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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

850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 696-8200
 
 

County of San Mateo | Planning And Building
San Mateo County Flood Insurance Rate Map Zone Information
The County of San Mateo has provided a notice to lending institutions and real estate and insurance agents regarding flood insurance rate map zone information.
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"Switch is On" Home Electrification Resources Website
The "Switch is On" campaign has launched a new website where homeowners can easily find contractors, income qualifying programs, incentives for their zip code and to connect with electrification experts.
Brisbane Joint Sewer Lateral Disclosure
Pursuant to City of Brisbane municipal code 13.04.431, Public Works Director Randy Breault has provided a brochure for Realtors and Homeowners to understand the joint sewer lateral disclosure requirement:
Peninsula Clean Energy | Partnering with Realtors
Peninsula Clean Energy | Partnering with Realtors
On Tuesday, November 9, Kirsten Andrews-Schwind from Peninsula Clean Energy shared a presentation about opportunities for real estate professionals to collaborate on clean energy initiatives, including bringing up concerns about building electrification proposals.
Elmer Martinez, Jesse Gutierrez
Recap: Speaker Series | Director Updates & Special Honors Q4.21
On Thursday, October 21, SAMCAR Past Presidents Elmer G. Martinez (2020) and Jesse D. Gutierrez (2019) received California State Resolutions from California Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Kevin Mullin, Assemblymember Marc Berman and Senator Josh Becker. The resolutions were presented by Elmer Martinez Jr. at Green Hills Country Club at a special limited capacity ceremony. Also presented at the Speaker Series were C.A.R. Director Reports from the Fall 2021 Business Meetings from C.A.R. Directors Jesse Gutierez, Nestor Icaza, Elmer Martinez, and Michael Verdone, as well as an address from San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos, with Master of Ceremonies and 2021 SAMCAR President David Zigal. Read more for photos from the event provided by SAMCAR Affiliate member Craig Burleigh Photography.
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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.
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