(PHOENIX) - The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Political Action Committee (PAC) has made its candidate endorsements for the upcoming August 24th, 2010 primary elections. The Chamber PAC spans over three decades of support for candidates in local and state races who have distinguished themselves as knowledgeable and supportive of issues affecting the success of greater Phoenix area businesses.

“The PAC Board takes this process very seriously,” said Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC Chairman, John W. Moody. “We have chosen candidates who understand we have serious community, business and policy issues to address this year. The PAC was focused on endorsing pro-business candidates willing to work together to get the state moving in the right direction by getting its fiscal house in order and creating economic stability.”

After a thorough review of questionnaire responses and personal interviews, the Chamber PAC is endorsing 36 candidates for the Arizona Legislature based on their pro-business perspectives.

“This is always a challenging and rigorous process,” remarked Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “We heard from many qualified candidates, and endorsed those who will not only talk the talk, but walk the walk in creating a healthy business climate for Arizona.”

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce PAC has decided to endorse the following candidates for the 2010 State Legislative races:

District 4 Scott Bundgaard (R), Senate	District 15 Lela Alston (D), House
District 6 Amanda Reeve (R), House	District 16 Cloves Campbell (D), House Ruben Gallego (D), House
District 7 Nancy Barto (R), Senate Heather Carter(R), House	District 17 Wendy Rogers (R), Senate Ben Arrendondo (D), House
District 8 Michele Reagan(R), Senate Michael Blaire (R), House	District 18 Cecil Ash (R), House Steve Court (R), House
District 9 Rick Murphy (R), Senate Debbie Lesko (R), House Rick Gray (R), House	District 19 Rich Crandall (R), Senate Kirk Adams (R), House
District 10 Linda Gray (R), Senate Kimberly Yee (R), House Jim Weiers (R), House	District 20 John McComish (R), Senate Bob Robson (R), House
District 11 Adam Driggs (R), Senate Eric Meyer (D), House Kate McGee (R), House Shawnna Bolick (R), House	District 21 Steve Yarbrough (R), Senate JD Mesnard (R), House
District 12 John Nelson (R), Senate Angela Cotera (D), House	District 22 Andy Biggs (R), Senate
District 14 Robert Meza (D), Senate Chad Campbell (D), House	District 23 Frank Pratt (R), House

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee
The Chamber PAC was established in 1978 to help pro-business candidates get elected to state, county and local offices and ultimately improve the overall business climate in Greater Phoenix. The Chamber first became a Super PAC in 2003- the first Chamber in Arizona to achieve this elite distinction which allows the PAC to drastically increase its support of pro-business candidates. To date, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber in the state to achieve Super PAC status.

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Representing 3,100 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.

The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.

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