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  • Through its Government Affairs Committee, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce developed its legislative priorities for 2023-2024. They include state, regional, and county government policies. Throughout the year, the Chamber enthusiastically champions these interests for our membership to ensure a friendly, pro-business environment. Reach out at any time with questions or for more information at 912.754.3301.

     

     

  • Economic Prosperity

    • Encourage coordinated government planning for current and future residential growth
    • Encourage timely funding to expand water and sewer
    • Infrastructure to address growth
    • Support programs to enhance Georgia's workforce
    • Competitiveness for manufacturing, distribution, and other industrial labor
    • Support responsible housing development within Effingham County for the growing workforce while considering the impacts on our education and healthcare systems
    • Support funding for the construction of public conference/community meeting space within Effingham County

  • Education

    • Support funding for capital outlay programs to help K-12 school districts meet the needs of growing student populations
    • Support funding and initiatives to improve access to and quality of Pre-K education and childcare throughout Southeast Georgia
    • Support funding and programs to enhance public school safety

  • Healthcare

    • Support funding and policies to positively affect healthcare in Southeast Georgia, including workforce development, mental health programs, and improved access
    • Support enhanced funding for staffing of the Department of Public Health's offices in Effingham County to address increased commercial development 
    • Support increased access to mental health services in schools and the community

  • Transportation

    • Continued support for transportation infrastructure improvements within Effingham County and funding of connective road improvements throughout Southeast Georgia through the Georgia Department of Transportation
    • Promote community support to continue TSPLOST funding in Effingham County
    • Support methods to increase access to non-emergency transportation for Effingham County residents