The Advocacy Corner | November 2025

Welcome to DMAR’s November Advocacy Corner! In this edition, we’re sharing updates on our government affairs efforts, celebrating the election of our endorsed candidates, updating you on our RPAC progress and wrapping up our November I-25 RPAC Campaign. Read on for the latest!

November 18, 2025

Government Affairs Update

Your Government Affairs Committee and DMAR’s government affairs staff continue to promote property rights and an environment where your business can thrive through our engagement efforts. This month, DMAR members provided stakeholder feedback on a City of Denver proposal to increase penalties for Residential License Program violations from $999 to $5,000. DMAR is proud to support our “mom and pop” landlords, and we will continue to work with the Denver City Council to ensure that property owners who rent their homes are not subject to excessive fees.

As the Voice of Real Estate® in the Denver Metro Area, DMAR puts our members’ experience and expertise at the forefront of our advocacy efforts. If you would like to get involved with the Government Affairs Committee or learn more about advocacy opportunities, please contact Lauren Cecil.

Election Update

This election cycle brought big wins for housing and homeownership. Fifteen of the 18 candidates endorsed by DMAR won their races, an 83 percent success rate! These candidates are Realtor® champions who understand your business and the value of homeownership, and who will work with DMAR to put your business first. In addition to our candidates, the Vibrant Denver Bond package passed, funding vital community improvements without increasing or adding new taxes. This is the power of RPAC in action.

DMAR Advocates in the Spotlight

“Homeownership is out of reach for many buyers right now,” Lakewood Realtor® Malisa Eakins said. “Filling the missing middle by adding diversity through these additional housing types is critical.” Read More Here
“I have my house, but a lot of people don’t have that same opportunity because of housing prices as they are. I think the zoning code changes have been thoughtfully put together,” Mike Papantonakis said. “One family or one person who might now be living on the streets might be able to buy or rent in some of those areas. That’s important.” Read More Here
“The proposed ordinance appears to be well-intentioned, but the potential impacts on small landlords could be serious,” said Amy Cesario, Government Affairs Committee Chair for the Denver Metro Association of Realtors®. Read More Here

RPAC Update

What is RPAC? The Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is made up of voluntary contributions from members. RPAC supports candidates who understand the real estate industry, homeownership and private property rights at the local, state and national levels. RPAC exists to amplify the collective voice of Realtors®, ensuring elected officials understand the impact of their legislative actions on our business. Where the voices of individuals can often be ignored, our cumulative voices provide the opportunity to inform elected officials and champion Realtor® values.

Getting involved with RPAC is important because government decisions directly impact the profitability of real estate professionals. RPAC is the largest, most successful and most bipartisan PAC in the nation. As Realtors®, we have two choices: we can either be players in the political process or become victims of it. RPAC is how Realtors® secure and maintain a seat at the table.

Your investment in RPAC advances your business and is an investment in your community. It enables government affairs efforts and supports candidates who promote and protect the real estate industry right here in the Denver Metro Area. Year-to-date, we have raised $92,744, which is 41 percent of our $226,081 goal. Make a difference and have a direct impact by investing in RPAC today.