Advocacy

GMAR is proud to endorse the following bipartisan slate of candidates this election season. They have been chosen for their dedication and alignment with our objectives, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to partnering with REALTORS® on the issues that matter most to your business: housing and private property rights. 

Please join us in supporting these candidates in the Primary Election on August 4th.

Find your polling place or learn how to vote early: michigan.gov/vote
 
State Senate:

GMAR is pleased to announce Placemaking Grants totaling $19,500 awarded to 4 local community projects across Southeast Michigan. These grants will support efforts to revitalize public spaces, create community gathering areas, and enhance local environments where our members work, live, and play.

The 2026 GMAR Elected Officials Breakfast took place on March 30th and invited elected officials and members from across our jurisdiction to come together in conversation of our shared goal: promoting homeownership in our communities.

What Housing Providers and Property Managers Need to Know

If you own or manage residential rental properties in the City of Ann Arbor, significant changes are coming to how you obtain and renew your rental licenses.

Driven by the city’s A2ZERO carbon neutrality goals, Ann Arbor has moved forward with a "Green Rental Housing" ordinance.  

For housing providers, this means that energy performance is becoming a mandatory part of the rental inspection process.

GMAR is proud to endorse the following group of nonpartisan candidates for the upcoming elections.  Each has been selected for their proven commitment to partnering with REALTORS® and their alignment on issues that matter most to your business: housing and property rights.  

 
Please consider supporting these candidates in the General Election on November 4th . 
 

Find your polling place or learn how to vote early: michigan.gov/vote. 
 

Macomb County

Earlier this month, GMAR members traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the 2025 REALTOR® Legislative Meetings, joining thousands of colleagues from across the country to advocate for real estate and homeownership. This event is one of the most important opportunities for REALTORS® to speak directly with members of Congress and ensure the voice of the real estate industry is heard on Capitol Hill.

In a recent discussion with GMAR’s Government Relations Committee, Southfield Mayor Ken Siver offered an overview of the city’s evolving development, centered on placemaking, accessibility, and revitalization.  His vision is rooted in the belief that making Southfield more interesting will not only enhance quality of life but also encourage population growth.

In a March conversation with GMAR’s Government Relations Committee, Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg shed light on the vital responsibilities of his office and how they intersect with local housing and community development.

As part of his responsibilities to the county, Treasurer Wittenberg manages tax collection, disbursements, and investment of surplus funds on behalf of the 62 cities and townships within Oakland County as well as the county as a whole.  

GMAR is pleased to announce Placemaking Grants totaling $25,500 awarded to six local community projects across Southeast Michigan. These grants will support efforts to revitalize public spaces, create community gathering areas, and enhance local environments for residents and visitors alike.

Alpha House (Ann Arbor, MI) has been selected by the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) to receive a $2,000 charitable donation. This funding will support their ongoing initiatives, enabling the shelter to expand its impact within the community. Needs for funding to continue their mission to house families in their shelter, as well as assist recently housed families as they make their way to independence were the basis for the selection.