Advocacy Issues A to Z

NAR’s Advocacy Group staff is working on a number of pressing public policy issues affecting the real estate industry and REALTORS®. Highlighted below are a few federal, state, and local issues and the staff experts working on that issue. Additional issues and information can be found in the Political Advocacy section of nar.realtor at www.nar.realtor/political-advocacy and the REALTOR® Party website at www.realtorparty.realtor. Use the staff directory for contact information at the end of the Resource Guide to contact staff.

Transportation

Convenient and efficient transportation infrastructure enhances the quality of communities, supports property values, and mitigates traffic congestion effects that accompany growth. REALTORS® support improving mobility in communities so that all citizens have access to transportation means best suited to their needs. NAR believes in leveling the playing field with respect to funding highways versus transit and other modes. NAR supports a broad community vision that considers the needs of all transportation users and emphasizes repair and maintenance over development of new capacity. In addition, NAR supports a modest increase in the federal motor fuel tax and annual adjustments for inflation.
Russell Riggs
Director, Environmental and Sustainability Policy
Federal Policy & Industry Relations
202-383-1259
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