Greater Augusta Association of REALTORS

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What is RPAC?

REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the voice of REALTORS® in government. RPAC raises voluntary funds from REALTORS® and uses those funds to help elect candidates for public office who share our views on issues that affect our industry and shape our communities. By supporting the campaigns of candidates who understand your business, Georgia RPAC ensures that your interests are represented when laws, ordinances, and regulations are being enacted. RPAC only considers support of candidates in regards to their support of real estate and property rights issues. As an organization representing REALTORS®, RPAC doesn’t consider other kinds of issues or political affiliaton. Georgia RPAC has contributed to Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. RPAC looks to build the future by putting dollars in places that will help advance the interests of real estate professionals. RPAC is insurance for our industry. Your RPAC investment is used to support candidates locally, as well as at the state level. A portion of the state's RPAC funds is forwarded to support national candidates. For more information, please visit these sites: https://garealtor.com/advocacy/ or https://realtorparty.realtor/.

Voting Information:
To register to vote, please visit, https://vote.gov/. Area Board of Elections websites are:
Richmond County, GA:  https://www.augustaga.gov/2774/Board-of-Elections
Columbia County, GA:  https://www.columbiacountyga.gov/county/voting-and-results
McDuffie County, GA:  https://www.thomson-mcduffie.com/elections
Burke County, GA:  https://burkecounty-ga.gov/departments/elections-and-registration
Lincoln County, GA:  https://www.lincolncountyga.com/elections
Washington County, GA:  https://washingtoncountyga.gov/departments/office-of-registrarelections/
Wilkes County, GA: https://www.countyoffice.org/wilkes-county-board-of-elections-washington-ga-f31/
Aiken County, SC:  https://www.aikencountysc.gov/DspDept?qDeptID=RNE
Edgefield County, SC:  https://edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/recreation-2-2/

How does RPAC benefit your business?

Whether you are a broker-owner or a part-time agent, politics directly impacts your profitability. Here in Georgia, RPAC has helped us accomplish numerous legislative victories:

During Covid in 2020, played a key role in the process to have real estate deemed critical infrastructure,
and REALTORS were listed as essential workers.
Blocked a 6% state sales tax on real estate commissions!
Passing legislation to allow REALTORS® to engage in short sale sales which had previously been
interpreted by the state Banking Department as illegal
Successfully limited local government’s ability to register vacant/foreclosed properties by creating
statewide standards for all local governments to follow
Protecting REALTORS®’ ability to collect and distribute escrow funds
Defeating legislation to mandate a termite inspection prior to closing
Preventing statewide point-of-sale plumbing retrofit mandates
Passing legislation to reform Georgia’s property tax assessment and appeals process
Preventing cities and counties in Georgia from charging individual agents a business license fee for each
jurisdiction in which they conduct business

RPAC Levels and our 2023 Contributors - thank you for your support!

Golden R
$5,000 then
$2,000 Annually

Crystal R
$2,500 then
$1,000 Annually

Sterling R
$1,000 Annually

Ambassador
$500-$999
Annually

Capitol Club
$200-$499
Annually

$99 Club
$99-$199
Annually

Ryan Brashear
Kim Bragg
Pam Lightsey
Angela Sorapuru-Lopez
Jenny Viger

Debbie Franco
James Gay
Jan Grizzaffi
Kyria Jefferies
Frank Mears

Kristen Harper
Brandi Ledford
Kim Pond
Sonia Salazar

Sharon Barnes
Porsha Beasley
Liz Bragg
Eric Crawford
Gerilyn deLaurentys
Carol Duggan
Dianne Gordon
Kathy Gray
Berley Green
Louie Hydrick
Philip Jones
Janet Mueller
Keith Perret
Carey Pifer
Melvin Speight
Joan Steinberg
Kristen Stouffer
Tiffany Tuley
Laura Walker
Ashley Wilson
Lili Youngblood

Jessica Brown
Karen Cortez
Elana Hoodenpyle
Delores Moore
Sheri Myers
Erin Slade
Chuck Tolbert
Tim Turner
Maria Vaill
Henry Wadsworth
Debra Weisz
Stacie Wells

2021 NAR President Circle Members:
Kim Bragg, Ryan Brashear, Gerilyn DeLaurentys, Jennifer Parker, Kim Pond, and Jennifer Viger.

VOTE * ACT * INVEST

Support REALTOR Champions at local & state primaries and general elections
Receive texts on important issues and respond to Calls For Action by texting "GA REALTORS" to 30644 and join the REALTOR Party Mobile Alerts System
Contribute to RPAC

Broker Involvement Program (BIP):
A program open to broker-owners or managing brokers to stay informed of important issues affecting the real estate profession from NAR. Once a Call For Action (CFA) is released, NAR will alert brokers though e-mail and the CFA is automatically delivered to the broker's agents using the broker's name and logo in the message. Enrollment in the program is simple, click here to get started!

RGA Mission: Provide the education, resources, guidance and advocacy necessary to ensure our members reflect the highest professional and ethical standards within the community while promoting and protecting private property rights and home ownership.

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