THE HOME BUILDER
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December 2022
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Next Year Is Already Here While this is December and we
David Lehde Director of Government Affairs
is an important part of our advocacy toolbox. HOMEPAC offers support to candidates who understand the need for a regulatory environment that is supportive of home building. 98% of the candidates who were listed in HOMEPAC of Greater Dal- las’ fall election guide were successful in November’s election. The spring city council elections will be just as important. Changes in regulations can be detrimental to your business. A contribution to HOMEPAC is an in- vestment in the future of the industry. Participation is open to all Association members. More information on As- sociation advocacy efforts, including HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas, can be found at www.dallasbuilders.org/ advocacy or by contacting the Director of Government Affairs. Another big opportunity for mem- ber participation will be March 29, as Dallas BA holds its portion of TAB’s statewide grassroots day at the State Capitol. Rally Day will see many HBA members visit with legislators during the heart of the upcoming legislative session. And the Dallas BA contingent is traditionally one of the strongest in attendance. After the pandemic limited attendance in 2021, Dallas BA will hope to be in full force. Dallas BA members have the opportunity to visit the Texas Capitol in Austin to meet with our ser- vice area’s State Senators and Repre- sentatives in the Texas Legislature and impress upon them the economic benefit home building brings to Texas, and the need for a regulatory environment that protects the availability of housing.
hope you are enjoying the holiday sea- son, there are several major advocacy items that will begin to ramp up at the turn of the year, and all provide oppor- tunities for member participation. As we have reported previously, the City of Denton is in discussions regarding updates to the city’s roadway impact fees. At the publishing of this column, Dallas BA is preparing to re- view the city’s impact fee study, a report that is needed to show the city’s justifica - tion for any changes to the existing fees. That report will be available sometime before a Dec. 6 update to City Council. However, Dallas BA has been afforded the opportunity to view other updates provided by city staff. Those who are familiar with impact fees may understand that the actual fees assessed per are based on a percentage of what state law recognizes as a maxi- mum allowed assessable fee. Dallas BA has already made it known to key City Council members that we are concerned about an estimate that shows the maxi- mum allowed assessable fee could more than double. As Denton moves forward with the public hearing process, which could see final City Council approval and adoption of any updates to fees occur by mid to late January, it will be important for our industry to continue to point out the impact fee increases have on housing attainability. Members who develop and build in Denton are encouraged to contact me with any questions and concerns. I can always be reached via e-mail at David.Lehde@DallasBuild- ers.com. City Council is expected to set the public hearing date on the roadway impact fee during its Dec. 6 meeting. While we have just come through one of the more active Fall election seasons in recent years, and NAHB, TAB and Dallas BA had a good night in relation to builder supported candidates getting the approval of the voting public, at the local level there is little time to celebrate. Spring of 2023 brings with it a round of elections in municipalities throughout the Dallas BA service area. Dallas, Denton, Fate, Frisco, Pros- per and other cities will have Council seats up for election. Filing for those seats occurs in January. It will be im- portant that regulatory impacts on home building be in the mind of all those run- ning for office. And this provides a great opportunity for Association members to participate. HOMEPAC of Greater Dallas, the non-partisan political action committee made up of members of the Dallas BA,
A big question we always get about Rally Day is what if a person is not comfortable speaking in that type of meeting? We will place members who have experience in these types of meetings with each group. However, there is strength in numbers. So, you have an impact by just being there and showing our legislators that the deci- sions in Austin affect real businesses and people. We have found that as the meetings proceed, most members find that they have something to offer and feel comfortable to relay that needed input of the Representative or Senator. Plus, it is a fun time to visit with other Association members. Partnerships are available and needed to make Rally Day a success. Information will be available soon regarding partner levels and participant registration. Member participation has always been a major factor in our advocacy successes. Our area’s elected officials know they can call on Phil Crone and myself to offer our industry’s concerns and recommendations. However, they need to hear from our members who are the experts in the field. Members who have questions about any of the items mentioned here, or other Dallas BA advocacy efforts, can contact the Director of Government Affairs at David.Lehde@DallasBuild- ers.com.
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