Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Legislative Update

July 28, 2006

Beat the Election Day crowd and head to the polls today!  Early Voting for the August 3^rd elections ends tomorrow, July 29, 2006.  For a complete listing of Early Voting sites including addresses and times, click here.  Help minimize your time at the polls by becoming familiar with the ballot.  Click here to view the official sample ballot for these elections.

The August 3^rd election comprises several highly contested races, such as the US Senate seat that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is vacating as well as Governor, several open Metro Council seats, and five School Board seats.  Your active participation is needed to reflect the needs of the business community in this critical election year.  To make your voice heard, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched NashvilleBusinessVotes!

Educate and Advocate with NashvilleBusinessVotes

Be sure to register for NashvilleBusinessVotes our new legislative and political advocacy action center!  With many significant legislative votes on the agenda, and 2006 shaping up to be a critical election year, it is especially important for every American to educate themselves on the candidates and issues and decisions at hand.  In conjunction with our partner, the United States Chamber of Commerce, we've developed the perfect education and action one-stop site, where you'll find all the tools you'll need to contact your elected officials and help elect pro-business candidates. 

SuccessPac endorses Candidates

On Aug. 3, Nashvillians will take to the polls to make a very important decision. Of the nine seats on the Metro Board of Public Education, five are up for election. The Chamber's political action committee, SuccessPAC, interviewed candidates from all districts and has endorsed five highly qualified candidates. The endorsed candidates are: Terri Harris, district 2; Steve Glover, district 4; Gracie Porter, district 5; Karen Johnson, district 6; and David Fox, district 8. To find out more about SuccessPAC, how you can get involved or to find your district, click here.

To visit the Chamber's Voter Guide, click the button above.

Sign up for NashvilleBusinessVotes  by clicking the button above and begin advocating for your business today!

To contact the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce's Government Relations Team, click here.

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