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.
Burnsville’s Downpayment Assistance Loan Program launched on May 1
The City of Burnsville is launching a new Downpayment Assistance Loan Program on May 1, 2026, for individuals and families who qualify for and are interested in purchasing a home in its community.
Roundtable opportunity for Realtors® to provide input to city leaders about West Saint Paul and South Saint Paul
SPAAR is seeking input from members who have done business in West Saint Paul or South Saint Paul. Elected leaders and city staff in both of those cities are interested in hearing from Realtors® about their experiences doing business in their cities.
SPAAR in the news: SPAAR testified against Lakeville development moratorium
SPAAR Government Affairs Director Becky Wegscheid and SPAAR Realtor® member Tony Khambata testified on April 20 in opposition to the City of Lakeville’s proposal to institute a moratorium on development.
Chris Ford is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month for April 2026
Chris Ford is SPAAR's Realtor® Champion of the Month for April 2026.
SPAAR has named Deanna Wiener RPAC Investor of the Month for April 2026
SPAAR has named Deanna Wiener RPAC Investor of the Month for April 2026.
Read and discuss Bittersweet Lane, SPAAR’s spring housing book club pick, starting April 2
SPAAR members are urged to pick the book Bittersweet Lane: Creating Home(s) in the American Affordable Housing Crisis and join in the upcoming spring housing book club, sponsored by SPAAR’s Housing Affordability Task Force.
SPAAR visits Settled to learn about tiny home communities to help end homelessness
SPAAR visits Settled to learn about tiny home communities to help end homelessness.
Peter Butler is named Realtor® Champion of the Month for March 2026
Peter Butler is named Realtor Champion of the Month for March 2026.