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The AAGD Government Affairs Department serves as a local liaison for the legislative programs conducted by the Texas Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association.
Our team also maintains its own Political Action Committee that contributes to local, county, state, and federal level candidates who represent and advocate for the rental housing industry.
MONITOR & ANALYZE
legislation and regulation at the local, state and federal levels.
REPRESENT THE INDUSTRY
at community events and public meetings.
BUILD & MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS
with elected officials.
PROTECT our industry & INFLUENCE public policy
DALLAS FIRE WATCH
The PAC successfully advocated against the city mandate requiring Dallas Fire-Rescue employees to conduct Fire Watch at multi-family properties, saving our members tens of thousands of dollars.
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IRVING RECYCLING
The AAGD-led grassroots initiative resulted in defeat of the city's proposed recycling mandate, preventing undue regulations and cost increases for AAGD members with properties in the city.
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GARLAND WATER RATES
Following AAGD’s advocacy efforts, the city council delayed the rate increase. The delay led to over $700,000 in cost savings for AAGD members and residents in Garland.
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MESQUITE GATE ORDINANCE
AAGD staff proposed an alternative ordinance to allow for less expensive equipment and a delayed implementation of the new requirements. The Mesquite City Council adopted all AAGD’s proposed changes.
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IRVING INSPECTIONS
AAGD’s efforts were successful in blocking the rental registration and inspection program from reaching the city council for a vote. The city council declined to consider a rental registration and inspection program in the future.
READ CASE STUDYOur Government Affairs Team is actively monitoring local and state issues that impact the multifamily industry. Through relationships with elected officials, tracking software, and consultants, we monitor for changes to the following list:
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- Building Codes
- Mandatory Section 8
- Maintenance
- Licensing
- Impact Fees/Tax Policy
- Utility Regulations
- Inspections
- Swimming Pool Rules
- Fire Codes
- Mandatory Recycling
- Fair Housing
- Towing
The AAGD PAC supports local and state candidates running for office by making campaign contributions. Our PAC is dedicated to endorsing strong candidates who will help our industry to continue to thrive. Below is a list of the offices we endorse candidates for:
- State Representatives
- State Senators
- Justices of the Peace
- Constables
- County Judges
- County Commissioners
- City Council Members
- Mayors
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Together, our dollars can do more. 100% of AAGD PAC contributions go toward supporting our endorsed political candidates. Further your investment in our advocacy efforts by contributing to the AAGD PAC today.
Meet OUR advocacy TEAM
Jason Simon, J.D. - Vice President of Government Affairs
E-mail: jsimon@aagdallas.com
Phone: 972-739-9505
Jason has served on staff at AAGD since 2015. As Vice President of Government Affairs, he directs all federal, state, and local advocacy efforts in addition to overseeing all fundraising and strategy for the AAGD PAC.
Prior to joining AAGD, he held positions with four members of Congress, a prominent North Texas chamber of commerce, and a global public relations company. Jason earned a B.S. from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and completed his law degree at the University of Tulsa College of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma.