Apartment Trends Magazine October 2016 | Page 19

MAINTAINING THE BALANCE A Your vote does make a difference! s the November election quickly approaches, we are certain it will be one to remember. There is little doubt that the 2016 election might very well be one of the most important in recent history. We invite you, as a member of the Apartment Association, to review the prepared Voter Guide which highlights candidates that are supportive of the rental housing industry. This voter guide identifies candidates for federal and state offices who not only support our industry but who are also willing to work with our industry representatives on important legislative issues. The Government Affairs team though the AAMD Alliance and the Colorado Apartment Association, has researched voting records and www.aamdhq.org interviewed numerous federal and state candidates. We’ve studied the candidate’s positions on a variety of housing related issues. We’ve invested the time to determine which candidates have been supportive of our industry on the critical issues that impact your business. We have made substantial and prudent contributions to candidates in both political parties, but have emphasized those who support small businesses and those who support the renta