Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Steve Goddard - 2010 C.A.R. President
Dear C.A.R. Member,
Greetings from Washington, D.C.! This week, your Leadership Team and I are in our nation’s capital, meeting with California’s congressional delegates and representatives from leading housing industry groups, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, HUD, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and others. Tomorrow, we’re meeting with Senator Boxer’s Chief Economic Advisor, Marcus Stanley, and Housing Coordinator Jeff Moscovitz. On Thursday, we’ll meet with FHA Commissioner David Stevens, and on Friday with Grace Cooper, the acting director of the Veterans Administration, and Bill White, the VA’s loan service supervisor.
What happens in Washington has far-reaching implications for the housing market back home in California and its impact reverberates through all facets of the real estate industry, including our own. That’s why it’s more important than ever to become involved in the political process. Our goal in Washington is to make certain that our interests are represented, and that our voices are heard, before elected officials craft legislation impacting our industry.
This is a busy time of year in the legislative arena, on both the national front and in California. Following our federal lobbying trip, nearly 2,000 REALTORS® will converge in Sacramento on June 9 for the Association’s annual Legislative Day activities. Legislative Day is a great way to meet face-to-face with your state legislators to discuss the issues that affect our industry — and your livelihood — the most. Assembly Speaker John Pérez and Senator Dennis Hollingsworth are set to kick off the Morning Briefing, followed by opportunities to meet with your own elected officials in the afternoon.
If you’ve always wondered how Sacramento works, or what elected officials really do, this is your opportunity to find out firsthand. If you’ve never participated, I hope you’ll consider doing so this year – please add your voice with that of other REALTORS® and join us.
Continue reading: Your May Message from C.A.R. President Steve Goddard
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