Saint Paul, MN – The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (SPACC PAC) is pleased to announce it has endorsed Trista MatasCastillo for election to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for District 3.
“We support Trista MatasCastillo for election to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners,” said Tom Freeman, chair of the SPACC PAC Board of Directors.” MatasCastillo brings a strong balance of fresh ideas and applicable professional experience to the table, as well as demonstrated service and community connections that will be an asset when she is elected.”
“Economic development will be one of my top priorities as Commissioner,” said MatasCastillo. “We need investment in our neighborhoods and new living-wage jobs to increase our tax base and relieve the burden on homeowners.”
The SPACC PAC Board reviewed candidate questionnaires submitted to the East Metro Voter Guide and conducted in-person interviews with all of the candidates for District 3. After careful deliberation, the PAC Board voted to endorse Trista MatasCastillo and believes she best exemplifies the mission of the Chamber and the PAC. Foremost among the SPACC PAC’s decision making criteria were the following principles:
- The SPACC PAC is non-partisan and will support candidates who meet the SPACC PAC’s objectives, regardless of party affiliation;
- Any endorsed candidate must understand and support the concerns and interests of the Saint Paul Area/East Metro business community;
- Any endorsed candidate must be electable; and
- The candidate’s campaign position or previous voting record will be used as a determining factor.
The SPACC PAC’s objectives include business recruitment and retention efforts in the East Metro. MatasCastillo impressed the board by bringing forward several innovative and specific plans for development, as well as ways to include the business community in future growth opportunities.
About the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee seeks candidates for public office, regardless of political affiliation, who share the Chamber’s commitment to making the region a premier place to live, work and do business. The mission of the PAC is to support the election of individuals who will advocate and advance a business agenda and to encourage and assist members of the East Metro business community to actively participate in the political process.
About the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce is a vital, dynamic force serving the business community through the collective strength of its members. For more than 150 years, the Chamber has provided vibrant programs, powerful advocacy and results that foster member growth. With nearly 1,200 members, the SPACC is the largest local chamber in Minnesota.
This release was prepared and paid for by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, 401 Robert Street North, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee is an affiliate of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. The PAC was created in 1997 and endorses local candidates for public office who have taken responsible positions on issues that promote private enterprise and the economic well-being of the Saint Paul Area/East Metro area and State of Minnesota.
