Influencing economic and social policy, as well as maintaining a high quality of life for our citizens is a fundamental mission of the Charlotte Chamber. To that end, the Chamber needs the involvement and participation of our members. If you would like to participate in one of the Public Policy Committees, please contact Natalie English, Senior Vice President, at 704.378.1300 or email Natalie at nenglish@charlottechamber.com.

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NC Legislative Blog

Stay engaged on state policy issues that could affect the Charlotte business community. Check out our legislative blog, updated by full-time Charlotte Chamber lobbyist who shares the most recent inside scoop from the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh. Click here to read the blog.

Public Policy Updates

The Charlotte Chamber's Public Policy team updates a bi-monthly newsletter with policy news and information that affects the Charlotte business community.  To sign up to receive this update via email, please send a note to jcooke@charlottechamber.com.

Elected Officials

The following links allow you to search for your elected official.

President of the United States U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Governor of North Carolina North Carolina General Assembly Mecklenburg County Delegation Charlotte City Council Mecklenburg County Commissioners Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board

• Address Information Center
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• North Carolina General Assembly
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• U.S. House of Representatives Search
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• Senators of the 111th Congress Search
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• North Carolina State Board of Elections Visit Website
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2012 Public Policy Leadership

Frank Emory Chamber Chair Brett Carter First Vice Chair Louis Bledsoe Public Policy Co-Chair Stoney Sellers Public Policy Co-Chair Anthony Fox Education Chair

Government Links & Resources

• Mecklenburg Delegation
• City of Charlotte City Council
• Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

Weekly Legislative Update

The Chamber's full-time lobbyist, lobbies the State General Assembly in Raleigh during the Legislative Session. Below is a link to the weekly update of events in the State Legislature. For more information, please call: 704.378.1300.

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