Local Political Coordinator Program
Local Political Coordinator (LPC) Program Overview
The RASEM LPC program is for members who are interested in government, politics, and taking a leadership role in legislative advocacy for their profession. It is a one-to-one or small team matching REALTORS® directly with local Southeastern Massachusetts elected officials. LPCs work hand-in-hand with RASEM’s Public Policy Coordinator and CEO to educate and advocate on issues that impact real estate in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Eligible Assignees
The LPC Program is designed for municipal leaders and policy decision-makers. Eligible assignees include the Mayor or Town Administrator, City Council President or Chair of the Select Board, Chair of the Housing Committee, Chair of the Planning Board, and Chair of the Zoning Board.
LPC Program Objectives
- Build meaningful relationships between members and local municipal leaders
- Evaluate and determine appropriate courses of action in response to emerging issues
- Position REALTORS® to directly influence local decisions impacting real estate and private property rights
- Place REALTORS® at the forefront as advocates for private property rights, fair housing and small businesses
- Empower REALTORS® to lead and amplify RASEM’s advocacy efforts and priorities
As an LPC you will:
- Establish and/or grow a strong personal relationship with your legislator and their office through outreach and community involvement.
- Complete a field report for each touchpoint here: https://members.rasem.realtor/ap/Form/Fill/PoavoTvr
- Advocate on behalf of all REALTORS® and the REALTOR® party.
- RASEM staff will provide legislative updates and talking points to support your conversations.
- Participate In all RASEM Calls for Action
- Be available for additional outreach related to legislative priorities as requested by RASEM Staff
- Report to RASEM Executive Liaison | Public Policy Coordinator | Digital Media Producer Leslie Roda at leslie@rasem.realtor and/or CEO, Paul Chasse when their LPC has a campaign fundraiser as well as any issues that have arisen that aligns with our Public Policy Statement and Housing-related issues locally
How to Become an LPC?
- Any member, including Affiliates, in good standing with the REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts are eligible to become an LPC, so long as they have an existing relationship with the elected official they wish to serve as an LPC for (i.e., friend, neighbor, campaign involvement, or professional connection).
- For an application, please contact RASEM Executive Liaison | Public Policy Coordinator | Digital Media Producer Leslie Roda at leslie@rasem.realtor or click on the application below
- Applications are subject to a review process by RASEM’s Government Relations Committee
Course of Action
Association action will be determined by RASEM's Public Policy Statement, the Government Relations Committee or the RASEM CEO. Should an issue arise that falls outside of the Association’s Public Policy Statement, any proposed action must be approved by the Board of Directors.
LPC Municipalities of RASEM
- Acushnet
- Attleboro
- Avon
- Bellingham
- Berkley
- Bridgewater
- Brockton
- Canton
- Dartmouth
- Dighton
- East Bridgewater
- Easton
- Fairhaven
- Fall River
- Foxboro
- Franklin
- Freetown
- Lakeville
- Mansfield
- Marion
- Mattapoisett
- Middleboro
- New Bedford
- North Attleboro
- Norton
- Plainville
- Randolph
- Raynham
- Rehoboth
- Rochester
- Seekonk
- Sharon
- Somerset
- Stoughton
- Swansea
- Taunton
- Wareham
- West Bridgewater
- Westport
- Wrentham