Why does AMA need to grow the AMA Political Action Committee (AMAPAC) and the Better Government Fund (BGF)?

Nationally and locally, the political and media landscape is changing for rental housing providers.

The AMAPAC fund will be used to:

- Support elected leaders who are open and receptive to issues pertaining to the apartment industry at the state and local level.

- Preserve the statewide prohibition on rent control and inclusionary zoning.

- Oppose efforts to diminish private property rights in Arizona.

- Protect the careful balance of the Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act.

- Oppose efforts to lengthen the eviction process or add unnecessary and costly regulation.

- Support long-term solutions to increase the production of rental housing including affordable and workforce housing.

- Independently engage in political campaigns to support candidates who understand and help solve the issues facing the rental housing industry and to oppose candidates who are hostile towards rental owners and private property rights.

- Preserve key private property protections.

- Prepare for impending litigation related to private property rights.

It is through AMAPAC and BFG that the apartment industry has a strong and unified voice at the Arizona Capitol and in city halls throughout the state. It is critical to have elected leaders who truly value what our industry brings to our state’s economy and who will work tirelessly to lead Arizona towards a bright future.

AMAPAC and BGF provide the organization with the resources necessary to combat legal, regulatory, and legislative issues aimed at harming the apartment industry. They support and advance policies to strengthen the rental housing industry.

With 2023 dues payments due in January, AMA wants to reach out immediately to explain not just the financial commitment needed but the “why” behind this need. AMA members can donate by visiting azmultihousing.org/amapac-and-bgf.

AMAPAC cannot accept corporate contributions and contributions to AMAPAC are not tax deductible.