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BY KATE COLLINS
BAGI DIRECTOR OF GOVERNER AFFAIRS
HOME PAC
Changing the audience.
by the right audience. Because we understand that you can’t reason with an unreasonable person, we highlight BAGI’s Political Action Committee,
commitment to a favorable building climate. HOME PAC focuses its attention on the races for Mayor,
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PART II:
HOME PAC CHANGING THE AUDIENCE
Over the past few months,
BAGI has been highlighting its efforts relating to “changing the message” and “changing the audience” in the realm of government affairs. While last month’s SITES article focused on efforts to change the message around demographics, community funding, and infrastructure, we discuss this month the importance of making sure the message is received
HOME PAC, and how it bene ts the industry.
So, what is
HOME PAC, exactly?
The mission of HOME PAC is to aid in the election of candidates whose past voting records and/or stated positions on building-related legislation
will enhance local governments’
city and town councils/boards,
and county commissions/councils. HOME PAC also contributes annually to the Indiana Builders Association’s ABBI PAC, which enables builders and lobbyists
to develop effective networking programs with Indiana government leaders and has produced effective results in numerous political campaigns.
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