ASPEN – — A large majority of members of the Aspen Chamber Resort Association who responded to a recent survey said they prefer for the group to remain affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — despite certain views the national organization holds on climate change and other political issues that might come into conflict with community goals.
The survey was discussed briefly at the Aspen chamber’s board meeting Tuesday morning at the Gant. The local chamber received 66 responses out of 589 total surveys that were sent to members, obtaining an 11 percent return rate.
Sixty-one percent of respondents indicated that they “strongly agree” that the Aspen chamber should remain affiliated with the national chamber and try to effect policy change as a member. Sixteen percent said they agreed “somewhat,” for a total of 77 percent preferring not to cut ties with the national organization.
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