April Legislative Update
Recording from this morning's Legislative Committee & Board Update Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Tatum
Date posted04/12/2018
Advocacy
Effective advocacy starts with what we know!
Osceola County Development Threatened
School Impact Fees Increased by 87% In the wake of a 6 month moratorium on new development, and on the heels of a massive mobility fee increase passed earlier this year, the Osceola County Commission voted unanimously to pass the School Board’s recommended impact fee proposal. AAGO and the... Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Tatum
Date posted03/13/2018
ADA Reform Passes House!
You took action, and ADA Reform Passed in the US House of Representatives! Greg Brown, NAA's SVP of Government Affairs, sent the following... "[Thursday, February 15th], our legislation in the House – H.R. 620 – to curb 'drive-by' lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act... Continue Reading
Postedby Chip Tatum
Date posted02/16/2018
Win Me
I don't think you're ready for this Yeti... Now through November 9th you can support our industry's advocacy efforts, and be entered to win a 65 gallon Ice Blue Yeti cooler! All proceeds benefit The National Apartment Association Political Action Committee, and 100% of ticket proceeds will go... Continue Reading
Postedby Melissa Dugas
Date posted10/19/2017
Advocacy Schmadvocacy
Why should you include that $35 anyways? Kimberly Hackett-Maggard, SVP of Operations, Royal American AAGO Immediate Past President With each dues invoice we include a "$35 voluntary advocacy contribution" and it is not uncommon for us to get questions about why a community or supplier partner... Continue Reading
Postedby Kimberly Maggard
Date posted08/29/2017
Turn The Page... Check out the Online Key Magazine
The July/August 2017 Key Magazine is now available! Can't wait to receive your Key Magazine in the mail? Check it out online by clicking here! Check it out today! Continue Reading
Postedby Monica Ramsey
Date posted07/1/2017
AAGO Government Resources
AAGO represents apartment communities in 52 cities and 5 counties. Below are links to government websites and resources that may be helpful to AAGO members. If you have an issue related to government regulation or laws, please don't hesitate to call on AAGO to assist. State Level: Florida House... Continue Reading
Date posted02/11/2016
Advocacy at Work
Author: Amanda HoangAAGO Director of Public Affairs and Communications LOCAL As you may remember from our last issue, Fire Assessment Fees are becoming increasingly more common in central Florida. A Fire Assessment Fee is an additional source of revenue that local governments are starting to... Continue Reading
Date posted02/1/2016