OKCMAR members dropped off enough diapers to fill up the Infant Crisis Services van! Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Special thanks and congratulations to Renee Musgrove and Coldwell Banker Select for bringing in the most diapers at over 10,300!

Runners-up Paula Pittman and Metro First Realty Group brought in diapers and monetary donations for Infant Crisis Services.



In addition to the election results, we will be discussing the housing study and OKC's next steps!

The most comprehensive study of housing for the Oklahoma City metro will be presented at the Oklahoma City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 31st at 8:30 AM. OKCMAR Board Member Jessica Thompson and Government Affairs Director Gary Jones have been involved in this study, serving on the Advisory Stakeholder Group.

OKCMAR Government Affairs Chair Glen Cosper stated, “We have been waiting for months for this presentation. The study has been in the works for almost 2 years.”

We invite you to attend the council meeting at City Hall, located at 200 N. Walker Ave. Please wear a mask. The meeting will also be live streamed.

This presentation is listed as item AN on page 7 of the 8:30 AM meeting agenda.

The findings show the city had sufficient, affordable, and adequate housing for those who make at or above the median income in Oklahoma City. However, for the 44% who do not make this level of income, the picture is different.

Oklahoma City commissioned the study to obtain a clearer picture of the current condition and availability of housing in the metro.

The report is a continuum of insight and strategies the community can pursue to help solve the issues in housing.

"OKCMAR’s leadership, working with the membership, plans to be part of this effort," said Cosper.



2022 OKCMAR and MLSOK Board voting will be available on the membership portal from August 31st until midnight September 7th, with results announced during the virtual luncheon.



If you are amongst the 1800 OKCMAR members due for a triennial Code of Ethics requirement, enroll in a class soon! If you're not sure, check your status.

Here are some recommendations we have for completing this requirement in a timely manner:

OKCMAR classes are included as part of your membership at no additional cost.

August Sale:

Save 25% using code AUG25

Developed by OKCMAR's Board leadership earlier this year, the current strategic plan calls for an update of the association’s government affairs and advocacy program. This resulted in the creation of work groups that need participation from the membership: 

Policy

Chaired by Jessica Thompson, the group will be working on strategies to identify and prioritize important issues that impact the real estate profession and industry.

Advocacy

Chaired by Gabriela Chavez, the group will be working on strategies that promote the government affairs and advocacy policy initiatives. 

Community and Marketing

Chaired by Anya Mashaney, the group will be working on strategies to communicate, inform and engage the OKCMAR membership with the policy initiative and advocacy effort.

Political Partners

Chaired by Carolyn Sims, the group works with local municipalities to coordinate policy objectives advocated by the profession and the industry.

If you have an interest in working to develop and advocate on policies impacting real estate and housing, send OKCMAR Government Affairs Director Gary Jones an email at gjones@okcmar.org. 

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