Receptions Join Politicians, Local Business People 

While the summer months are typically busy for Realtors®, this time of year is considered the “off-season” for government affairs professionals. Even with the General Assembly out of session and many governing bodies taking extended recesses, NVAR’s Public and Government Affairs Department has continued working hard to protect and promote Realtor® interests. 

NVAR staff has been out and about sharing Realtor® issues with state and local elected officials. These discussions have included meetings with Sen. Barbara Favola (D), Sen. Dick Saslaw (D), Del. Randy Minchew (R), Del.Tag Greason (R), Del. Kathleen Murphy (D), Del. Vivian Watts (D), Del. Rip Sullivan (D), Del. Alfonso Lopez (D), Del. Jackson Miller (R), Del. Rich Anderson (R), Del. Luke Torian (D), Del. Marcus Simon (D), Del. Jim LeMunyon (R), Arlington County Board Member John Vihstadt (I) and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (D). Staff will remain in contact with the Northern Virginia state and local delegation throughout the fall to keep them updated on Realtor® concerns.

The Northern Virginia Realtors® Political Action Committee (NV/RPAC) and the NV/RPAC Trustees have also been attending and hosting political events and interviewing candidates for the November elections. NV/RPAC hosted in-kind fundraisers at NVAR headquarters for Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D), Del. Jackson Miller (R), Del. Charniele Herring (D) and Del. Tag Greason (R). In August, the NV/RPAC Trustees interviewed candidates for both state and local elections and made endorsement and funding decisions for open races. 

These efforts ensure that individual legislators and candidates understand and support Realtor® issues, and keep those subjects in the forefront.