The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs
Committee is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Chamber's
legislative agenda. The committee meets monthly to formulate the Chamber's annual
policy agenda, and weekly during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session.
In addition, a wide variety of experts on topics of importance to the business community
visit the committee.
The committee is chaired by Cliff Ishmael
of Strategic H.R.
Subcommittees
Education
Leads the discussion on the impact of education on the business climate in Baltimore
County
Subcommittee Chairman:
John Hayden
Whiteford Taylor & Preston
Energy/Environment
Educates the committee on the current energy environment and issues,
and steers the discussion of energy policy that affects the business climate
in the County and the region
Subcommittee Chairman:
Vacant
Fiscal Responsibility
Manages the Chamber's role in promoting fiscal responsibility for Baltimore
County and the state of Maryland.
Subcommittee Chairman:
Greg Derwart
Arc of Baltimore
Health Care
Develops the framework and content of the Chamber's policy on health
care from the standpoint of business.
Subcommittee Chairwoman:
Gayle Adams
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Health Insurance
Develops the framework and content of the Chamber's policy on health
insurance issues from the standpoint of business.
Subcommittee Chairman:
Bill Casey
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Land Use
Manages the Chamber's role in promoting economic revitalization programs and
initiatives for Baltimore County
Subcommittee Chairman:
Tom Peddy
Foxleigh Enterprises
Taxation
Advises the committee on all aspects of state and local tax laws and
policies, as well as monitoring legislation affecting the fiscal health of Baltimore
County and the region
Subcommittee Chairman:
Bob Kalinoski
Whiteford Taylor & Preston
Transportation
Identifies and recommends specific transportation initiatives to champion
and advises the committee about overall transportation policies.
Subcommittee Chairmen:
Patrick Roddy
Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver
Tricia Slawinski
Maryland Port Administration
Workforce Regulation
Monitors the competitiveness and practicality of the area's employment
market
Subcommittee Chairwoman:
Greta Engle
gengle@kaig.com Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Chamber Staff Liaison
Keith Scott
President/CEO