The Rockford Chamber of Commerce's February 10 Government Affairs Council (GAC) meeting will feature contested RPS 205 School Board candidates. The entire school board will be decided in the upcoming election (April 4) - and your voice should be heard. Below are completed questionnaires from contested candidates for the business community's review. Following the February 10 event, the recording of presentations will also be available here. Following the February 10 event, GAC members and Chamber Board of Directors participated in a blind vote for candidate endorsement. Candidates endorsed by the Chamber GAC will be listed on our website and will receive funding from ROCPAC (Rockford Chamber of Commerce's Political Action Committee).
FULL TERM - SUB DIST A
LISA JACKSON
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DENISE PEARSON
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2-YEAR TERM - SUB DIST D
NICOLE BENNETT
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JUDE MAKULEC
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2-YEAR TERM - SUB DIST F
KIMBERLY HALEY
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JUAN REYES
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The mission of the Government Affairs Council (GAC - pronounced GACK) is to advocate for a strong and healthy business environment through influencing of legislative, economic and social policy. The Government Affairs Council brings together sectors of the business community to serve as one voice for business. All advocacy efforts made by the Chamber's Government Affairs Council are founded on encouraging business growth, promoting a strong local economy and fostering a favorable business climate in the Rockford, Illinois Region.