PHOENIX—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce endorsed Shawnna Bolick, Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives in the District 11 Republican Primary because she shares the Chamber’s pro-business, free-market agenda.
The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for supporting individuals for elected office. Incumbent legislative candidates were evaluated based on their voting record as it relates to the Chamber policy agenda and their commitment to growing and attracting business in Arizona, while challenger candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire about their policy positions before participating in a candidate interview with members of the Chamber Public Affairs Committee.
The Public Affairs Committee made recommendations for candidates to the board of directors, which ultimately voted on the final endorsements. The Chamber requires that each candidate receive the support of 60 percent of the board to receive an endorsement.
"Ms. Bolick shares a belief in free markets and a commitment to growing Arizona’s economy by creating a tax and regulatory environment that attracts good jobs to the state," Chamber Vice-President of Government Relations Allison Bell said.
Bolick stated, “Arizona needs to continue to reduce taxes on our businesses and ensure the business climate remains conducive to entrepreneurs wanting to open their own business. I hope to be the change agent to keep the Grand in the Canyon State and offer common sense solutions to put good people back to work.”
