WHY SHOULD I CONTRIBUTE TO BUILD-PAC?

(And other good questions)

Like it or not, what the government does and doesn’t do has a direct and fundamental impact on your business.  Whether you are a builder or associate member, you should be aware that your industry is under assault.

“No growth” groups and radical consumer advocates have advanced proposals which, had they been enacted, would have made it harder, if not impossible, for you to make a living.  The governmental affairs staffs of both your national and state association, with your help, have been able to derail many of these bad ideas.  All of these decisions were made by elected officials or those appointed by them.  More of these “bad ideas” are coming!

Fortuna6tely both in the U.S. Congress and in our North Carolina General Assembly, our industry has many friends.  These friends have stood tall for lawmakers whose decisions reflect an us - for you and your business - on many occasions.  By participating in BUILD-PAC, we can work together to support lawmakers whose decisions reflect an understanding of our business interests and concerns.

WHAT IS BUILD-PAC?  

It is really two separate political action committees (PACs) administered separately by your national and state associations.  The NAHB BUILD-PAC is for federal candidates and the NCHBA BUILD-PAC is for state and local candidates.  You may contribute to either or both.

WHY ARE THERE TWO BUILD-PACS?

Both state and federal law require separate PACs.  The NCHBA BUILD-PAC contributes to candidates for statewide races (e.g. Governor) races for the General Assembly (i.e., House and Senate), and local races. The NAHB BUILD-PAC contributes to candidates for federal races (e.g. U.S. Senate, U.S. House).  You must contribute to each separately from your PERSONAL FUNDS.

WHY CAN’T BUILD-PAC USE MY DUES MONEY OR ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION FROM MY BUSINESS?

Both federal and state laws prohibit use of members’association dues, or funds from their business    account, to elect candidates.  Therefore, all PACs must legally rely on personal contributions from their members’ personal funds.

DOES BUILD-PAC FAVOR DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS?

Neither!  BUILD-PAC is completely independent and bipartisan.  Candidates are judged strictly on their own merits.  We support viable pro-housing candidates regardless of their political party registration.

I DON’T LIKE POLITICS….WHY SHOULD I CARE?

     If you don’t care, no one else will!!  You don’t have to like politics to understand that too many important issues are being decided by elected officials which will determine whether you are still building (or doing business with builders) five years from now!  Issues like impact fees, building codes, water-supply watershed density controls, wet lands, land use planning, tax changes, lien laws, consumer reforms, new taxes, and many others will determine your future in the industry.  By pooling your contribution with those from other members, BUILD-PAC is able to help elect pro-housing candidates to the Congress, the statehouse, and the courthouse!