The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement regarding the proposed gas tax proposal from Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

 

While the Michigan Chamber of Commerce has come out in support of recent gas tax proposals from the governor's office, the Barry County Chamber has no official position on this tax proposal, the statement reads.

 

“In fact, it is rare that we take a public position on any proposed legislation or state/federal initiative, and we never take sides with candidates,” it continues.

 

“Furthermore, we have not been a member of the Michigan Chamber for a number of years, specifically due to its lobbying/taking positions on controversial issues...some of which could have negative impacts on our local member businesses and organizations.”