Advocacy
AOBA Advocacy: Protecting and Enhancing the Value of Members' Investment
With three, full-time registered lobbyists on staff, AOBA's non-partisan government affairs activities in DC, Maryland and Virginia provide members with substantial savings in utilities, property taxes and other regulatory fees -- savings that enhance value to owners, tenants and residents.
AOBA's advocacy efforts are focused on:
- guarding against burdensome tax increases and inappropriate regulations;
- seeking reasonable building regulations;
- advocating before public service commissions to keep energy costs down;
- promoting responsible housing regulation to preserve affordability; and
- reducing government costs and hassles.
For a summary of advocacy accomplishments in 2008 (PDF), click here.
Members will find helpful information on current bills and issues in this section. For specific questions and assistance, contact AOBA's Advocacy team:
General: Shaun Pharr, Senior Vice President - Government Affairs
District of Columbia: Nicola Whiteman, Vice President - Government Affairs, DC
Maryland: Lesa Hoover, Vice President - Government Affairs, MD
Virginia: Brian Gordon, Vice President - Government Affairs, VA
