GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
​Government Relations Committee
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NYSBA compliments its legislative agenda with its Government Relations Committee, chaired by Tim Foley, which focuses on key state legislation, agencies, boards, and councils that have regulatory authority over residential construction and land use in New York State. NYSBA recognizes that the regulatory landscape in NYS continues to be a significant obstacle to meeting the state's housing needs. NYSBA members have first-hand experience dealing with the numerous state and local agencies with regulatory jurisdiction over the homebuilding and land use process.​​​​​​​
Committee Chair: Tim Foley
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Tim Foley is CEO and Executive Vice President of the Building & Realty Institute (BRI) and serves as NYSBA’s Government Relations Committee Chair. He has decades of experience advocating for residential construction and real estate policy in New York, working with local and state governments, trade associations, and industry stakeholders to advance housing and development priorities in the region.
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​Government Relations Briefings
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NYSBA hosts Government Relations Briefings exclusively for members, providing timely updates on key legislative and regulatory developments affecting residential construction and land use in New York State. Briefings are held via Zoom during the New York Legislative Session, with additional meetings scheduled as needed after the session in response to current developments.
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The briefings are led by Tim Foley, NYSBA Government Relations Committee Chair, NYSBA Executive Director Mike Fazio, and NYSBA's lobbyist Dana Carotenuto of the MirRam Group.
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Join us for our upcoming Government Relations Briefing via Zoom. To register, please click below or contact nbenedetti@nysba.com for more details.
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