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SAINT PAUL, MN, (June 27, 2017) - The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced their endorsement of Pat Harris for Saint Paul Mayor. "Pat Harris has a strong history of understanding the business community and our commitment to a vibrant local economy," said Louis Suarez, chair of the PAC Board of Directors. "We encourage others who care about the Saint Paul business climate to support Pat Harris." To learn more about Pat Harris and the other candidates for mayor, please visit www.eastmetrovoterguide.com, sponsored by Securian Financial Group. You will find the candidates' answers to the PAC's candidate questionnaire. The PAC conducted interviews with mayoral candidates and reviewed candidate questionnaires before making this decision. After careful deliberation and debate, the PAC Board endorsed Pat Harris because they believe he best exemplifies the mission of the PAC. Foremost among the PAC's decision making criteria were the following principles: The PAC is non-partisan and will support candidates who meet the PAC's objectives, regardless of party affiliation; Any endorsed candidate must understand and support the concerns and interests of the Saint Paul 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 PAC's objectives include business recruitment and retention efforts in Saint Paul and addressing the impacts of public safety concerns. Pat Harris is uniquely qualified to work on these issues, and to take on the City's current budget issues. The PAC urges Saint Paul voters who are concerned about maintaining Saint Paul's vibrant business community to vote for Pat Harris on November 7, 2017. 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. 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/East Metro area.