Pub. 5 2020 Issue 3

3 ISSUE 3 2020 Hello CTAAMembers and Future Members! No one is feeling it more than you. Defined as essential staff — our member communities, owners and business partners have been on the front lines of this pandemic, providing your residents and clients with safe, quality housing and services. T ime flies when you’re dealing with COVID. What a whirlwind these past six weeks have been. No one is feeling it more than you. Defined as essential staff — our member communities, owners and business partners have been on the front lines of this pandemic, providing your residents and clients with safe, quality housing and services. Here at CTAA, we continue to advocate on your behalf. The fight is not easy, and this is where we need your help. Recently we sent a member survey asking about your rent collection rates, increased expenses and other items. If you have not yet done so, please take a few moments to visit www.ctaahq.org/ general-information to complete the survey. The data we collect is being used to educate legisla- tors and members of the governor’s administra- tion on our concerns and the hardships you are facing as property and business owners. CTAA also responded to the Governor’s Executive Order 7X, which was extremely concerning and detrimental to our members. You can find a copy of that letter in this issue. Don’t forget our coronavirus resource page, which features general information, assistance resources, and our business partner resource page where you can find our business partner members for special services and offerings related to COVID-19. While the format of our events and education at this time continues to be virtu- al, please know that CTAA is planning for the day when we can all come back together safely and responsibly, to network, gather and share time. As always, my email (and virtual door) is always open, take care of yourselves, and your communities, and I look forward to seeing you soon! Thank you for your continued support. Jessica Olander Executive Director