Grassroots Activities

Your membership in the Georgia Upstate Lakes Board of REALTORS® makes you part of one of the most powerful and influential grassroots lobbying efforts in the country. Volunteer leaders and staff are constantly working with lawmakers and regulators at all levels of government to represent our industry and protect your best interests as a real estate professional.

It's not just about protecting your bottom line, however. REALTORS® lead the way in fighting to protect private property rights, create affordable housing opportunities, encourage smart growth, and promote fair housing.

Active engagement in political activity is the right of every citizen, but is a responsibility for every REALTOR®. Get involved and make a difference today.

Find and Contact Elected Officials

Use the resources below to identify and contact elected officials at every level of government. Whether you're responding to a REALTOR® Call for Action or advocating for issues that impact real estate, your voice matters. 

Federal elected officials

• Find out how to contact the president of the United States.
• Get contact information for U.S. senators.
• Find website and contact information for U.S. representatives.

State and territorial elected officials

• Get in touch with state or territorial governors.
• Find the names and current activities of state and territorial legislators.

Local elected officials

• Search for a mayor by name, city, or population size.
• Find a county executive (the head of a county’s executive branch of government) by map search or ZIP Code. The county executive may be elected or appointed.
• Get contact information for city, county, and town officials.