The Legislative Affairs Committee (LAC) represents the broad interests of organizations throughout Weber county and takes positions on current legislation, as well as advances legislation, that impacts the community.
Members of the committee represent small and large businesses, utilities, county and municipal governments, transportation and healthcare organizations, K-12 and higher education organizations, and nonprofits. Together these organizations come together to discuss legislation important to them, and through the committee, have a greater voice in public policy
The LAC is also part of the Northern Utah Chamber Coalition (NUCC), which includes all Chambers north of Salt Lake City. With diverse businesses, community members, and legislators working together in this coalition, legislation can more accurately reflect what is important to Northern Utah
LAC SUBCOMMITTEES
Each subcommittee focus on each area of legislative priority:
- Water – Darren Hess
- Education – Chad Burchell
- Tourism – Sara Toliver
- Outdoor Recreation – Sara Toliver
- Olympic Preparation – Sara Toliver
- Transportation/Transit – Marcia White and Beth Holbrook
- Business Climate – Patrick Munson
- Local Government – Jeremy Howe
- Housing Affordability – Jeremy Smith
- HAFB/Military Affairs – Robb Alexander
- Economic Development – Kelli Pendleton
- Social Services – Julie Johnson & Denette Stanger
- Healthcare – Barry Beus
- Capitol Facilities – Mark Halverson
MEETINGS
The LAC is very involved during the Utah legislative session (January to early March), meeting weekly via Zoom on Thursday at 7 AM
NUCC meetings will be held in person at the Capitol at 6:45 AM on Monday, January 26, Monday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 25.
JOIN THE LAC
To become a member of the LAC please fill out the application form. Note: there is an annual $200 membership fee.
For more information, contact the Chamber at (801) 621-8300 or legislative@ogdenweberchamber.com.