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.
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.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.Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month
Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month.Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month
Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR's RPAC Investor of the Month.Advocacy in Action: a November 2025 update
Advocacy in Action: a November 2025 update.
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!
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.
Kaohly Her makes history: SPAAR-endorsed candidate elected Mayor of Saint Paul
SPAAR proudly congratulates Kaohly Her on her election as the next mayor of Saint Paul. Her victory over two-term incumbent Melvin Carter marks a historic milestone — she will be the first Asian American and first woman to lead Minnesota’s capital city.