Political Action Committees (PACs) are organized groups of citizens who share common interests and voluntarily pool their money to help ensure those interests are represented in the political process. There are over 500 PACs at the federal level, and thousands more in the states. It is estimated that nearly 70 percent of adult Americans are members of groups that have PACs!
Government decisions at all levels have a major impact on how you run your business, care for tenants, and manage the bottom line. We must have legislators in Sacramento who are open to the concerns of rental property owners and managers and value the vital role our industry has on the overall economy. Making legal political contributions to key public policy makers is an excellent opportunity to build relationships during critical periods at both the state and local levels.
Many of the issues the rental housing industry deals with are complicated and controversial. It’s critical that we work together as a united front with a powerful voice to effectively present our views to lawmakers on issues that can profoundly affect the future of our industry. Participation in the political process is critical to the success of any industry. The level of success achieved depends on every member’s commitment.
You may not be politically active, but that doesn’t mean political actions won’t affect you and the future success of the rental housing industry. The fact is government decisions do have positive or damaging effects on how you operate your business and the livelihood of your employees. CAAPAC has worked tirelessly to defeat significant threats such as split roll property tax increases, new inspection fees, and a myriad of costly mandates. CAAPAC needs the broadest support to be successful in preserving and protecting the rental housing industry, so it is vital that all members be active participants.
PAC members may recommend local candidates to their local association. Each association has two appointed CAAPAC Trustees who authorize funding, based on the candidate selection criteria.
CAA works with all public policy makers regardless of their political affiliation to generate support for many issues important to rental property owners. To that end, CAAPAC makes contributions to Democrats and Republicans, equally. We encourage you to support CAA’s missions by supporting CAAPAC – and to support other candidates and causes you agree with through individual contributions.
Members of CAA are already participating through an allotment included in membership dues. For most CAA members only a small portion of their dues are allotted for political and government action. Larger members contribute more based on the number of units they own and/or manage. However, members are encouraged to donate additional funds to further strengthen the Association and protect our right to provide quality rental housing.
Federal and State law limits contributors to individuals who are lawful permanent residents of the United States and non-foreign held businesses.
Contributions to any political committee or entity are not tax deductible.