Chandler Chamber releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
This document contains the collective will of over 175,000 business employees in Chandler, AZ
2 minute read • January 14, 2025
Chandler Chamber releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
This document contains the collective will of over 175,000 business employees in Chandler, AZ
2 minute read • January 14, 2025
A section of the front cover of How We Stand, the Chandler Chamber's 2025 Legislative Agenda.
The Chandler Chamber’s award-winning publication, How We Stand, was officially released on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the annual Meet The Elected Officials legislative breakfast.
Built by 1,700 member businesses, How We Stand has been used by local, state, and federal elected officials to make an informed vote that accounts for over 175,000 constituents in the East Valley.
Physical copies of How We Stand will be available year-round at the Chandler Chamber’s free Policy Impact Series, which connect businesses to elected officials, and the Chandler Chamber’s free Conversations With Congress Events, which bring representatives from Washington, D.C. to Chandler, AZ.
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"One of the Chandler Chamber’s key responsibilities is to research and inform our members about legislative issues that affect the local business climate. Through careful analysis and collaborative discussions, our members have created a policy framework that reflects the priorities and concerns of the Chandler business community.”
Terri Kimble
President & CEO, Chandler Chamber
"One of the Chandler Chamber’s key responsibilities is to research and inform our members about legislative issues that affect the local business climate. Through careful analysis and collaborative discussions, our members have created a policy framework that reflects the priorities and concerns of the Chandler business community.”
Terri Kimble
President & CEO, Chandler Chamber
Last year, the Chandler Chamber monitored 1,798 bills during Arizona’s 2024 legislative session, and, acting in the best interest of the East Valley business community, weighed on 64 issues that affect Chandler companies.
During the 2024 election cycle, the Chandler Chamber held a rigorous endorsement process, including a Chandler City Council Candidate Forum, that resulted in an 88% successful endorsement rate.
This emphasis on advocacy informed Meet The Elected Officials on Friday, January 10, where over 50 seasoned and incoming office holders shared their plans for the upcoming 2025 Arizona legislative session on Monday, January 13.
(U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton talks with Jennings Imel [U.S. Chamber of Commerce] at the Chandler Chamber's 2025 Meet The Elected Officials legislative breakfast)
At this event, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided insights on key federal policy issues, including economic trends, regulatory updates, and legislative priorities. This is the largest business organization in the world, so it was a privilege to receive an in-person update from their Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs.
How We Stand is broken into 8 key categories: (1) Economic Vitality & Expansion, (2) Education & Workforce, (3) Efficient & Effective Government, (4) Energy, Water, Utilities, & Environment, (5) Healthcare & Affordable Insurance, (6) Immigration, (7) Infrastructure, and (8) Legal & Tax Policy. These categories are broken down further into position statements.
“Each section of How We Stand is meticulously researched and deliberated by Chandler business leaders to enhance policy development, impact, and implementation,” said Hilen Cruz, 2025 Chandler Chamber Board Chair. “This document provides strategic guidance on advocating for the business community as it navigates a rapidly evolving business landscape.”
To share your voice in How We Stand 2026, the Chandler Chamber will host free roundtables in June 2025. Each roundtable will focus on a different key category of the Chandler Chamber’s legislative agenda, like Infrastructure or Legal & Tax Policy, so parties are encouraged to attend sessions whose topics impact their business.
A free digital copy of How We Stand 2025 can be found on chandlerchamber.com/legislative-agendas, with physical copies available at 2025 Chandler Chamber advocacy events.
East Valley Advocacy News
If you do business in Chandler, AZ, this curated newsletter shares the political developments that impact your bottom line.
East Valley Advocacy News
If you do business in Chandler, AZ, this curated newsletter
shares the political developments that impact your bottom line.
