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Government Affairs and

Advocacy at Work
GOV

2017 was one of GSABA’s most active years Taylor, respectively. During the Texas Legislative
with government affairs and advocacy. Our Session, our industry’s priorities took center stage
Association sent a delegation of 50+ builder and TAB counted a perfect 6 out of 6 priority bills
and associate members to Austin for the Texas that passed, an unprecedented success. SABPAC
Association of Builders (TAB) Rally Day at the solidified new bylaws for the first time in its history.
Capitol, where they educated 15 area legislators Members have reached out to new City Council
on issues that were critical to our industry. Our staff to educate them on construction related
members also traveled to Washington D.C. as issues in San Antonio.
part of the National Association of Home Builders All of this activity and success would not be
(NAHB) Legislative Conference to meet with our possible without the great member volunteers
Federal representatives in July. From March to who have taken an interest in advocating for our
June, GSABA members interviewed candidates industry. It’s not always glamorous, and it’s not
for local offices, with the San Antonio Builders always easy. However, our industry depends on
Political Action Committee (SABPAC) supporting the energy that our members harness to keep the
pro-housing candidates. Our 2017 President politicians honest and attentive to our vital industry.
Wayne Moravits and Executive Vice President From me to you, the GSABA membership, thank you.
Kristi Sutterfield raised critical funds for the Trevor Whitney
OneSA Bond Campaign and former Mayor Ivy Director of Government Affairs & Education

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