The U.S. holiday commonly called Presidents’ Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday in February. In 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes decreed Washington’s Birthday a national holiday, and it has remained so since. Officially, the federal holiday is still called Washington’s Birthday.
Presidents’ Day is a time of commemoration and honoring the past, present, and future of our country and the communities that make them great. For community association residents, managers, and professionals, this may look like taking the day as an opportunity to recommit to advocating on behalf of the 77.1 million people living and working in America’s 369,000 community associations and ensuring they remain preferred places to live.
Americans nationwide have today off in honor of Presidents’ Day, but our advocacy work never ends. Join us in taking the following actions to make the most of your day off and advance CAI’s public policy priorities:
- Sign up to receive advocacy alert emails from CAI. Get real-time updates on CAI’s work and opportunities to advocate on legislation moving through your state’s legislature.
- Review and bookmark CAI’s legislative tracking site. Check this page regularly to ensure you are in-the-know about any new and existing legislation impacting our industry.
- Check out CAI’s Take Action Center and support ongoing campaigns in your state.
- Let us know why you’re a CAI advocate. Need some inspiration? Check out these responses from fellow CAI members.
- Save the Date for CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit on Sept. 24.
Community associations comprise people with different ideals, preferences, and values. Just as the presidency is larger than any single person who holds the office, community association living is more than any one resident, manager, or board member. Community members must work together based on a shared commitment to promoting harmony, community, responsible citizenship, and effective leadership. Check out CAI’s civility pledge to learn more.
Thank you for being a CAI advocate. We would be remiss not to give a shoutout to our CAI presidents, past and present. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact CAI’s Government & Public Affairs team at government@caionline.org.
