In January, the GRC held the first annual legislative breakfast, bringing together legislators and property owners to discuss issues that are important to our industry. We had great dialogue and several key takeaways, which will be communicated to the association over the coming weeks. State Representatives Jill Barry, Cara Pavalock-D’Amato, Craig Fishbein, and Mike France were in attendance. Present from the CTAA were lobbyist John Bailey, President; Kelly Dematteo, Lifetime Board Member; Robert Chesson and Government Relations Committee Chair Steve Weir. Additionally, owners or senior management from Konover Residential, Lexington Properties, Paredim Communities, Parkville Management, Trio Properties and Winn Residential attended.
The 2022 CT legislative session began Wednesday, Feb. 9. It is a short session set to conclude in May 2022. We continue to monitor many proposals at the legislature that could impact our industry.
NAA Advocate is set for March 8-9 in Washington, D.C. As of the last check, in-person meetings are not scheduled, but we will continue to monitor and update as new information becomes available. If we cannot meet, we are looking into alternate ways to connect with our congressional delegation.
The next GRC meeting will be held via Zoom Wednesday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting is scheduled for one hour, and we encourage you to attend.
The next GRC meeting will be held via Zoom Wednesday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting is scheduled for one hour, and we encourage you to attend.
The GRC is looking for members to join this great committee. If you have ever wondered how laws are made, what happens at the Capitol, how laws affect our industry, or if you have a passion for making a significant impact on our industry, this is the committee for you! Please reach out to committee Chair Steve Weir at 860.918.0721 or sweir@1callair.com.
We encourage CTAA members to reach out to the GRC and “tell us your story.” Recently, we heard from a member about the rise in car thefts and vandalism at their properties. It is not an isolated event, and with information like that, we may be able to develop a call to action.
