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Government Affairs

Government Affairs is the voice of the REALTORS® in local government. Our goal is to protect the REALTORS® of San Mateo County from ordinances, rules and regulations that would be a hindrance to the success of their businesses.  Government Affairs also works to advance one of SAMCAR's primary objectives: the preservation of private property rights throughout San Mateo County.

The Government Affairs staff informs and advises the Board of Directors and SAMCAR's Legislative Committees regarding pertinent land use and zoning policies, state and federal legislation, and local political issues. In conjunction with SAMCAR REALTORS®, the Government Affairs staff executes the legislative and political directives of the Board of Directors.

Government Affairs serves as a liaison between SAMCAR and the California Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, and assists with member mobilization for state and federal issues of importance to the real estate industry.

Government Affairs Director

Fernando Peña
SAMCAR
850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 696-8200
 
 
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Published: May 13, 2019
SAMCAR Receives C.A.R. Member Mobilization Award
At the recent California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) Spring 2019 meetings in Sacramento, SAMCAR was presented with an award for Outstanding Member Mobilization based on the number and percentage of SAMCAR members who responded to the National Association of REALTORS "Call for Action" in 2018 asking Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Thanks to all the SAMCAR members who took the time to respond to NAR's Call for Action urging Congress to extend the NFIP. When you take part in association efforts like that call for action, you are helping demonstrate the collective voice of organized real estate in service of protecting homeowners and your profession. Congratulations!
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Published: January 16, 2019
SAMCAR Welcomes 2019 Leadership, Honors Volunteers at Installation
2019 SAMCAR President Jesse D. Gutierrez and the Board of Directors were officially sworn in to their term by special guest Installation Officer, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California, at SAMCAR's 2019 Installation dinner and ceremony on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Pullman Hotel in Redwood City. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2018 REALTOR of the Year, 2018 Affiliate of the Year, 2018 Community Service Award, Homeowner Hero Awards, Government Affairs Champion, and Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Published: December 21, 2017
Sign Ordinance in South San Francisco
REALTORS: please be diligent about where you place open house and directional signs and always review the city's sign ordinances. Read more for the City of South San Francisco's sign requirements.
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Published: December 20, 2017
NAR Analysis: Congress Passes Tax Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed the congressional "tax reform" bill—The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While NAR remains concerned that the overall structure of the final bill diminishes the tax benefits of homeownership and will cause adverse impacts in some markets, the advocacy of NAR members, as well as consumers, helped NAR to gain some important improvements throughout the legislative process.
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Published: August 14, 2017
City of Millbrae Sewer Lateral Ordinance
Per Millbrae Municipal Code section 8.20.450, prior to transfer of ownership (close of escrow), property owners must perform an in-line closed circuit video inspection of their existing sanitary sewer lateral from the building to the City main.
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Published: May 19, 2017
Video: SAMCAR Leadership Representing YOU in Washington D.C.
From May 15 through 19, your SAMCAR Leadership were at the National Association of REALTORS REALTOR Party Convention & Expo to represent YOU and your clients. In this video, 2017 SAMCAR President Diane Viviani, SAMCAR and NAR Director Ricardo Archila, and committee member Michael Verdone discuss some of the issues of importance to REALTORS and homebuyers.
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