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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 (408-200-0108).
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 Adam Montgomery at 408-200-0108. 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
California Sterling R: $498 (annual renewal is $498.) California Golden R: $1598 (annual renewal is $498) - Includes annual invitation to C.A.R. Golden R Reception held during the C.A.R. Fall Meetings. NAR Golden R: $5098 (annual renewal is $2098) - Includes annual invitation to NAR Golden R Reception in Washington D.C.
Link to NAR/CAR Gov't Affairs
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.
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
Honorable Anna Eshoo 205 Cannon Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-8104 Fax: (202) 225-8890 Email:
15th District
Honorable Michael Honda 1713 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2631 Fax: (202) 225-2699
Senate
Honorable Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3841
Honorable Barbara Boxer
112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3553
Governor
Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 445-4633 Email:
State Senate
11th District
Honorable S. Joseph Simitian State Capitol, Room 2080 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4011 Fax: (916) 323-4529 Email:
13th District
Honorable Elaine K. Alquist State Capitol, Room 5080 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4013 Fax: (916) 324-0283 Email:
15th District
Honorable Abel Maldonado State Capitol, Room 4082 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-4015 Fax: (916) 445-8081 Email: State Assembly 21st District Honorable Ira Ruskin State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0021 (916) 319-2021 Fax: (916) 319-2121 Email:
22nd District
Honorable Paul Fong State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0022 (916) 319-2022 Fax: (916) 319-2122 Email:
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 Info
Adam Montgomery, Government Affairs Director
408-200-0108, amontgomery@silvar.org |
