success of our children, our workforce and our job creators.
CONTACT:
Andi Johnson
Chief Policy Officer & Director of Regional Engagement
Commerce Lexington Inc.
(859) 226-1614
