Governmental Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee is responsible for monitoring and facilitating discussion related to local, state and federal government impacts that may positively or adversely affect the business community of Mason County.

Any member may attend Committee meetings and provide input. Beginning June 2012, meetings will be held the first Monday of each month, at 12 noon at Grove Street Brewhouse, 233 S First St, in Shelton.

The Committee responds to concerns expressed by business and considers input from Chamber membership and affected stakeholders. The Committee may recommend public policy positions on local, state and federal issues to the Board of Trustees; however, the committee may continue to work through business issues up to the point of requiring a public policy position by the Chamber.  

The Committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is a broad-based committee representing the diverse sectors of the Chamber’s membership.The committee is made up of eight voting members and a committee chair appointed by the Chamber Board President. The eight voting committee members are required to submit an application and are appointed by the Board of Trustees.

2012 Governmental Affairs Committee Members

• Julie Sund-Nichols, Co-chair
• Patti Case, Co-chair
• Bob Buhl
• Cathi Bright
• Andrew Conklin
• Michelle Corral
• Virgina McCarty
• Sam Sevier
• Heidi McCutcheon (non-voting)

Do you have a governmental affairs issue and need some help?

Too often the voice of one business can be drowned out by many others. The Chamber can help you resolve your issue using the full weight and force of our membership.

You can also request Chamber action on an issue that affects the business environment and economic vitality of the region. If you would like to request help or action, download our request form and email, fax or send to the Chamber. After we receive your request, you will be contacted for follow up. If you have any questions, call the Chamber (360) 426-2021. Government Affairs Committee Request for Chamber Action