Government Affairs

The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce serves Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus & Swampscott. We represent over 100 different professions on Boston’s north shore and Southern Essex County.

Members of the Government Affairs Committee meet once a month to discuss current issues impacting our business community.

The following is the approved GLCC Public Policy Agenda:

Government Affairs Public Policy Agenda

The Government Affairs Committee oversees the public affairs events and public policy positions and initiatives and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. As issues relate to Chamber members and Lynn area’s economy and our quality of life, the Committee tracks the:

1. Legislative activity of the executive boards of the respective communities and their respective committees
2. Regulatory activity of numerous city and town boards and commissions
3. Administrative and enforcement activity of various city and town departments and agencies
4. State legislative initiatives.

The Committee is responsible for maintaining a positive and productive relationship with city and town governments the business/employer/developer community and the communities at large. The Government Affairs Committee members shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board.