Local –
Upcoming Engagement on ZoneIn with Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel Remy
- Columbus REALTORS®, in partnership with City Councilmember Remy, are hosting a stakeholder engagement at the ZoneIn Public Gallery on Tuesday, October 20th from 5-7.
- Spots are on a first come, first served basis as space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Government Affairs Manager Juliana Behnke (Juliana@columbusrealtors.com)
- You can also submit your thoughts through the online survey HERE, now through October 24th.
State –
REALTORS® Can Earn Professional Credits for Serving Their Community
- Every Election Day, tens of thousands of Ohioans step forward to serve as poll workers and perform one of our state’s most important civic duties. These bipartisan professionals are the backbone of our elections.
- The Ohio Secretary of States office is asking Ohio’s real estate professionals to answer a call to service to volunteer as a Poll Worker as REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to help
- Sign up today at VoteOhio.gov, and learn more about how to earn your credits at https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/real-estate-and-professional-licensing/salespersons-and-brokers/guides-and-resources/poll-worker-certificates
National –
Federal Court Keeps Housing Counseling Funds From Expiring During Lawsuit
- On September 30, a federal judge ordered HUD to keep $57.5 million in FY2025 housing counseling funds that were set to expire at midnight while a legal challenge proceeds
- The National Urban League and nine other housing counseling organizations filed the suit after the administration requested that Congress cancel nearly all program funding. The organizations argue that congressionally approved funds cannot be withheld without congressional authorization.
- Despite opposition from the Dept. of Justice, the judge ruled that the court has the authority to preserve the funds during litigation. The decision does not require HUD to distribute the funding or determine the lawsuit’s outcome
- NEXT STEPS: The administration’s response is due tomorrow, October 9th, followed by the plaintiffs' reply on October 19th. From there, the court will decide if a hearing is necessary
