Join us on Thursday, December 18, from 7:00–9:30 AM, for the Eugene Chamber's December Policy Forum Breakfast at the Eugene Country Club.
This timely session will explore the roadmap ahead for business advocacy, public-policy development, and electoral dynamics in Oregon. Preston Mann with Oregon Business & Industry (OBI) will highlight their 2026 Legislative Agenda, which builds on OBI's recently published Oregon Competitiveness Agenda to address the state’s slipping business-climate rankings, regulatory burdens, tax competitiveness, and workforce-development challenges.
We wil then cover the policy outlook of the upcoming May 2026 primary election, major statewide ballot initiatives on the horizon, and the strategic implications for Oregon’s business community. In particular, we’ll dig into OBI’s petition-drive to repeal House Bill 3115 — the 2021 law that currently limits local jurisdictions’ authority over unsanctioned camping — and what potential repeal could mean for local government, public spaces, and business vitality.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights, including:
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A breakdown of the top priorities in the 2026 agenda
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How these priorities translate into specific legislative and regulatory proposals
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The election and ballot environment in 2026 — what business leaders need to monitor
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The camping law repeal effort, and how that intersects with public-policy, community safety and local government engagement
This forum is designed for business-decision-makers, civic-leaders, and policy-influencers who want to stay ahead of Oregon’s evolving legislative and election landscape.
