Public Affairs Documents 2019 Legislative Agenda

LAKELAND CHAMBER 2019 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM Pass meaningful legislation aimed at reducing assignment of benefits abuse and fraud. Support and encourage the implementation of multiple employer group health insurance benefits for small businesses. TRANSPORTATION Fund expansion of the Florida Strategic Intermodal System and/or Turnpike System to address economic development needs previously addressed by the planned Central Polk Parkway. Fund expansion of the I-4 corridor including vehicular and multimodal improvements through and adjacent to Polk County. QUALITY OF LIFE Protect the Sadowski Trust Fund and support funding of the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) and State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL) programs which are critical components of Lakeland's affordable housing and neighborhood stabilization efforts. Support improving and maintaining municipalities' use of Community Development Agencies (CRAs) allowing for revitalization of blighted communities. Support a further reduction in the state's Business Rent Tax, with the ultimate goal being a complete phase out. Support continued responsible funding for programs promoting and expanding exposure to arts and culture in Lakeland, Polk County and across the state. The Chamber encourages the Florida Legislature to implement reforms to address attorney's fees in order to keep Workers' Comp rates in Florida affordable for job creators, help keep the Workers' Comp system functioning, and protect employers and employees from additional, unreasonable rate increases. The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce represents 1,400 member businesses in the Greater Lakeland area and provides opportunities for networking, professional development and advocacy for companies of all size. Learn more at: LakelandChamber.com Continue monitoring legislation related to the Certificate of Need (CON) process. 2018-19 LAKELAND CHAMBER ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Vice Chair, Advocacy Will Link - Reed Mawhinney & Link, PLLC Committee Members Rich Berg - MaxPak Tim Campbell - Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson Tony Delgado - City of Lakeland Wendy Dodge - Polk County Public Schools Peter Elliott - Polk State College Mike Hickman - Hickman Homes Erin Killebrew - Citrus Connection Alexandra Lee - Regions Bank Maria Mahoney - The Mahoney Group Maggie Mariucci - Florida Polytechnic University Mike McGee - Keller Williams Matt Mucci - AT&T Chris Owen - Southeastern University James Ring - Ring Roofing David Robinson - DSM Technology Consultants Laura Rodriguez - Lakeland Vision William Roll - Kimley-Horn Sandy Sheets - GrayRobinson Jim Sidou - Saddle Creek Logistics Services Michael Spake - Lakeland Regional Health Julie Townsend - LDDA Ashley Troutman - Northwestern Mutual Sonia Wellinger - Watson Clinic President Cory Skeates - Lakeland Chamber

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