BRR had an incredible year with some exciting accomplishments and noteworthy events. I would like to thank the many volunteers, committee members, BRR leadership, and my fellow staff members who have been instrumental in making our advocacy efforts such a huge success. Below are some highlights of what we accomplished in 2017:
- Endorsed and help pass school district bonds and levies in West Ada, Kuna, and Boise School Districts.
- Helped elect (or re-elect) ten different city council candidates that BRR endorsed.
- Raised over $76,000 in REALTOR® Party grants to invest in our community.
- Conducted a two-day “WalkShop” with the City of Boise, and gained national recognition for our work highlighting ways to improve Orchard Street.
- Supported a free Fair Housing Workshop to the public in partnership with the Idaho Fair Housing Council.
- Secured funding for a yearlong project with CATCH, Inc., to address homelessness and housing-related issues in our area.
- Began work on a collaborative project with the City of Boise and Idaho Public Land Trust to create a new trail in the Boise Foothills.
- Hired a new staff member, Cameron Kinzer, to assist us in advocacy efforts as our Government Affairs Specialist.
Joined Boise State University in a Treasure Valley survey to gather important information on housing, transportation, and quality of life, which we can use to help influence lawmakers.
To the one-third of BRR members who have invested their personal money into RPAC this year, I applaud you for your commitment to your industry and community and thank you for providing us with resources to engage our elected leaders and promote our values and vision for the future. We couldn’t have had these successes without you!
2018 is going to be another great year for Boise Regional REALTORS®, so stay tuned and give us a call if you need anything!
Happy New Year!
Soren Dorius and Cameron Kinzer
Government Affairs Department
Boise Regional REALTORS®
