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June 26, 2012
Salmon for Congress
EAST VALLEY - Matt Salmon, former Congressman and candidate for Arizona's 5th congressional district, today received the endorsement from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, a leading advocate for businesses in the East Valley. After an extensive endorsement process with the Chamber's Good Government Committee and a candidate forum, Salmon earned the endorsement over his Republican and Democrat opponents.
"It is a great honor to receive the support from the Chandler Chamber of Commerce," stated former Congressman Salmon. "Chandler is a major hub for economic development in the East Valley and I look forward to working with Chandler business leaders to promote policies that will foster growth. I have heard loud and clear from the business community in Chandler that we need to reduce regulation, end oppressive tax policies and repeal Obamacare. I intend to return to Congress and accomplish tasks so we can get our economy back on track across the East Valley and Arizona."
Earlier this morning, Salmon received the endorsement of the Small Business Alliance, another East Valley organization that advocates for pro-business and pro-growth policies. Salmon has now been endorsed by an assortment of Arizona business groups, including the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, the Arizona Auto Dealers Association, the Associated General Contractors, the Arizona Farm Bureau and the Arizona Association of Realtors.
About the Chandler Chamber of Commerce
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization serving the business community of Chandler, AZ and the East Valley. For over 75 years, the Chandler Chamber has been an advocate for pro-business policies and has worked with hundreds of companies in Chandler and across the East Valley towards building a better business environment in their community.
About Matt Salmon
Matt Salmon was first elected to the United States Congress in 1994 and served until 2000, honoring his term limit pledge. A proud conservative, Salmon was rated in the top five among all 535 members of the House and Senate by Citizen's Against Government Waste for all six years he was in office. He is a lifetime member of the NRA with an A+ rating and also earned a 100% rating by the National Right to Life. He was also the proud recipient of the American Cancer Society's "Top National Elected Official" award.
Matt Salmon has received endorsements from Arizona Congressmen Trent Franks and David Schweikert, former Arizona Congressman John Shadegg, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Mayors Scott Smith (Mesa), Jay Tibshraeny (Chandler), Hugh Hallman (Tempe), John Insalaco (Apache Junction) and Gail Barney (Queen Creek), fourteen (14) Arizona state senators and fifteen (15) Arizona state representatives. Salmon has also been endorsed by South Dakota Senator John Thune, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey, Utah Senator Mike Lee, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-49), and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.
