It is our great pleasure to present the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailer's Association (Alaska CHARR) 2007 Legislative Priorities pamphlet to legislators and industry members.

The issues outlined in this document are a reflection of the diverse interests of our industry. Alaska CHARR sought input from the entire industry and followed up with more detailed requests for input from our eight Affiliates around the state, and our membership at our Annual Convention.

Our hardworking Government Affairs Committee spent many hours refining the list of issues and concerns resulting from our efforts, to reflect our industry's needs.

Generally, Alaska CHARR opposes anti-business legislation that would negatively impact hotels, restaurants, bars and liquor retailers. In this document we have provided some examples of the anti-business legislation we have seen in the past. We are committed, as an organization, to fight these battles and others that arise, which would prove harmful to our industry.

Alaska CHARR also takes great pride in our support of industry-friendly legislation. As you read this document you will see that we support legislation that fosters a positive business climate for Alaska's Hospitality Industry. Issues we support include reducing drunk driving and underage consumption and appropriate gaming regulation to name a few.

Alaska CHARR works with other industry organizations on shared interests, and we look forward to working with our legislators to represent and protect Alaska's second largest private employer Ð our hospitality industry.

 

To read the Legislative Priorities booklet click on it's cover below.