WHAT DO OKCMAR REALTORS® CARE ABOUT?
OKCMAR ADVOCACY
OKCMAR’s advocacy efforts extend throughout Oklahoma, Canadian and Cleveland counties and include 36 municipalities. OKCMAR advocates on policies related to housing, private property rights and the ability to freely buy, sell and lease property for the good of the community.
Advocacy is about caring. That’s who we R! REALTORS® who care about their clients, community, profession, and industry. We show it every day through a continuum of programs and strategies making our communities better places to live and work.
Carolyn Sims
2023 OKCMAR PRESIDENT
OUR HOMELESS INITIATIVE
As REALTORS® and champions of housing, we recognize how impactful having a home is to each and every human being. Many of us are already involved in supporting our community. However, when we collaborate, we can facilitate even more significant change for the most vulnerable of our population.
· 10% of the population are veterans
· 16% are members of families with children
· 36% are female, 63% are male, 1% are transgender or nonconforming
· 51% are white, 27% are black, 10% are Native American
· 20% are youth age 24 or younger
· 28% of the population reports mental illness
· 35% are considered “chronically” homeless
· 50% were staying in a shelter, 13% in transitional housing, 35% unsheltered
According to data from the Homeless Alliance’s Management Information System, 14,309 people were served by the organization throughout 2021.
The simple answer is time and money. There are plenty of services throughout Oklahoma City with a mission to address the problem and they need your help. Monetary donations are helpful, but donating your time through volunteering is just as important.
Through our homeless initiative and advocacy program, we aim to connect all of our members with ways of supporting established organizations in our community serving the unhoused.
The City of OKC has also adopted an action plan to address homelessness in a comprehensive way. From prevention, affordable housing, and emergency shelters, the City is employing a strategy to help our unhoused citizens.
GET INVOLVED
Let’s develop new ideas and solutions aimed at supporting our communities. With your help we can be a force in eliminating homelessness, creating opportunities for new homeowners and working with elected officials and other organizations to create a housing market that serves everyone in our community.
We can’t do this without you. Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® to do their part to support efforts to create a sound and dynamic real estate market.
HOW?
SUPPORT RPAC
By contributing your Fair Share to RPAC shows your support for the profession and the industry. The more we raise, the more we can do.
SIGN UP TO HELP
Serve on a committee, work group, or task force. These entities are working to develop and implement policies and solutions that support the needs of our community.
STAY CONNECTED
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KNOW YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Lasting beyond elections, advocacy occurs when we continue communications with elected officials about the issues and policies that impact the profession, industry, and community.
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WHAT IS RPAC
- RPAC is the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (PAC) that is run by REALTORS® for REALTORS®.
- OKRPAC is how Oklahoma REALTORS® join NAR is supporting pro-REALTOR® candidates in our state.
- REALTORS® decide who gets RPAC dollars based on a candidate's support for real estate issues.
- RPAC is completely voluntary.
- RPAC is bipartisan and supports both Democratic and Republican candidates.
RPAC ADVOCACY WINS!
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS WINS
State Capitol success kept REALTORS® working during the pandemic and the passing of regulatory legislation important in maintaining fairness in our industry.
NATIONAL WINS
National wins in the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and COVID-19 federal actions helped support real estate professionals.
LOCAL WINS
Progress with local municipalities promotes housing inventory and affordability through policy and ordinance changes.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
VOTE
It is important that every REALTOR votes. Your vote for candidates and issues helps build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment at the local, state, and national levels.
of REALTORS® are Registered to Vote.
of Oklahomans voted ranking next to last.
of OKCMAR supported candidates won!
in RPAC contributions to candidates and ballot initiatives since 2016.
of REALTORS® are Registered to Vote.
of Oklahomans voted ranking next to last.
of OKCMAR supported candidates won!
in RPAC contributions to candidates and ballot initiatives since 2016.
ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP TEAM
Gov Affairs Director
Gov Affairs Specialist
Gov Affairs Chair
Policy
Chair
Advocacy
Chair
Homeless Initiative Chair
RPAC Committee Chair
RECENT ACTIVITIES
Check out our work
Formerly the Government Affairs Program, OKCMAR Advocacy was established in 2022. Here are some of the highlights of OKCMAR’s advocacy efforts:
OKCMAR Supports Successful Fix the Jail Campaign
First REALTOR® Day at City Hall
OKCMAR RPAC INVESTMENT SETS RECORDS
2022 Policy Framework
OKCMAR HELPS OKCPS PASS LARGEST BOND EVER
Coming UP
November 2024
GET IN TOUCH
CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!
If you want to learn more about OKCMAR’s Advocacy efforts or join the team, please contact us by completing the information below.
OKCMAR office
- 3131 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
- (405) 840-1493
- advocacy@okcmar.org