Virginia Government Affairs/PAC Committee Meeting
The AOBA Virginia Government Affairs Committee and Virginia Metropolitan Political Action Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. For convenience, the meeting will be in virtual format on Zoom.
All members with interests in Virginia are welcomed to join. The agenda is available here.
This meeting will include:
- A review of local issues in Northern Virginia
- An update on Commonwealth legislation and preview of the Virginia Housing Commission work
- Adoption of the 2026 Virginia Metropolitan PAC budget
- A conversation with Del. Marcus Simon, chair of the House General Laws Housing Subcommittee & Courts of Justice Civil Subcommittee
Additionally, we invite you to register for these two upcoming, important, informative webinars:
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Outlook 2026: Mid-Year Update
Wednesday, June 10 · 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Register: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/outlook-2026-mid-year-update
Join us for a quick 45-minute update on how AOBA’s advocacy has continued to provide value for your membership investment in the face of this hostile political climate, producing significant quantifiable victories in the first half of the year. -
Virginia Landlord/Tenant Law Seminar 2026
Tuesday, June 16 · 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Register: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/virginia-landlordtenant-law-seminar-2026
In preparation for several legal changes due to take effect on July 1, Matthew Moore and Pete Heck, attorneys at Shulman Rogers, will lead this informational session designed to educate members about changes to state laws and regulations affecting commercial and multifamily properties.
Committee meetings for 2026 will be at 1:30-3:00 p.m. on:
- Tuesday, January 13
- Tuesday, April 7
- Tuesday, June 9
- Tuesday, September 15
- Tuesday, November 10
Attendees (10)
Bismah Ahmed
Vice President of Government Affairs, VA - State
AOBA
Trent Besecker
Regional Manager
Equity Residential
Keith Glidden
VP & Co-Director of Property Management
Scott Management, Inc.
Brian Gordon
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
AOBA
Donald Holmes
Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, PC
Joseph Madden
Process and Auditing Specialist
Southern Management Companies LLC
Scott E. Pedowitz
Vice President of Government Affairs, VA - Local
AOBA
Stephen Ramsey
Regional Manager
Bell Partners Inc.
Arianna Royster
Partner
Borger Realty Services
Melissa Steele
Chief Executive Officer
E and G Group
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