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October 3 , 2016
Governmental Affairs
Get Contra Costa Moving:
Vote Yes On Measure X!
This November, Contra Costa voters will have the opportunity to approve a $2.9 billion transportation plan and revenue measure that features cutting-edge transportation improvements and new infrastructure. These local dollars will also be leveraged to bring in almost three times more state and federal funding for our critical local projects and programs.

Passing Measure X is not only important for those of us who live and work in Contra Costa County, it is critical for our industry. Without an influx of new transportation dollars, the county and its cities will rely even more heavily on already high impact fees on new development. Click here to view a letter from BIA|Bay Area Chairman Paul Nieto for more information about why passing Measure X is so important.

What can you do to help?
  • Donate money. Polling shows this measure will pass if voters receive sufficient information about its benefits. But mailers, cable advertisements and other means of communication cost money. Click here to donate online. Or if you prefer, download a remit form and, if needed, a W-9.
  • Tell your friends, neighbors and family to take an extra few seconds and locate Measure X on a very long ballot and vote yes.
  • Officially endorse Measure X and allow your name to appear on the Measure X website and other materials. Click here to download an endorsement form.
  • Donate your time. Email Lisa Vorderbrueggen at BIA if you have a few hours to devote to phone banking.
  • Share one or more of the informative videos linked below with your colleagues, family and friends:  
Video #3: Measure X
Video #3: Measure X

Help Spread the Word:
Yes on Prop. 51!

CBIA needs your help to promote and encourage support for Proposition 51 - the $9 billion statewide school bond that is vital to our industry.

New housing and project development could be stopped in its tracks unless a new $9 billion statewide school bond is approved this November.

State funding has been exhausted and there is a $2 billion backlog of local school district projects in need of funding for modernization, safety repairs, seismic renovations, and new school construction.

Failure to pass a statewide school bond would be devastating for new construction:
Local school districts could levy Level III school mitigation fees or any amounts they deem necessary on new projects to build and update school facilities.

CEQA lawsuits could be used to stop projects or hold them hostage.

Building moratoriums could be enacted in areas without sufficient state funding for school facilities.
Membership
Welcome New Members for September
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA|Bay Area in September! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to membership@biabayarea.org .
 
The BIA|Bay Area Remembers Dave MacLellan
Dave passed away September 22, 2016, surrounded by his family and closest friends, after a two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave MacLellan was truly an extraordinary person.  When President Dwight Eisenhower signed Dave's Eagle Scout card, Dave became the youngest Eagle Scout in America. Dave graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Fuel Technology. For his Master's thesis on combustion chamber design, Dave received the prestigious Centennial Fellow award from Penn State. In 1969, Dave started his career in the homebuilding industry as an apartment and home builder and went on to win AIA, ULI, and MAME awards. Dave continued his career in the industry as a building consultant and author. Dave wrote books on building performance guidelines and homeowner maintenance that have become the standards of the industry. Dave also started Pacific InterWest Building Consultants, a successful third party inspection company. Dave sold the company and retired in 2015. Dave's contributions to the industry were recognized in 2011 when he was inducted into the California Homebuilding Hall of Fame.
 
Dave will be greatly missed. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 30th at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, California 94549.
PWB Scholarship - Deadline Extended to October 21st
The PWB's fall scholarship program deadline has been extended to Friday, October 21st. Scholarship are available for both students and BIA members for educational purposes. Courses must be related to the building industry to be considered.  Click here for student application. Click here for member application. 
California Homebuilding Foundation Releases 2016 Compensation Survey Report
As an advocate for the wellbeing of our industry's workforce, the California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) has constructed a 2016 Compensation Survey Report . The survey reports overall findings and analyzes how earnings vary with location, years of experience, size of company, company performance and other key factors that influence pay. Compensation surveys are very helpful to provide a basis for understanding average earnings and identifying the factors that drive income. Call (916) 340-3340 ext. #332 or #340 for download inquiries.
Events
BRE Fall Forum - Limited Door Sales Available
The annual BRE Fall Forum is this Friday, October 7th at 8:00am at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. If you are still interested in attending, limited door sales will be available, please feel free to contact events@biabayarea.org to reserve your spot. For complete information on the event, visit the event page HERE .
BIA 2016 Election Recap - November 10th
Join the BIA|Bay Area for breakfast and a panel discussion of the results of the 2016 election. Tickets on sale now; visit our event page HERE.
Annual PASS Reception & Toy Drive - November 15th
Tickets and (limited) sponsorships are available NOW for the Annual PASS Reception and Toy Drive! This is a
member only event and each attendee will receive the Builder Project Directory.  Check out the BIA event page for full details HERE. 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 7 - BRE Annual Fall Forum
October 26 - SMC Dinner Program with JBREC Design Lens
November 10 - Election Recap Breakfast
November 15 - PASS Fall Reception & Toy Drive
December 8 - John Burns Economic Forecast
January 27 - BIA Installation. Save the Date!
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In This Issue
BIA Bay Area Links
Councils & Committees
Governmental Affairs
Housing 4 All
Click here for BIA's Housing4All blog, where you will find news about the Bay Area's housing shortage along with videos, statistics and an opportunity to join us in our quest to provide housing for all.
 
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