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.

Mayor Myron Bailey is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month for January 2026

Myron Bailey, Mayor of Cottage Grove, is SPAAR's Realtor® Champion of the Month for January 2026.
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Man Huynh is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month for January 2026

SPAAR has named Man Huynh its RPAC Investor of the Month for January 2026. Man is a passionate Realtor® who always shows up with an upbeat, positive attitude. He is also an incredible Realtor® advocate who is dedicated to serving Minnesota's Realtor® community.
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Advocacy in Action for December 2025

SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors (GADs), Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz, actively engaged with numerous elected officials, government staff and housing stakeholders throughout December on behalf of SPAAR members.
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Join Mayor-elect Her for an end-of-year celebration

Mayor-elect Kaohly Her will be hosting a fundraising event on Friday, December 12, from 4-6 pm with the exact location provided upon RSVP.
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Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month

Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month.
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Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month

Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR's RPAC Investor of the Month.
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Advocacy in Action: a November 2025 update

Advocacy in Action: a November 2025 update.
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Brian Bolier named SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month for November 2025

Congratulations to Brian Bolier for being named SPAAR's RPAC Investor of the Month!
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Advocacy Scoop focuses on shutdowns and elections: What’s next for real estate?

The most recent Advocacy Scoop (Episode 21) was recorded live at the NXT Conference in Houston and just as the government shutdown was ending after 43 days.
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