California Apartment Association

California Apartment Association members and guests raised thousands of dollars at a political action fundraiser last week in San Diego.

On Thursday, May 29, “Tacos & Tequila with a Twist” attracted San Diego’s most prominent rental housing industry leaders to network, discuss industry trends and raise awareness regarding the importance that the political process plays in preserving the strength of the rental housing industry.

Whitney Benzian, executive director of CAA-San Diego, summed up the event as “wildly successful.”

CAA membership raised $20,000 at the Political Action Committee fundraiser, helping ensure the rental industry’s interests are represented.

“It’s critical that we effectively present our views to lawmakers at City Hall on issues that can profoundly affect the future of our industry,” said Benzian, adding that many issues facing the industry are complicated and controversial.

“Participation in the political process is critical to the success of any industry, ours especially.”

Other recent political fundraisers included last month’s golf tourney in Fresno and April’s Cork & Sand wine-tasting shindig in Santa Monica.