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One of the most important aspects of your Chamber membership is the advocacy we provide to your business. Being aware of matters of public policy that directly impact the business and nonprofit community ensures you can run your business effectively. The Public Policy Committee is the group responsible for monitoring government actions and debate at the local, county, state and federal levels. The Public Policy Committee also reviews legislative action and when necessary, recommends action to the Chamber Board of Directors. Only the Board of Directors can decide whether the Chamber will take a formal position on issues of public policy.
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The Committee meets monthly, typically on the third Friday of every month. The Public Policy Committee also develops questions for candidates for political office during campaign years, and provides verbatim responses from candidates for review by Chamber members. The Public Policy and Chamber of Commerce DO NOT endorse candidates for office.


Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter for important updates on public policy topics as well as information pertinent to business in Frederick County. 
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Steering Committee Members

Chair: Eric Soter | Rogers & Associates
Vice Chair: Chris Kline | Kline Scott Visco
​Staff Liaison:  Rick Weldon | President & CEO


​Tom Lynch
Bob Kresslein |  Offit Kurman
Bob Smariga | Northwestern Mutual 
Frank Goldstein |  Law Office of Frank Goldstein
Chris Kline, Jr. | Kline Scott Visco
Tony Checchia | VCRE
Julie Christiansen
​Wil Graham
Hugh Gordon | FCAR
Kat Cusato | Minuteman Press
Paul Lebo | FCPS
Noel Manalo | Miles & Stockbridge
Dwayne Myers | Dynamic Automotive
Rocky Mackintosh | MacRo Commercial Real Estate
Brian Ropp | Middletown Valley Bank
Carly Ogden | Attaboy
Helen Propheter | Frederick County Office of Economic Development
Richard Griffen | Frederick City Office of Economic Development

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