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Government Affairs Committees
Local area Government Affairs Committees review issues and provide feedback to the Government Affairs Director on current legislative issues. Provides an audience for council members and staff. Holds forums for local elections. Members meet monthly at the local level and as needed at the regional level.
Monthly meeting schedule
Peninsula Government Affairs
Third Wednesday of the month at 11 AM on Zoom
Pacifica Government Affairs
Second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 AM on Zoom
Coastside Government Affairs
Second Wednesday of the month at 11 AM on Zoom
Peninsula Chair
3595 Balboa Street, San Francisco CA 94121
(415) 702-9184
License # 02061177
Peninsula Vice Chair
1427 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame CA 94010
(650) 740-8808
License # 00921757
Coastside Chair
225 S. Cabrillo Hwy,Suite 105B, Half Moon Bay CA 94019
(650) 483-4449
License # 01361161
Coastside Vice Chair
225 S. Cabrillo Hwy,Suite 105B, Half Moon Bay CA 94019
(650) 726-1100
License # 02123184
Pacifica Chair
License # 01104977
Pacifica Vice Chair
License # 01077482
Staff Liaison
Published: June 05, 2026
SAMCAR Joins Congressman Mullin at "Be the Wave" Fundraiser
On Monday, June 1, 2026, members of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS (SAMCAR) attended the Kevin Mullin for Congress Birthday Fundraiser. Billed as "Be the Wave," this fundraising event was an opportunity for SAMCAR members to meet with Congressmember Kevin Mullin and learn more about his efforts to improve our local economy, get input from organizations like SAMCAR, and federal funding for infrastructure projects in San Mateo County.
Published: May 26, 2026
Redwood City Rent Control Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
A proposed rent control initiative introduced by a local organizing group, not the city council, has officially qualified for the November 2026 ballot in Redwood City, setting the stage for a major local campaign over housing policy and affordability.
Published: December 30, 2025
Government Affairs Champions Honored at Committee Luncheon
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025 SAMCAR members from the Peninsula, Coastside, and Pacifica Government Affairs Committee gathered at the SAMCAR office for a special holiday luncheon to celebrate accomplishments addressing advocacy issues throughout the year. Lee Ginsburg (Intero Real Estate), Frank Vella (Starboard Commercial Real Estate), and Judy Taylor (Compass) were honored as the 2025 SAMCAR Government Affairs Champions for their dedication to advancing private property rights and advocating politically on behalf of Realtors and housing providers in San Mateo County.
Published: October 14, 2025
Attention Housing Providers: Redwood City Adds Tenant Protections
Voting 4-2 with one council member absent, the Redwood City Council on Monday, October 13, 2025, acted in favor of adding three new provisions to the Anti-Displacement Program. Both SAMCAR and the California Apartment Association (CAA) argued against the ordinance, which now includes up to four months of relocation assistance (dismissing state law's one month requirement), expands the property eligibility assistance from five units to two units or more (going after small mom and pop housing providers), minimum lease terms, and providing tenants with the right to return after a substantial remodel at the federal Fair Market Rate (not at previous rent).
Published: April 05, 2023
SAMCAR Meets with Congressmember Mullin to Discuss Realtor Priorities
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, SAMCAR members Sue Walsh (FPC Coordinator), Paul Beaudreau, Judy Taylor, Frank Vella, Jerome Madigan, and SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña met with Congressmember Kevin Mullin to discuss research/data, fair housing, inventory, supply, and affordable housing. The purpose of the meeting was to reinforce National Association of REALTORS (NAR) priorities, provide the Congressmember with a new resource team, and for members of SAMCAR to weigh in locally on important topics impacting the real estate industry at the local, state, and federal levels. (Read more for an overview of the REALTOR Priorities discussed).
Published: August 31, 2021
Case Study: Potential Cost Range of All-Electric Conversion
The SAMCAR Government Affairs Committee commissioned a study on the cost of converting a home to electric-only with estimates from eight electrical contractors in San Mateo County and a pool service company. The appliances, services, and range of costs in this study comprise a "menu" of possible options. Some homes will require only few of the options, others will require most, and some may require all.