AAGLA After Hours: The Proposed Justice for Renters Act

Rent Control Ballot Initiative - Help Save Vacancy De-Control

Member Networking & Fundraiser

The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles ISSUES PAC invites you to an important briefing on an upcoming, November 2024 ballot initiative, the “Justice for Renters Act.”

Date: Thursday, January 25th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Hotel Maya
Address: 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

Networking: Connect with fellow members, advocates, and experts in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Strengthen existing connections and forge new ones with industry professionals.
Important Discussion: Be a part of an engaging and informative discussion about the proposed rent control ballot proposal that has the potential to destroy the future of the Rental Housing business. Gain valuable insights into the planned opposition campaign's current polling results and understand its multifaceted strategy. Understand the impacts of this detrimental proposal on your investment property.”
Expert Perspective: Our political strategist, Tony Russo, who was responsible for the successful opposition to previous rent control ballot initiatives, Propositions 10 and 21, will discuss the opposition campaign strategy and how you can help us to defeat the proposed ballot initiative. Our Sacramento-based state lobbyist, Kate Bell, will provide an update and briefing on the current legislative session and discuss proposed new laws that were passed
Refreshments: Indulge in an array of delectable appetizers and enjoy a complimentary drink as you immerse yourself in meaningful conversations. The Hotel Maya has a wonderful bar, too!
Support the Opposition: Your generous financial support is necessary to win! To support the opposition campaign against this destructive ballot initiative, we kindly suggest a minimum contribution of $100 per person to the AAGLA Issues PAC.100% of all proceeds for this event will go towards funding the opposition campaign

Special Guests:

• Kate Bell, founder of Kate Bell Strategies, is known as one of California’s most effective lobbyists before the Legislature and Administration, with nearly two decades of representing clients in industries such as aviation, cybersecurity, education, business, health, housing, procurement, taxes, and technology. Before founding Kate Bell Strategies, Kate was a partner at Capitol Advocacy, where she led the firm’s tax and procurement practices. During her time at the firm, Kate won several multi-million-dollar tax refund claims, negotiated settlements, developed effective policies and new business incentives, and represented clients before the Board of Equalization, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Franchise Tax Board, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and the Office of Tax Appeals. She also worked on taxability issues, tax regulations, and tax reform before the Legislature.
• Anthony Russo, a partner at Russo McGarty & Associates, leader in government relations, political strategy, and public policy. Anthony has a 26-year track record in government relations, political strategy and public policy. He specializes in providing strategic consulting to major corporations, professional associations, and initiative campaigns. Anthony previously was Group Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for the Irvine Company, one of the nation's largest private real estate companies, where he had responsibility for government affairs, political action, branding, and communications. Anthony participated in several successful political efforts including the opposition to Proposition 10 in November 2018 and Proposition 21 in 2020. Anthony graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in political science.

Advance Registration Required.

We'll have complimentary drinks and appetizers available for all registered attendees.

For questions, or additional information, please reach out to Diana Alcaraz or Jessica Garcia by calling (213) 384-4131; Ext. 301 (Diana) or Ext 311 (Jessica).

See you there!

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