Advocacy News
SPAAR advocates for you and your business.
Our Government Affairs team works to make sure both REALTORS® and homeowners are represented in government.
In addition, the Government Affairs Committee works to expand the Association’s sphere of influence in local, regional, state and national public policy areas focusing on issues affecting communities throughout the Association’s jurisdiction.
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor
SPAAR recognizes RPAC Investor of the Month
SPAAR introduces its “RPAC Investor of the Month” as a way of showing appreciation for members who invest in the Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC) by highlighting their contributions to the Realtor® community.
SPAAR members attend “Breakfast with the Mayors” event
SPAAR members took part in the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce "Breakfast with the Mayors" event on January 21.
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program
SPAAR announces fifth year of the Key Communities Grant Program.
SPAAR supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with emphasis on “All-In Housing”
The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® supports Mayor Carter’s proposed budget with an emphasis on “All-In Housing,” especially efforts to increase housing availability through Mayor Carter’s recommendation to amend the Saint Paul’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance to exempt properties built after December 31, 2004.
November 2024 Advocacy Report
Here is your advocacy update for the month of November! The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® Advocacy Report goes out each month and is your one-stop-shop for everything related to Government Affairs throughout SPAAR's jurisdiction.
Advocacy Updates – November 2024
Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com.
Get out the vote: there are lots of races this year and every vote counts!
2024 is a BIG election year. On Tuesday, November 5, Minnesotans will vote for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State Representative, and numerous local races from mayor to city councilor and more.