SAAA July 2020 Special Edition Residence Magazine

PAC A Message from Your PAC Chair... PAC San Antonio Apartment Association POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Greetings San Antonio Apartment Association Members, As you know, elected officials influence the way we do business every day, because local ordinances and state laws that these officials write, affect nearly every facet of the rental housing industry. These laws impact your taxes, your contracts, your insurance protection, and the regulatory fees you pay. This year has brought a wave of new challenges for the rental housing industry. Just as recent as May, the San Antonio City Council considered an ordinance that would interfere with residential leases and extend the eviction process by 60 days. Our government relations staff and member volunteers advocated on the industry’s behalf to oppose this measure, and as a direct result of their efforts, the ordinance did not pass. Despite similar ordinances passing in other major Texas cities, the San Antonio Apartment Association was able to influence local government and protect the rights of its members. This is not an easy task and although our association and our government relations team are positively influencing these critical situations, we need your help to continue our efforts and go even further. We are moving forward with our mission to educate, communicate, and advocate for professionals in the rental housing industry. Please help us continue to achieve our mission and donate to our SAAA PAC today. Thank you for your continued support of the San Antonio Apartment Association. Sincerely, Michele Sierra SAAA PAC Chair, SAAA Board Member Donate online here! Or call Government Relations Manager, Allison Cohen, at 210-692-7792 for other ways to donate Special Note on PAC Donations State law prohibits corporate contributions to PACs. Therefore, donations cannot be paid with corporate checks or corporate credit cards. Your SAAA account cannot be billed. Personal, sole proprietor or partnership checks should be made payable to “SAAA PAC” and will be used as political contributions for local candidates favorable to the rental housing industry. Or, you may charge your personal, sole proprietor or partnership credit card. All contributions are voluntary, and you may contribute more or less than the guidelines suggested. SAAA PAC will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or the decision whether to contribute. In addition, political committees are required by law to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for every donor. 14 JULY 2020 SPECIAL EDITION | www.saaaonline.org POL. ADV. PAID FOR BY THE SAN ANTONIO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION PAC San Antonio Apartment Association POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

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