by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 29, 2017 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
A couple and their pets were airlifted from the second floor of their home on the Texas Bayou as the water flooded their home quickly and unexpectedly. That couple includes a past president of Community Associations Institute (PCAM #35). A woman and her two daughters...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 24, 2017 | State Advocacy
Per the Uniform Law Commission’s web site, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC, also known as the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws), established in 1892, provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 19, 2017 | Federal Advocacy
U.S. Congress has been talking about Tax Reform for several years and President Trump has now turned his focus to Tax Reform by asking Congress to deliver a plan. This week, CAI submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee to consider as they discuss Tax Reform....
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 5, 2017 | Federal Advocacy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing state and local laws that may slow consumer access to high-speed (broadband) Internet service. The FCC is prepared to pre-empt state and local “impediments” to the installation of the communications...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 18, 2017 | State Advocacy
Most board of directors govern fairly, responsibly and successfully. It’s true. In a recent homeowner satisfaction survey conducted by Zogby Analytics for the Foundation for Community Association Research, 84% of homeowners said their elected governing board is...
