by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 1, 2023 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Public Policies, State Advocacy, State Capitols
Advocacy and government affairs have been a core function of CAI from the start. Fifty years ago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with other stakeholders and CAI’s founders, recognized the uniqueness and potential of the community...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 18, 2023 | Legislative Action Committees, Other, State Advocacy, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Dallas, Texas to celebrate CAI’s 50th anniversary and reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that creates the most ideal legislative and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. and Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 3, 2023 | Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, State Advocacy
CAI Legislative Action Committees (LACs) monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 26, 2023 | Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, State Advocacy
With 50 states holding their respective legislative sessions in 2023, CAI’s Legislative Action Committees (LACs) and advocates across the U.S. are extremely busy. So far, 15 states have adjourned their formal legislative sessions for the year. Over the past four...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Apr 13, 2023 | Fair Housing, Federal Advocacy, Other
In honor of Fair Housing Month, we’ve compiled our top blog posts on the issue of Fair Housing and community associations. Community Associations Institute (CAI) supports the right of all individuals to be free from illegal discrimination on the basis of race, color,...