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Advocate for North Texas STRATEGY FOR OUR FUTURE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS The North Texas Commission COMMITTEE is the only regional entity that - C omprised of public policy professionals from across the region convenes public and private partners from our 12-county area to address big-picture issues, - R epresents policy and legislative needs of NTC stakeholders including upcoming legislation, - Produces biennial Legislative Agenda NTC influences public policy to maintain the region’s success and status. NTC represents members at local, state and federal levels. transportation, air quality and long-term water plans — topics that affect your operational efficiency and economic health. Pulling together expertise and INFRASTRUCTURE AND resources from across the region, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS we direct a plan to maintain Water North Texas’ success and status as - C hampion $2 billion State Water Implementation Fund the fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. - Influence public policy - Educate elected officials on regional issues - S upport veteran and military initiatives - “ Get Out the Vote” activities - P lan for regional growth: air, water, transportation, education and leadership -A  dvocate issues with no city or county boundaries - R epresent members at local, state and federal levels - Build community support for member / industry issues - Lake Ralph Hall advocate Air quality - Manage 21 new air monitors -M  easure 85 different pollutants Transportation - Support adequate funding mechanisms - Advocate for high-speed rail NTC ADVOCACY IN ACTION CHART: The North Texas Commission is actively involved in and supports a variety of issues that affect North Texas citizens and businesses across a wide variety of spectrums.