by PR Chair | May 12, 2026 | Announcements, Legislative Day
Each year, CAI-CLAC proudly recognizes the exceptional volunteers whose dedication, leadership, and passion elevate our organization and strengthen our advocacy efforts. This year, we expanded our awards to celebrate even more individuals and organizations making a...
by Guest Author | May 1, 2026 | Guest Post, Legislative Day
Jamie Gould, CMCA, AMS HOA Management Consultant & Co-Chair of the LSC for CAI-OC Real talk? Homeowner Associations don’t have the best reputation. Advocating on behalf of them can be like propping up a state tax; it’s a tough sell, to say the least....
by Guest Author | May 20, 2025 | Guest Post, Legislative Day
Guest Blog Post By Renée Osburn, President with Sunnymead Ranch PCA, CAI Greater Inland Empire Chapter A Rollercoaster of Nerves, Pride, and Purpose Let me start off by expressing my gratitude to CAI-CLAC for sponsoring my attendance at this year’s Advocacy Week. From...
by Guest Author | Apr 2, 2025 | Guest Post, Legislative Day
Guest Blog By Robert Riddick, Homeowner Volunteer Leader, Sunnymead Ranch PCA By way of introduction, my journey with the Community Association Institute (CAI) and the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) began in 2007 when I joined my HOA board after...
by CAI CLAC | Dec 18, 2024 | HOA Trends, Legislative Accomplishments, Legislative Day
To wrap up 2024, CAI-CLAC recently held its final event for the year, our Virtual Town Hall: The Year in Review + A Look Ahead to 2025. We had a record-breaking number of 233 registered attendees. Unfortunately, the Town Hall started just after a Northern California...
by PR Chair | Apr 22, 2024 | Guest Post, Legislative Day
Guest Blog By Kami Goldstein As the recipient of this year’s CAI-CLAC Memorial Scholarship, I have been tasked with writing about my experience attending my first in person CAI-CLAC Advocacy Week in Sacramento. Let me start by giving you a little bit of background. ...
by PR Chair | May 22, 2023 | Guest Post, Legislative Day, Legislative Meetings
By Dawn Bales, CAI-BAYCEN Chapter Legislative Committee Co-Chair If you are involved in the HOA industry as a Business Partner, Community Manager, Board Member, or Owner, I highly recommend attending CAI-CLAC Advocacy Week. CAI-CLAC Advocacy Week provides an...
by PR Chair | May 18, 2023 | Hot Bills, Legislative Day, New Legislation
Guest Blog Post By Betty Roth, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAMHomeowner Leader; CAI CLAC Executive Committee Please note that this article is forthcoming in CAI-GRIE Connect Magazine, 2023 Issue 2. I was honored to be the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee Host as well as the...
by PR Chair | Apr 14, 2023 | Announcements, Guest Post, Legislative Day, Uncategorized
Guest Blog Post by Pam Richardson, Esq., with Flanagan Law, APC Each year, California Community Association Institute’s California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) organizes an event that provides board members, community managers, and business partners working...
by PR Chair | Apr 1, 2022 | Announcements, HOA Trends, Legislative Day, Legislative Meetings, Legislative Updates
Guest Post by Pam Richardson, Esq. Each year, board members, community managers, and business partners working with community associations meet with their legislators to educate them about pending legislation and current issues affecting California’s 55,000 community...