NVAR President Christine Richardson welcomes 140 NVAR members and 30 elected officials to the 2019 Legislative Reception.

THE 2019 NVAR Legislative Reception brought together 30 elected officials on May 1 from across the region, including legislators from the state Senate and House of Delegates along with local leaders from Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax. Joining these special guests were 140 NVAR Realtor® and service provider members.

This annual event, hosted by the NVAR Public Policy Committee and sponsored by Strategic Partner Ekko Title, gives Realtors® and their elected representatives a chance to mingle in a fun, relaxed setting at the NVAR Fairfax Headquarters.

This year NVAR honored retiring members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, including Chair Sharon Bulova (D), Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R), Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D), and Providence Supervisor Linda Smyth (D).

The NVAR Legislative Reception is not only a great place for Realtors® to network with their elected officials, but also provides an opportunity for legislators from across the region to connect. Here (from left) Alexandria City Councilman John Chapman (D), Delegate Paul Krizek (D), and Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay (D) catch up on issues impacting the region.

Delegate David Bulova (D) connects with NVAR Board Member Tracy Comstock.

Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw (D) (center left) and Fairfax County Supervisor John Cook (R) (center right) touch base as they arrive for the Legislative Reception.

NVAR Public Policy Committee Chair Ann Yanagihara bids farewell to Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova (D), who will retire at the end of the year.

NVAR members (L – R) Bob Adamson, Sita Kapur and Tom Meyer engage in conversation while Delegate Rip Sullivan (D) (center) converses with Realtors® and colleagues.

NVAR members enjoy food, drinks and great conversation with legislators and colleagues at this annual appreciation event.