Position Statements at the Lancaster Chamber are official statements on a variety of concepts that impact community and business. Explore the statements below, organized by topic.

Community Planning

• Affordable Housing Position Statement
• CRIZ Position Statement
• Oregon Village Letter of Support
• Places2040 Letter of Support
• Proposed East King Street Garage Expansion Position Statement
• Transportation Priorities Position Statement
• Walnut Street Extension Letter

Community Topics

• Human Relations Act Position Statement
• “Now Is Not The Time For Silence” Statement

COVID-Related

• Hospitality Support Letter
• Liability Position Statement
• RESTART Act Position Statement
• Restaurants and Bars Restriction Letter
• Southeast Region Classification Letter

Education & Workforce

• Developing the Workforce Position Statement
• Policy Position Statement on Education
• Safety Net & Workforce Position Statement
• Stevens Funding Letter of Support

General Business

• Business Tax Reform Position Statement – Reaffirmation
• Consolidation of Tax Collections – SB 653
• Merit Selection of Judges – Reaffirmation
• Property Tax Reform Position Statement
• Regional Letter Opposing Hotel Tax
• SCPA Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Venue Ruling Position Statement
• Statement on Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
• Unemployment Compensation Reform Position Statement
• US Chamber Government Shutdown Letter
• Venue Shopping Position Statement

State Budget Positions

• 2013-2014 State Budget Proposal Position Statement
• 2014-2015 State Budget Proposal Position Statement
• 2015-2016 State Budget Proposal Position Statement
• 2016-2017 Budget Position Statement
• 2017-2018 Budget Position Statement

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