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3 How You Can Get Involved While Associa often works with other industry partners to engage with legislators across the country, there is no substitute for legislators hearing from their own constituents. That is why it is critical for community association residents, board members, management company employees, and others who understand and appreciate the value and benefits of community association living to communicate with their elected officials. As a potential voting bloc of nearly 70 million residents, legislators pay attention to these voices. Too often, apathy can take root and dangerous legislation negatively impacting community association living can be enacted. Effective engagement with elected officials can help to prevent that result. General population growth will remain a catalyst for community association growth, bringing with it continued scrutiny of state legislators. Associa will remain on the front lines advocating for effective and reasonable regulation to maintain the spirit of self-governance that has made community living a desired form of residence for 70 million people today and more in the future. John Krueger is Associa's Vice President of Government Affairs. He is responsible for strengthening relationships with state and national legislators and is focused on ensuring that Associa and its clients have a legal and regulatory framework that cultivates vibrant community associations and a thriving management industry. ABOUT THE AUTHOR