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SILVAR's Government Affairs Department holds regular Local Government Relations Committee meetings for the various districts within the Association. Members of the Local Government Relations Committees work with the Government Affairs Department on issues that affect Realtors® in the local community. They interview candidates for local office and advise the SILVAR PAC Trustees on which candidates and issues to support. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Local Government Relations Committee in your district, please contact (408-200-0105). Local Government Relations Committees
SILVAR's Government Affairs Department holds regular Local Government Relations Committee meetings for the various districts within the Association. Members of the Local Government Relations Committees work with the Government Affairs Department on issues that affect Realtors® in the local community. They interview candidates for local office and advise the SILVAR PAC Trustees on which candidates and issues to support. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Local Government Relations Committee in your district, please contact Paul Cardus at 408-200-0105. See the District LGR and committee schedules here. REALTOR® Action Fund - Fighting For Our Profession
Did you know that over 30% of all proposed legislation introduced in Sacramento each year impacts Realtors®? That amounts to over one thousand bills each year, most of which affect Realtors® liability. Last year, C.A.R.'s legislative advocacy saved each Realtor® over $13,000. At the local level, there are many issues that directly affect Realtors® and their clients, including zoning rules, tree ordinances, sign laws, and business license fees. As a result of Realtor support in 2005, SILVAR stopped a 20 percent tax on real estate commissions in Atherton, blocked an unfair business license tax in Cupertino, defeated discriminatory anti-Realtor zoning in Menlo Park, organized and helped fund the campaign to defeat three anti-growth initiatives in Cupertino, stepped up to the plate to protect the mortgage interest deduction, and much more. In 2006, we must continue our efforts to block the unfair application of business license taxes on real estate agents, protect the mortgage interest deduction, keep banks out of real estate, defend the MLS system from an unwise Justice Department lawsuit, and stay on top of many state and local issues. Member contributions to the REALTOR Action fund are critical to the political advocacy necessary to defend the interests of Realtors, homeowners and property rights locally, in Sacramento, and in Washington, D.C. Levels of REALTOR® Political Participation There are many levels of participation available for Realtors® to contribute to the REALTOR® Action Fund. There is the "True Cost of Doing Business" as well as higher levels of political participation. Whether you're a new Realtor® or a seasoned professional, there is a level of political participation for you. "The True Cost of Doing Business" $197 the Realtor® Action Fund Most Realtors® contribute to "The Realtor® Action Fund" at the same time they pay their membership dues. This contribution is divided between local, State, and Federal candidate and issue Political Action Committees. Higher Levels of Participation Link to NAR/CAR Gov't AffairsCalifornia Government Affairs web page This page will give you the most up to date news and information on statewide policy issues affecting Realtors. A calendar and information regarding upcoming advocacy events is available at this page. National Association of Realtors Government Affairs web page This page will give you the most up to date news and information on federal policy issues affecting Realtors. A calendar and information regarding upcoming advocacy events across the nation is available at this page. There is also useful links to Federal Government legislative resources.
U.S. Congress 14th District 15th District Senate Honorable Barbara Boxer Governor Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger State Senate 11th District 13th District 15th District 21st District 22nd District 24th District
Honorable Jim Beall State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0021 (916) 319-2024 Fax: (916) 319-2124 Email:
GAD Contact InfoPaul Cardus, Government Affairs Director Adam Montgomery, Government Affairs Coordinator
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