GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Government Affairs Committee advocates for policies that support a strong, competitive Bay Area commercial real estate industry. We educate members on legislation that impacts development and investment, and coordinate with state and national partners to ensure our chapter’s voice is heard.
The Chapter actively participates in the work of the California Business Properties Association (CBPA), the designated legislative advocate for the NAIOP of California and other industry associations. CBPA represents over 10,000 members, making it the largest consortium of commercial real estate professionals in California.
OUR POLICY FOCUS
State advocacy, led through California Business Properties Association (CBPA), focus interests include:
- Infrastructure & Transportation
- Housing Policy
- CEQA & Land Use
- Tax Reform & Proposition 13
- Energy & Water
- Economic Competitiveness
- Organized Retail Crime
- Landlord/Tenant Issues
National advocacy, led through NAIOP National, focus interests include:
Tax Policy
Congress should pass comprehensive tax legislation that renews expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and maintains long-standing tax policies that support an economically vibrant commercial real estate industry. The tax code should promote capital formation, reward entrepreneurship and long-term-investment, support housing production, and foster community and economic development.
Energy and Electricity
Congress needs to pursue comprehensive energy policies designed to meet the growing need for electricity throughout the U.S. economy, including increased investment in electrical grid expansion and modernization, permitting reforms for energy generation and transmission projects, and increased coordination on major regional projects across multiple jurisdictions. The lack of future availability of electricity is hindering the commercial real estate development needed to support industries in a rapidly transforming economy.
Adaptive Reuse
Congress should pass legislation to incentivize the adaptive reuse of vacant and underutilized commercial buildings. The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act was introduced in the last Congress by Representatives Mike Carey (R-OH) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) to create a tax credit to offset the costs of conversions. Adaptive reuse property conversions can help increase the supply of affordable housing and help restore economic vitality to communities dealing with the impact of post-pandemic workplace changes.
HOW TO ENGAGE
Have an issue you’d like us to review?
State advocacy is led through CBPA. National priorities include Tax Policy, Energy & Electricity, and Adaptive Reuse.
Ready to take action?
Contact your legislators through NAIOP’s advocacy platform.
Want to stay informed?
Read our latest legislative updates.
Interested in getting involved?
Contact us to learn more about joining the committee.
LEADERSHIP
Co-Chairs
Tess Brandwein
Justin Shapiro