BizPac

BizPac, the political action committee of the Committee of 100, contributes funds to candidates for Huntsville Mayor, City Council and Board of Education; Madison Mayor and City Council; the Madison County Commission and Madison County Superintendent.

BizPac board members interview every candidate for these offices in June and July of election years. We make recommendations for endorsements and contributions to the membership for its approval.

We give money to candidates who are qualified and progressive team players, and consider strongly those with a business background. We contribute most in those elections where we think we can make a significant difference.

We continue to work closely with these leaders after the elections to discuss business-related issues and offer assistance in developing solutions to community problems. BizPac sponsors regular lunch meetings for members with local elected leaders to encourage two-way communication.

BizPac also sponsored with our YP members the hugely successful 2008 Huntsville/Madison Mayoral Debate with WHNT-TV19, and will support our YPs in organizing its second Rock the Vote event for candidates and young professionals on April 15, 2010.

Major Current Projects

• Host meetings with elected leaders to discuss issues of importance to the business community, encourage intergovernmental cooperation, and provide networking opportunities for members.
• Support Committee of 100 YP’s Rock the Vote ’10 event for local young professionals and candidates.
• Continue to lobby for local business issues.
• Prepare for the 2010 elections* with polling, a Political Training Institute, and candidate recruitment.
• Interview candidates for local elected offices and recommend endorsements and contributions to membership.
• Develop stronger cooperative relationships with local elected leaders through meetings with members and ongoing dialogue.
• Recommend and support progressive and qualified candidates for key economic development boards and commissions.
• Encourage regional cooperation between local government leaders.

*2010 elections will include Huntsville City Council races in districts 2, 3 and 4 and Huntsville Board of Education races in districts 2, 3 and 4.