by Elise Busse | Jan 7, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
Volunteers serving on CAI’s state Legislative Action Committees (LACs) regularly navigate changes in the legislative and regulatory landscape affecting community associations. While these shifts can feel overwhelming or difficult to manage, it’s important to remember that many LACs across the country are facing similar challenges. To help CAI members and LAC volunteers stay informed, connected, and prepared, CAI offers a suite of legislative resources to support effective advocacy throughout 2026.
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Elise Busse, Tony Campisi, CAE, Marlee Breakstone, Ben Price | Dec 23, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Holidays, Legislative Action Committees, volunteers
As we approach the final days of 2025, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team thanks its legislative action committees, volunteer advocates, and members who support and advocate on behalf of the 77.1 million people living and working in America’s 369,000...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 1, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, Holidays, Resources, volunteers
As we step into December, many of us are coming off a long weekend of family, friends, food, and reflection. We are now facing inboxes whose cups have definitely overflowed. Before diving into the emails, meetings, and to-do lists I invite you to pause, take a breath,...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Elise Busse, Tony Campisi, CAE, Marlee Breakstone, Ben Price | Nov 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team recently asked CAI members to share why they advocate on behalf of the community association industry. We received thoughtful answers. A reserve professional in Florida says he advocates because he believes in “the power of...
by Marlee Breakstone, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Connect with Elected Officials, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, FEMA, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Insurance, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Resources, ROAD to Housing Act, volunteers
During the 2025 CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit yesterday, a record-breaking 195 CAI-member advocates from 30 states, and Washington D.C., met with federal lawmakers to educate them on policy issues affecting those living and working in community associations...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Marlee Breakstone | Sep 11, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Resources, volunteers
Fall is approaching, and many community associations are planning annual meetings and fiscal budgets. On average, community association residents connect three to four times per year with their community’s governing board, according to the Homeowner Satisfaction...
