The agenda has been finalized. We will be preparing attendees for a state-wide ballot question, among other things.
the MassLandlords Policy Forum is where we discuss the future of the Commonwealth's Housing Policy.
At the second MassLandlords Policy Forum we'll be building on the work we started in September. You do not need to have attended in September to attend this event.
Saturday, April 14th
This venue features outdoor garden spaces. If it's nice, you can take your breaks outside.
Meeting Agenda
- 8:00 am Sign-in and Networking
- Full breakfast buffet.
- It's perfectly all right to plan to skip breakfast and arrive at 9 am.
- 9:15 am Introductory Remarks by MassLandlords Executive Director Doug Quattrochi
- MassLandlords origins and destination
- State-wide momentum
- Policy machinery and credentials
- Policy priorities survey state-wide, and from attendees
- 9:45 am Why a ballot initiative or referendum in Massachusetts makes sense by MassLandlords Legislative Affairs Counsel, Attorney Peter Vickery.
- The MA political landscape
- Legislative roadblocks
- How initiatives and referenda work
- 10:30 am: Grassroots training
- Coverage maps and lists
- Role playing exercises
- Discussion of attendee experience and interests
- 12:00 pm Lunch buffet
- 1:00 pm Overview of key races in 2018
- 1:30pm How best to grow the network
- 2:00pm End
The primary focus of this event is attendee participation. Each segment has time for questions, comments, input, and advice.
Location
Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
14 Mechanic St
Southbridge, MA 01550
Parking
There is ample free parking.
Food
- Breakfast buffet
- Coffee and tea service, water in room
- Lunch buffet
*Dietary restrictions: purchase an early-bird ticket and email hello@masslandlords.net, we will accommodate you.
Pricing
Open to the public. Non-members always welcome!
- Early-bird ends 4/7 @ 12pm:
- Non-members: $20
- Members: $10 (log in before you register or you will see the non-member price)
- Owners Club and Owners Cooperative: No charge and no need to register
- After Early bird or at the door:
- Non-members: $40
- Members: $20
- Owners Club and Owners Cooperative: No charge and no need to register