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The Longview Chamber Political Engagement“How to Apply Our Voice”
Political Strategy Subcommittee Report to the Longview Chamber Board
October 25, 2012
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American Chamber of Commerce Executive’s active survey
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Many seek access to decision makers
•Current landscape• Other business organizations (TAB, realtors, home builders, etc.)• Labor organizations • Trial bar
Tools used to influence:• Lobbyists• Grassroots organizations• Political Action Committees
Top sources of influence
1. People
2. Money
3. Lobbyists
4. Grassroots*Showalter Group
study
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What’s Happening In Texas?
*source Texas for Public Justice
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The Longview Chamber Political Engagement
Current Role: Public Policy Statements Legislative Trips to Austin/DC Luncheons Elected Officials Reception www.longviewvotes.com
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Moving Forward:
Candidate endorsement (NO PAC Needed) Form a Political Action Committee
Pros:• Added advocacy tool• Seat at the table/setting the
agenda• Building a culture of political
action/grassroots involvement• Membership development tool
Cons:• Backing the losing candidate• Short-term loss of members• Staff time• Major funding raising • Separate organization
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The Longview Chamber Political Engagement Principles
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Proposed PAC structure
Chamber
Board ofDirectors
BusinessAdvocacy Council
PoliticalInvolvement
PAC
PAC Board
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What Would Our Goals Look Like
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Why additional political engagement?
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Growing Our Political Engagement
Three Phases
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The Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 1: Education
Scorecard Local, State and Federal Policy
Makers Longview Chamber Public Policy
Agenda Issues Notified a vote will count on
Longview Chamber Scorecard Scorecard Published & Distributed
to Longview Chamber Members Prior to Election
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Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 1: Education
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Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 2: Candidate Endorsement
Confidential Candidate Interview Questions on Chamber Public Policy
Agenda Identify Candidates Who Support
Business Local (Gregg County and City of
Longview), State and Federal Elections in Chamber Territory
Discretion Not to Endorse Bi-Partisan Chamber Volunteers
Recommend Slate of Endorsed Candidates Based upon Background and Interview
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Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 2: Candidate Endorsement
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INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE
An independent expenditure, in elections in the United States, is a political campaign communication that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate that is not made in cooperation, consultation or concert with or at the request or suggestion of a candidate, candidate’s authorized committee or a political party. If a candidate, his agent, his authorized committee, his party, or an "agent" for one of these groups becomes "materially involved", the expenditure is not independent
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Longview Chamber Political EngagementPhase 3: Political ContributionsOption A: Independent Expenditure
Support Super PACS Unlimited Corporate
Contributions No Coordination with
Campaigns Direct Election Advocacy Issue/Candidate Support
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Longview Chamber Political EngagementPhase 3: Political Contributions Option A: Independent Expenditure
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Longview Chamber Political EngagementPhase 3: Political ContributionsOption B: Traditional Candidate PAC
Personal Contributions Expenditures Directly to
Candidates/Campaign Committees
Result of Endorsements or Role of Policy Maker
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Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 3: Political Contributions Option B: Traditional Candidate PAC
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Longview Chamber Political EngagementPhase 3: Political ContributionsOption C: Ballot Issue PAC
Corporate Contributions Independent
Expenditure Campaign Issues Not Candidates
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Longview Chamber Political Engagement Phase 3: Political Contributions Option C: Ballot Issue PAC
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A Start Not A Conclusion
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Next Steps for Discussion
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Political Engagement Subcommittee Conclusions
• Task force appointed to pursue possible Implementation
• Further Research
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Q & A