State Political Coordinators are a significant component of the foundation that supports GAR’s grassroots. State Political Coordinators allow representatives or senators to associate a familiar face and local identity with the issue being discussed, reinforcing the REALTOR® message on a more personal level. The State Political Coordinators Program is grounded in the mutual self-interest of the legislator, our members, and their constituent-customers. The Governmental Affairs Department is constantly working to identify members that have established relations with state legislators to grow a more robust program. If you’d like to know more or have an interest in joining the program, please contact Betsy Bradfield at .
What is State Political Coordinators?
A REALTOR® who has a personal or professional relationship with an elected official. The relationship is one in which the REALTOR® has a direct channel of communication with the legislator that will allow for a candid conversation to take place regarding a public policy issue or initiative monitored by GAR. The primary role of a State Political Coordinators is to serve as the “voice for real estate” by communicating the Georgia REALTORS’® agenda to the legislator with whom the member has a relationship.
What are the Responsibilities of a State Political Coordinators?
If there is a piece of legislation that GAR supports or opposes that involves the State Political Coordinators’s designated legislator(s), GAR will ask the SPC to make contact on behalf of the Association to convey the REALTOR® perspective. GAR will provide talking points beforehand and guidelines as to what the specific request is that we’re asking the SPC to relay to the legislator, (i.e., vote “yes” or “no” in committee or on a floor vote, sign on to a letter, co-sponsor a bill, etc.). Occasionally, the State Political Coordinators may be asked to attend an RPAC check delivery if available. Below are additional ways a State Political Coordinators can be involved to go above and beyond:
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- Place a personal phone call to the legislator when a major issue arises
- Participate in Legislative Day at the Capitol during GAR’s Inaugural and Legislative Conference
- If available, attend an RPAC check presentation
- Attend GAR’s State & Local Government Affairs meetings during session
- Attend local events or town hall meetings hosted by the legislator
- Sign up for GAR’s Legislative Newsletter for updates on current issues
- “Like” the legislator’s Facebook page and follow on Twitter to receive social media updates
- Respond to all NAR and GAR Calls-for-Action
Keep GAR Informed of State Political Coordinator Interactions
When a State Political Coordinators has an interaction with their designated legislator(s) and a REALTOR® issue is discussed, we ask that the State Political Coordinators tell us about it.
Submit a State Political Coordinator Field Report »
How do I Join the State Political Coordinators Program?
Joining the State Political Coordinators Program is simple! To do so, email Betsy Bradfield at . Indicate in the email which member(s) of the Georgia House or Senate (or other elected official) with whom you are affiliated and what type of relationship you have – whether professional, personal, or minimal.