ATLANTA, May 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 10, 2012, the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) presented two checks in support of the TSPLOST referendum, which will be voted on July 31. The first check, in the amount of $150,000, was presented to representatives of the Georgia Transportation Alliance, and the second check, in the amount of $185,000, was presented to representatives from Citizens for Transportation Mobility (CTM).
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"We feel strongly that the passage of this referendum is vital to the future of Georgia's economy," said Bill Boatman, 2012 GAR President. "Without these essential additions and upgrades to our infrastructure, we stand to fall far behind other states in attracting new businesses and adding jobs. This will negatively affect our economic growth opportunities for years to come."
These contributions represent only a portion of the support from the National Association of REALTORS® and GAR. Factoring in the in-kind support provided – polling, research, data, etc. – the total investment of the REALTOR® organization for the TSPLOST campaign is in excess of $600,000.
The Georgia Association of REALTORS® is a voluntary professional association of approximately 26,000 licensed real estate brokers and salespersons engaged in all aspects of the real estate business throughout Georgia. GAR is the leading advocate for the real estate industry in Georgia, committed to protecting private property rights and free enterprise, maintaining ethical and professional standards, and enhancing the public's awareness and confidence in REALTORS®.
