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Political Advocacy

Opening Doors to the American Dream

Homeownership is foundational to our families, economy, and community. To sustain and create accessible homeownership opportunities, BIA partners with its members, Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to address industry issues beginning in local jurisdictions and extending to state and federal law making.

Powerful Advocacy Begins with You.

You are on the frontlines facing the challenges of codes, laws, and regulations affecting your business, employees, and community. Help us share your story with decisionmakers. Start by letting our Government Affairs Director, Noelle Lovern, know your challenges.

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Tell Your Story.

Be an advocate for the industry. Laws, regulations, impact fees,
material and labor costs, taxes, and more impact housing
affordability. Small increases in cost along the supply chain can cause
the cost to build, and thus housing prices, to soar. Your experiences as
a business owner, realtor, builder, remodeler, supplier, subcontractor,
home buyer, and/or seller are important, and they resonate with our
elected officials more than any statement made by the BIA.

Local, State, National

County Efforts
Our Government Affairs strategy begins in our local jurisdictions where we leverage well-
established relationships with elected officials and influential decisionmakers. We use our
deep industry knowledge to move the needle on important issues. Our faces are seen at
critical meetings and our voices heard through various channels.

Building Industry Group PAC
The political voice for the construction industry in Southwest Washington, BIG PAC works to
create a business-friendly environment by supporting candidates for office that are advocates
for housing affordability and construction, in general, as well as educate the public about
construction costs associated with government regulations, fees, and land-use policy.

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Clark County Council
Public meetings
First Tuesday 10:00 AM
Third Tuesday 6:00 PM

Vancouver City Council
City Council
First - Fourth Mondays 6:30 PM

Battle Ground City Council
City Council
First & Third Mondays 7:00 PM

Ridgefield City Council
City Council
Second & Fourth Thursday 6:30 PM

Camas City Council
City Council
First & Third Monday 7:00 PM

La Center City Council
City Council
Second & Fourth
Wednesdays 6:30 PM