June 12, 2019
#1 Dual Membership...SAHBA AND NAHB
Did you know as a member of SAHBA you also are a member of the National Association of Home Builders? This 2-in-1 membership is another great benefit of SAHBA.
 
 Not only can you attend any NAHB meeting, with this “dual membership” you automatically receive additional benefits including multiple opportunities to save money! Click here for details and check out the deal for $1,000 off a new GM Vehicle below.
 
If you need more information about how to tap into NAHB benefits or access your NAHB Pin Number email us at info@sahba.org. 
#2 Biz Community Mayoral Forum a Hit
Last week SAHBA joined other leading business organizations – Tucson Metro Chamber, Tucson Association of Realtors, So. Arizona Leadership Council – to host a forum featuring the Democratic candidates for Mayor of Tucson.

This is a critical race and will determine whether we take our economy to the next level or we are content with the status quo. We need a leader who understands businesses, like those that make up SAHBA, are key to improving our community. Nearly 150 people showed up to hear from the candidates who spoke on everything from public safety to impact fees to new flying missions at Davis Monthan to road conditions. Click here to view a replay of the forum.
#3 Advocating for Your Interests on Capitol Hill
Last week SAHBA members Ed Castelhano, Al LeCoq and Government Affairs Director Shawn Cote were part of a 650 plus delegation of home building leaders who visited Capitol Hill last week urging Congress to address various housing affordability concerns. 

As housing affordability continues to decline nationally it will adversely impact home ownership. Improving the regulatory and business climate for home builders becomes more critical.

The team met with 9 of Arizona’s Congressional Offices to discuss a variety of issues including workforce development and immigration, tariffs and trade policy, building codes and housing finance reform. As your advocate, we will continue to fight for policies that advance home ownership at the Federal, State and Local level
#4 Legal Effort Receives Support from NAHB
SAHBA’s effort to ensure impact fees in the Town of Marana are fair, equitable and statutorily compliant has received financial support from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  These funds will be used to help defray costs associated with our complaint that the Town of Marana violated state statute in its water and wastewater impact fee studies.  

The Legal Action Committee reviewed our case and through their support demonstrated SAHBA is on the right track to ensure home builders and home buyers are not disproportionally responsible for funding infrastructure that serves existing residents.  
#5 Sahuarita Moves to Online Inspection Scheduling
In a move that will help our members, effective June 10 th , the Town of Sahuarita will begin scheduling ALL inspections online. 

Online customers will need to create an account in advance of scheduling inspections or submitting plans. Click here for more information.
Other News...
SAHBA Member Attends Drought Plan Ceremony

Karen Cesare (3rd from the left) , founder of Nowak Environmental and Pima County representative to the Central Arizona Project Board, participated in the signing ceremony of a historic agreement to protect the Colorado River System and Lake Mead. The Drought Contingency plan unites Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and the United States collaborative action to protect and enhance the sustainability of the river system on behalf of the estimated 40 million people who rely on it. Kudos to Cesare for her work in helping lead Arizona's efforts. 
Join the Tucson Change Movement

Local businesses, nonprofits, faith based organizations and the City of Tucson have come together to raise awareness and help end homelessness in our community through the Tucson Change Movement.  

Your spare change joins a growing pool of funds that go towards innovative and effective programs to end homelessness and address issues that accompany homelessness and mental health in our community. When you make a donation through one of the brightly colored #TucsonChange meters in and around the downtown Tucson area, your change will help fund jobs, gateway housing and provide essential items for the homeless. This is grass roots, high visibility, all volunteer campaign that focuses private and public organizations and individual efforts for the greater good.
Join SAHBA Member Sunshine Experts at the next Marana Chamber Mixer. Click here to register.
Mark Your Calendars
June 12 - Custom Build Council Mtg

June 18 - BRE Mtg

June 18 - Tech Committee Mtg

June 20 - Advisory Council Mtg

July 2 - BRE Mtg

July 3 - Remodelers Council Mtg CANCELLED

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