Applications for ABoR’s Policy Ambassador positions are now closed.

At ABoR, we see advocacy as our responsibility as REALTORS®, and our Policy Ambassador Program plays a vital role in fostering strong relationships with local elected officials. Policy Ambassadors are a key extension of the ABoR’s advocacy efforts to connect elected officials with specific Central Texas REALTORS® and, further, provide local elected officials with their unique perspectives on real estate and public policy issues that affect Central Texas REALTORS®. 

Meet Your Policy Ambassadors
  1. Participating in advocacy at the local level helps you to build relationships and develop valuable knowledge that you can share with your colleagues and clients. 
  2. Serving as a Policy Ambassador is an enjoyable and exciting experience that connects you with your community, its local elected officials, and bolsters your credibility as a REALTOR®. 
  3. The more you know about our community and its diverse segments, the stronger our community becomes. 

The amount of time you commit to being a Policy Ambassador will depend on what you deem necessary to be effective in this role. In general, the minimum time commitment involves: 

  • 3-4 meetings per year and other training/meetings as needed. 
  • Contact your designated local elected official at least once a month (by phone, email, or in-person) and report back to ABoR Staff. 
  • Please note that ABoR staff is responsible for providing information, training, talking points, and additional support materials. 

In general, a Policy Ambassador will be required to: 

  1. Maintain and grow a positive relationship with their designated elected official; 
  2. Support their elected official; 
  3. Respond to all Calls for Action; and 
  4. Participate in meetings with the elected official, as needed. 

At a minimum Policy Ambassadors should:

  • Have an existing relationship with an elected official; 
  • Primary ABoR Member in Good Standing; 
  • TREPAC Investor; 
  • Registered Voter; and 
  • Willingness to play an active role in specified grassroots initiatives. 

Preference will be given to members who:

  • Live within the elected official’s district;  
  • Have past ABoR involvement;  
  • Have an understanding of issues affecting Central Texas REALTORS®; and  
  • Have an interest in politics. 

ABoR is currently accepting applications for 6 Policy Ambassador positions which will be paired with members of the Austin City Council. This includes: 

  • Kirk Watson, Mayor 
  • Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member, District 2
  • José Velásquez, Council Member, District 3
  • José “Chito” Vela, Council Member, District 4
  • Zohaib, "Zo" Qadri, Council Member, District 9
  • Alison Alter, Council Member, District 10