-- VA Chamber of Commerce Names Peace a Champion of Free Enterprise --
For the past five years, following the General Assembly Session, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce has developed a Legislative Report Card based on the priorities of Virginia's business community. The Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward creating jobs and economic growth, and additionally provide analysis of a legislator's support for the business.
Delegate Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) was very pleased to be informed that this year, based on his voting record, he received a grade of "A+" from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Peace's voting record indicated strong support for business community priorities. In fact, Peace earned a 100 in 2016.
Speaking to his strong pro-business record, Peace stated, “I am glad to know that I am rated one of Virginia’s most business-friendly conservatives. My voting record shows a consistent focus on opposing tax increases, protecting family values, defending the Constitution, and promoting job creation and a high quality of life in Hanover, King William and New Kent counties.”
“The Virginia Chamber this year tracked more than 600 pieces of legislation and rated 125 bills that would either improve or harm Virginia’s business climate,” said Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “We applaud those legislators who advanced the goals of the Chamber’s Blueprint Virginia this year and in doing so made Virginia a better place in which to live, work and do business.” Now in its fifth year, the 2016 legislative report card includes for the first time legislators’ lifetime grades along with their grades for the most recent legislative session.
According to their website, the mission of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce is to be a non-partisan, business advocacy organization that works in the legislative, regulatory and political arenas to act as the catalyst for positive change in all areas of economic development and competitiveness for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please visit the Chamber website: http://www.vachamber.com/