NC CAGC's Political Action Committee NEEDS You!
Today we learned that one more legislator has declared they are NOT running for re-election in 2016. Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Democrat representing Mecklenburg County, is the latest to make this announcement adding to the growing list that currently stands at 19. This number represents 10% of legislative seats that will be occupied by brand new, freshmen legislators for 2017 and that list may continue to grow as we approach the candidate filing deadline of December 21.
CAGC needs your PAC donation now, before the end of the year, so that we can show a strong balance in our PAC account on the fourth quarter filing report. Legislators and candidates review these reports to determine the strength of our industry's influence. Given the size of the construction industry, we need to be near the top.
Your contribution allows Carolinas AGC NC PAC, to help elect and re-elect candidates that are not only supportive of but are willing to champion our issues. But, just as important, your contribution will enable us to donate to our friends who are looking to secure leadership positions in their respective chambers and we have several opportunities here with many leadership posts being vacated. Having friends in high places is the most effective way for our industry to have influence over policies that affect your business.
While we as your lobbyists continue to push for increased investment in infrastructure, policies that support a friendly business climate, and opportunities to address the workforce shortage in our industry, PAC contributions help us get our foot in the door to make our case for you.
This is an extremely important election cycle. All legislative seats, Council of State and the Governor's race are on the ballot. Other PACs will increase their fundraising efforts so we will need to raise more just to stay in the game. An additional $25,000 by the end of this year will put us on track to gain sufficient political influence in a very crowded election campaign season.
You can help us reach this goal by making a contribution before the end of the year. While we’ve had a great legislative session, we must protect what we worked so hard to accomplish.
Please help us increase our influence and bring jobs to the construction industry!
Thank you for your support!
As a reminder: Contributions to Carolinas AGC NC PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations, business entities, labor unions, and professional associations are prohibited. Each individual may contribute $5,100 per election.
Betsy Bailey
NC Government Relations
Building Division Director
Berry Jenkins
NC Government Relations
Highway Division Director
Allen Gray
NC/SC Government Relations
Utility Division Director
Dave Simpson, CAE
President & CEO
Carolinas AGC