A fundamental role of the Chamber is to manage and pass selective initiative (non-candidate) campaigns to promote and help grow our community, county or state. The passage of the 1993 Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS), MAPS for Kids in 2001 the increase in the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Room Tax in 2004, the 2007 School and City bonds and the Big League City campaign, show that the Oklahoma City area is one of the most progressive regions in the nation. These innovative approaches to funding much-needed local improvements are the cornerstones to the growth, optimism and pride that are so prevalent in Greater Oklahoma City today.

The Chamber is the "go to" organization that ensures the community is aware of and endorses important bond and sales tax initiatives. More than 50 years ago, the Chamber supported the first bond issue to establish Tinker Air Force Base, similar to the $50 million Tinker Protection Bond Issue passed in 2002. The Chamber also regularly supports and endorses School and City infrastructure bond issues. In 2003, the Chamber led the effort to defeat an Oklahoma County Sheriff Sales Tax. The Chamber also promotes State Questions or Referendums, such as:
• Right to Work in 2001.
• Tax Increment Financing in 2004.

Recently, Oklahoma City voters passed the Quality Investment Act, a critical initiative to keep manufacturing jobs in Oklahoma.

The actual role of the Chamber varies according to the issue and election, but every campaign must have an organized fundraising effort, message development and management in place to be successful. The Chamber fulfills any or all of these roles as determined by its Board of Directors. A chart showing some highlights of the recent elections, as well as an explanation of the elections is on the next page.