The 2014 REALTORS^® Political Action Committee (RPAC) fundraising campaign was a huge success. On behalf of the WRA leadership and staff, I want to thank all WRA members and staff who invested in RPAC or the Direct Giver program, and the volunteers and staff who worked so hard to make 2014 a real success. 

Decisions made in Madison and Washington, D.C., affect the real estate industry and your bottom line. These issues involve mortgage interest, zoning, capital gains, legal liability, tax reform and more. The National Association of REALTORS^®, the WRA and your local board of REALTORS^®, together as a team, have helped to pass proposals that positively impact your business as well as stop those that would have been detrimental. With your help and support, we have secured legislative victories that have saved REALTORS^® and property owners millions of dollars. These victories were possible because RPAC supports candidates who support our issues. RPAC is a wise investment in your business.

Fundraising at a glance

• 2014 RPAC-Direct Giver goal: $375,000. Total raised: $436,024, or $61,024 over goal.
• WRA membership count: 13,135. RPAC contributors: 5,165, or 39.3 percent participation rate.
• 14 of 22 (64 percent) local boards went over goal in 2014: Central, Commercial, Door County, La Crosse, Lakes Area, Marinette, Milwaukee, Northeast, Northwoods, Rock Green, Sheboygan, Southshore, Western Wisconsin and Woodland Lakes.
• Total RPAC contributions: $228,490. Total Direct Giver contributions: $207,534.

Mike Spranger is 2014 RPAC Chairman.