Government Policies & Issues Committee

Shape Your Community's Future - Join GPIC Today!

Your Voice. Your Issues. Your Impact.

The Government Policies and Issues Committee (GPIC) puts REALTORS® at the center of decisions that matter most to your business and community. We don't just watch policy happen—we shape it.

What We Do:

• Advocate directly with government officials on housing affordability, property rights, and development issues
• Interview candidates every election cycle to identify REALTOR®-friendly leaders
• Drive real change on transportation, zoning, landlord/tenant laws, and community development
• Connect you with decision-makers who control policies affecting your livelihood

Recent Wins:

• Candidate interviews with 29 municipal candidates across Wake and Harnett counties
• Successfully advocated against restrictive foreign property ownership legislation
• Secured Fair Housing Month proclamation from Wake County

GPIC Membership: Open to all RRAR members, committee application information available here

Take It Further - Become an Advocacy Ambassador

Ready to build direct relationships with elected officials? Our Advocacy Ambassadors (LPCs) are matched with local leaders and governing bodies to:

• Educate officials on real estate and homeownership issues as a subject matter expert
• Advocate for the REALTOR® Party and private property rights
• Maintain ongoing contact and involve officials in association events
• Share market data and legislative priorities regularly
• Attend local meetings to provide the REALTOR® perspective

Why Local Engagement Matters: Housing policies are shaped at the local level—directly affecting your community, profession, and clients' homeownership opportunities. Your active participation amplifies the REALTOR® voice and drives meaningful change.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Advocacy Ambassador Sign-Up: CLICK HERE

Questions? Contact PC Director: Shannon Nelson
LPC Liaison: Monica Mimms

Because when REALTORS® engage, communities thrive.

Your real estate expertise + Direct official relationships = Stronger policies and better business conditions.

2026 Leadership

Chair: Sandy Edwards
Vice-Chair: Shannon Brien
Staff Liaison: Danielle Plourd