The PAR local affairs program monitors local ordinances and works with local associations to develop and implement advocacy campaigns. Some associations maintain their own government affairs program, led by a Government Affairs Director (GAD), to present a unified voice for the real estate industry.
PAR’s Field Staff Program provides local associations across the commonwealth with government affairs representation. The field staff attend local association meetings to provide legislative updates, promote and raise funds for RPAC, monitor local ordinances and grassroots organizing, and coordinate candidate interviews for municipal elections, among other activities. The field staff help local associations reach their advocacy requirements outlined in the National Association of Realtors® Core Standards.
The Field Staff Program includes 25 local associations covering nearly 1,600 municipalities and representing 6,000 Realtors®. For more information, please contact Chuck Liedike, PAR field operations and grassroots manager.
Field Program Regions & Associations
Northcentral
Associations: Bradford-Sullivan, Central Susquehanna Valley, Lebanon County, North Central Penn, Schuylkill County & West Branch Valley
Staff contact: Chuck Liedike
Northeast
Associations: Greater Scranton, Luzerne County, Pike/Wayne, Pocono Mountains
Staff contact: Chuck Liedike
Northwest
Associations: Allegheny Valley Board, Clearfield-Jefferson, Elk-Cameron, Greater Mercer, Lawrence County, McKean County & Warren County
Staff contact: Kelly Stroup
South Central
Associations: Allegheny-Highland, Cambria-Somerset, Centre County & Huntington County
Staff contact: Alex Marquis
Southwest
Associations: Beaver County, Butler County, Greater Allegheny Kiski & the Realtors® Association of Westmoreland, Indiana and Mon Valley
Staff contact: Chris McDonough
Tools
Common Level Ratio – visit the State Tax Equalization Board (STEB) for current common level ratio information.