Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - Government Relations

Our Government Relations Division works full-time on your behalf, providing the business community a voice in government and keeping public officials in touch with the concerns of area employers. The department delivers your message every day, promoting business-friendly policies that keep you in business and help you grow.

2008 Legislative Priorities - click here

This Week in Topeka Legislative Update - click here

The Government Affairs Committee will hold lunch meetings from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce, 9001 W. 110th St., on the following dates:
Friday, April 4
Friday, April 18
Friday, May 16 - Voting Record
The cost to attend is $12. RSVP to opcc@opks.org or call (913) 491-3600.

The Johnson County Public Policy Committee will hold the fifth and final breakfast of the 2008 Legislative Breakfast Series on Saturday, April 19 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Ritz Charles Overland Park, 9000 W. 137th St. Individual breakfasts are $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members. To make reservations - no later than Wednesday, April 16 - click here, send e-mail to: opcc@opks.org or call (913) 491-3600.

Get contact information for the 2008 Johnson County Delegation here.

1/8 Cent Sales Tax Renewal
In January, residents of Overland Park overwhelmingly approved the extension of the 1/8 cent sales tax dedicated to residential street and thoroughfare funding. The Board of Directors of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce had unanimously endorsed the proposed five-year renewal. For more information, click here.

Annexation by City of Overland Park
The Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has supported the City of Overland Park's plan for annexation. The Chamber believes the economic impact on the county is a significant benefit to the region's business community and citizens.
For the Chamber's position statement on the annexation, click here.
If you would like more information, contact Kent Eckles at keckles@opks.org, or call (913) 491-3600.

Additional Local, County, State Government Publications

9001 West 110th, Suite 150, Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: (913) 491-3600 Fax: (913) 491-0393
Email: opcc@opks.org