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The Issue Council program enables BRAC members to get involved in the process of establishing an issue-oriented agenda that guides our policy advocacy and related efforts.  By participating in the work of an Issue Council, BRAC members help to shape and determine our core values on important issues and develop an annual agenda that includes advocacy, research, and project activities. The BRAC Issue Councils determine their annual agendas for consideration by the BRAC Board of Directors. You can join an Issue Council by filling out our online form.

Education Council

• Works to ensure that all residents are prepared to meet the challenges of a 21st century economy
• Coordinates research and advocacy activities on a wide range of items related to pre-K-12 education
• Engages on issues such as public education reform, strategies for charter schools, and accountability for teachers and principals

• Maintains a central commitment to advancing the interests of the small business community
• Addresses the particular concerns of small businesses, such as improving NSF check collections, lobbying for more streamlined sales tax reporting, and easing the bureaucratic "red tape" involved in starting a business

• Dedicated to expanding the "knowledge economy" in our region by working with  local entrepreneurs, technology firms, and research institutions, such as LSU, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Southern University
• Promotes activities that support technology-oriented economic development and the creation of new industries and jobs for the Baton Rouge area

Transportation Council

• Supports effective development policies and good planning to address business concerns related to traffic congestion  
• Engages on issues such as transportation funding, residential development, land use (e.g., planning and zoning), transportation planning, mass transit, and sewer/water infrastructure

Workforce Council

• Nurtures and develops regional cooperation for the delivery of demand-driven workforce services in the Capital Region
• Supports the implementation of comprehensive reform of Louisiana's workforce development systems to streamline training delivery based on market demands

Get involved! Join an issue council today!

For more information, please contact Meg Mahoney.