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.
Broker Power Hour: register for key policy updates and team-building strategies
Hear firsthand from NAR's Advocacy Team as they join the session to discuss key Realtor® initiatives in Congress.
Advocacy Updates – February 2025
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.
February 2025 Advocacy Report
Here is your advocacy update for the month of February! 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.
SPAAR’s February 2025 REALTOR® Champion of the Month: Monique Garza
Monique Garza, a Realtor® and member of the Cottage Grove City Council, is SPAAR’s Realtor Champion of the Month for February 2025!
Recognizing SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month: Jim Cormier
Jim has been president of both the North Metro REALTORS® (2001) and MNR® (2013). In addition, he’s been named REALTOR® of the Year by both the MNR (2006) and SPAAR (2012). In 2006 and 2008, MNR presented Jim with the Ed Anderson Political Achievement Award honoring Realtors® who contributed their time, knowledge and resources to the preservation of the real estate industry.
Sign up for SPAAR’s housing-focused book club
SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force is hosting another book club and, starting later in February, participants will read Voices of Rondo: Oral Histories of Saint Paul's Historic Black Community. In Voices of Rondo.
SPAAR members attended MetroNorth legislative reception
SPAAR members had the opportunity to attend the MetroNorth Chamber Legislative Reception event on Friday, January 31.
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor
Realtor® Champion of the Month: Jerry Koch, Coon Rapids Mayor