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very day, Every day, Every day of the year! Before we get into next year however there is one announcement I am going to start with— If you are considering running for office in the Primary Election next March, December is when filing closes —visit your county Registrar of Voters for information— • Orange County Registrar of Voters—https://ocvote.gov/ candidates • Riverside County Registrar of Voters—https://voteinfo.net
January—You Start the Year Off Fine
gifts and sweet treats our legislators will give our industry.
March—In Washington, D.C., We’ll Work Across thet Aisle!
JANUARY A number of state laws go into effect January first. At our General Membership Meeting this past September, AAOC Lobbyist Ron Kingston provided a great breakdown of the legislative session— and at the January General Membership Meeting, on January 10th, Mike Brennan will be providing a legal update. Register now to attend the meeting— https://www.aaoc.com/events/generalmembership-meeting-january-2024.
February—A Sacramento Valentine
California’s Primary Election will occur on March 5th, but even better— Join us in Washington, D.C. for NAA Advocate, where we will be among the voices communicating NAA’s legislative policy priorities to our California congressional delegation. Advocate will be held March 12–13, 2024. Find out more information and register— https://www.naahq.org/advocate.
April—CalRHA Leg Day Will Make You Smile!
As for this article—That’s right, I’m going Neil Sedaka for this one. As we look ahead to 2024, it is important to have a concept of what our industry is looking at each month—and what you should be prepared for as multifamily housing providers and leaders.
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Well, it will be two days late—but February 16th is the deadline to introduce bills for the 2024 state legislative session. I can’t wait to see what kinds of
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December 2023
Just as we do with NAA Advocate in Washington, D.C., we will do in Sacramento for CalRHA’s Legislative Day. Keep your eyes open for informa-
