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On July 5, the DC Water Board of Directors approved their multi-year water and sewer rate proposals for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 without any...
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AOBA's non-partisan government affairs activities in DC, Maryland and Virginia provide members with substantial savings in utilities, property taxes and other regulatory fees -- savings that enhance value to owners, tenants and residents. Brief highlights of AOBA's advocacy accomplishments in 2017 are included in the 2017 Advocacy Highlights.
AOBA's advocacy efforts are focused on:
Regional Advocacy Issues: Nicola Whiteman, Esq., Senior Vice
President of Government Affairs
District of Columbia: Kirsten Williams, Esq., Vice President of Government Affairs, DC
Maryland: Ron Wineholt, Vice President of Government Affairs, MD;
Montgomery County: Nicola Whiteman
Virginia: Brian Gordon, Vice President of Government Affairs, VA, or
Bismah Ahmed, Director of Government Affairs, VA
On July 5, the DC Water Board of Directors approved their multi-year water and sewer rate proposals for Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020 without any...
Read PostThe WSSC Commissioners have voted to adopt a new rate structure that beginning July 1, 2019 will dramatically change the way that customers are...
Read PostThe 2017 Wage and Benefits Survey, which was completed by a strong representation of owner/manager firms in the region, was published in July of...
Read PostWhat do Utility Rates, Emergency Preparedness and Law & Risk Management have in common? They are all topics that AOBA is addressing over the...
Read PostFire Alarm and Sprinkler System Operation, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Note: Periodically, AOBA's Emergency Preparedness Committee members...
Read PostThe Virginia Supreme Court recently found a 15-year lease unenforceable because it was not executed with the formalities of a “deed” as...
Read PostThe state minimum wage rate in Maryland increased to $10.10 per hour effective July 1. Although this is the final year of phased-in rate increases...
Read PostGet ready for Sports Capital Week -- July 13-17 in Washington, DC. Major events and closures will be occuring at the Convention Center, the Capital...
Read PostIn the At Large race, AOBA MD State PAC-endorsed candidates, incumbent Hans Riemer and newcomer Gabe Albornoz, easily won on June 26. They will be...
Read PostPrimary elections in Prince George’s County held on June 26 produced winning candidates who, in most cases, should be good for AOBA members to...
Read PostAOBA’s 2018 Golf Tournament – Spots Still Available, Plus NEW Golf 101 Clinic With summer in full swing, AOBA’s Golf Committee...
Read PostMEMBER SPOTLIGHT Jim Kane, Owner Realty Development, LLC. A long-time member who has been active in our Maryland advocacy efforts, Jim owns...
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