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.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.
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!