The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum to provide residents with an opportunity to engage directly with elected officials and learn more about current legislative priorities impacting the local community. The forum will take place on Saturday, March 21st, at the Fairfield Public Library. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m., with the program running from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. State legislators Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will provide updates from the Iowa Capitol and discuss issues currently under consideration. As this forum takes place early in the legislative session, the discussion will focus on emerging priorities, with taxes and education identified as the primary topics for each session. Legislators will provide a brief update followed by a Q&A session moderated by the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Legislative Forum is an important part of the Chamber’s mission to encourage civic involvement and informed dialogue,” said Mendy McAdams, Executive Director of the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. “It offers our community a respectful space to hear directly from lawmakers and better understand the policies and decisions shaping our future.” To help ensure a productive and respectful discussion, all audience questions will be submitted in writing. Questions must be topic-specific and relevant to the issues legislators are actively working on. Paper and writing utensils will be provided for attendees wishing to submit questions. Submitted questions will be reviewed and approved to be presented during the Q&A portion of the program. In an effort to accommodate as many questions as possible, participants are respectfully asked to state their question concisely and reserve personal stories or extended commentary. Follow-up questions will not be permitted unless the participant returns to the end of the line and resubmits a new question. The Legislative Forum is intended to be an informational event and is not a debate. The Chamber reminds attendees that political discussions can be passionate and encourages all participants to remain courteous and respectful. In the event of disruptions, the forum will transition to questions submitted in advance and read solely by the moderator. The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to this year’s sponsors—Freeman Kevenides Law Firm, Sierra Club, and Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors—whose support ensures the forum remains free and accessible to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for organizations interested in supporting civic engagement in the community. Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible! The Legislative Forum will also be livestreamed on Fairfield Media Center's YouTube channel. ​If interested in the opportunity to ask a question during the Q&A part of the Forum, please form your question around one of the topics provided below. Primary Topics for Q&A Session: 1. TBD The following legislators have been invited to the forum: Senator Adrian Dickey (Republican) Representative Helena Hayes (Republican) Representative Jeff Shipley (Republican) The Fairfield Media Center, Fairfield Media Center Committee do not take responsibility for any program content! www.fairfieldmediacenter.com www.facebook.com/fairfieldmediacenter www.twitter.com/FFMediaCenter www.youtube.com/fairfieldmediacenter

00:01:59 | Opening Comments 00:08:33 | IA-HSB657 Impaired Waterways - This Bill appears to reduce reporting of Impaired waterways without reducing the actual impairment. How does this serve the safety and health of Iowans and will you refuse to support this Bill if it moves forward? 00:16:09 | Iowa Water Quality Information System - Would you support this funding to continue going to IIHR Hydro Science & Engineering at the University of. Iowa? 00:20:36 | Property Tax Proposals - There are three Property Tax Proposals. What are the prospects of signing a final Bill? 00:28:00 | Title 5 Operating Permit with the Iowa DNR - How are or could you be involved with our response to the Iowa DNR and any other State and or Federal agencies? 00:37:22 | Proposal that criminalizes library staff for allowing access to curtain materials. - How do you believe criminal penalties for providing access to books are consistent with free speech protections and are you concerned about the affect it would have on constitutionally protected expression? 00:48:39 | IA-HF2310 Funding Pediatric Cancer Research at the Uni. Of Iowa. - How do we get to the finish line? - Would you support partnering with the gold Ribbon Mom & Dad Advisory Board so legislators and researchers can have a clear go between and Iowans can see exactly what these dollars are producing? - What is the state doing to decrease Cancer rates? 00:55:41 | Casino Bill Update 01:04:09 | Closing Comments _________________________________________ This event is free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of: Freeman Kevenides Law Firm Morrissey Law Offices Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. - JFAN Southeast Iowa Sierra Club This is your opportunity to hear directly from our legislators and engage on key issues impacting our community: Topics include: • Taxes • Education • Healthcare • Environment To ensure we address as many questions as possible, all questions must be written down and submitted to be read by the moderator. The following legislators have been invited to participate: • Adrian Dickey (Republican) • Helena Hayes (Republican) • Jeff Shipley (Republican) Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce https://fairfieldiowa.com/ www.fairfieldmediacenter.com www.facebook.com/fairfieldmediacenter www.twitter.com/FFMediaCenter www.youtube.com/fairfieldmediacenter

📢 Meet the Candidate Event Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet the local candidates, sponsored by Freeman Kevenides Law Firm! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 15 📍 Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center ⏰5:00 PM – Doors Open. 5:00–5:30 PM – Candidate Social – all candidates are invited to be present and greet attendees 5:30 PM – Program Begins 5:45–6:45 PM – Mayor Race 6:45–7:15 PM – Bond Information Presentation by Superintendent 7:30 PM – Event Concludes This is your chance to hear the candidates speak about their vision and plans for our community. Questions will focusing on key areas of concern important to our local businesses and economy. Note: This is not a debate or public Q&A. It’s a time for dialogue around issues relevant to our Chamber members. We encourage all community members to attend and listen to the important conversations shaping our future. Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: Freeman Kevenides Law Firm www.fairfieldmediacenter.com www.facebook.com/fairfieldmediacenter www.twitter.com/FFMediaCenter www.youtube.com/fairfieldmediacenter

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The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Legislative Forum, an event that connects citizens with their elected representatives to foster open dialogue and civic engagement. The forum will take place on Saturday, March 15 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention center. Doors open at 7:00am with the event beginning at 7:30am. This is a unique opportunity for Fairfield residents to hear directly from state legislators about their work at the Capitol, legislative priorities, and issues impacting the local community. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions during a public Q&A session. The topics for March will be Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will give residents an update on what is currently happening at the capital. With this first forum being in January, the legislators will be just getting started. Event Details: Date: Saturday, March 15 Time: 7:30 – 9:00am Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Cost: Free The Legislative Forum is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 641-472-2111. The second forum will be held on March 15th.

Exciting Opportunity for Fairfield's Business and Building Owners! Or anyone interesting in learning about funding opportunities! The Downtown Resource Center is coming to Fairfield! Join us as they present incentives and funding resources available to building and business owners, as well as opportunities for the City of Fairfield. 💡 Learn about grants, funding options, and programs to support building improvements and business growth. 🤝 Connect with experts who can guide you in utilizing these resources. 🏙️ Help us keep Fairfield’s downtown vibrant and thriving! 📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29 📍 Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room 🕒 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm This event is an excellent chance to explore how we can work together to enhance Fairfield’s downtown and support local businesses. www.fairfieldmediacenter.com www.facebook.com/fairfieldmediacenter www.twitter.com/FFMediaCenter www.youtube.com/fairfieldmediacenter

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming Legislative Forum, an event that connects citizens with their elected representatives to foster open dialogue and civic engagement. The forum will take place on Saturday, January 18 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention center. Doors open at 7:00am with the event beginning at 7:30am. This is a unique opportunity for Fairfield residents to hear directly from state legislators about their work at the Capitol, legislative priorities, and issues impacting the local community. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions during a public Q&A session. "The Legislative Forum is a cornerstone of the Chamber's mission to promote civic involvement and informed dialogue," said Mendy McAdams, Executive Director of the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. "This event provides an invaluable platform for our community to engage with lawmakers and understand the decisions shaping our future." The topics for January will be taxes and education. Senator Adrian Dickey and Representatives Helena Hayes and Jeff Shipley will give residents an update on what is currently happening at the capital. With this first forum being in January, the legislators will be just getting started. Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 18 Time: 7:30 – 9:00am Location: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Cost: Free The Legislative Forum is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 641-472-2111. The second forum will be held on March 15th.

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