OSCC Policy Statement

The mission of the OSCC public policy is to:

• Create a strong state economy
• Develop business advocacy and political action
• Provide direction to OSCC leadership to effectively represent the interests of business before government

The purpose of OSCC’s public policy is to:

• Provide education and awareness to, and advocate for, members on a local, regional, state and federal level
• Provide education, create awareness of, and take action on issues including ballot measures, proposed and passed legislation, government regulation, education, land use, transportation, taxation, environmental, jobs creation and economic vitality that affect existing and prospective businesses located in Oregon

OSCC’s public policy activities will include:

• Staying informed of current issues, policies and legislation
• Reviewing relevant measures that will or do appear on local or statewide ballots
• Staying informed of land use issues and take public policy positions as appropriate
• Staying informed of transportation issues and take public policy positions as appropriate
• Staying informed on educational, environmental and other impact issues and take public policy positions as appropriate
• Staying informed on employment law issues and take public policy positions as appropriate
• Staying informed on taxation issues and take public policy positions as appropriate
• Providing opportunity for OSCC members and the community to receive information regarding legislation, ballot measures and initiatives, and/or other regulatory items affecting small and large business

OSCC’s public policy goals are:

• Viable public policy benefiting member interests
• Land use regulations and education system that support economic development and regional vitality
• Awareness among membership and public at-large regarding issues and legislation
• Viable transportation systems that ensure mobility of passengers, goods and service in a safe, expedient manner
• Identify needs of small and large business members and ability to advocate proactively for those needs