by Alexa Nota | May 12, 2022 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
With just 8,300 short-term rentals across the entire state1, Vermont might not seem like an important state to watch. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because the state is so small, it sometimes serves as a testbed for legislation other states could model,...
by Paris Achen | Dec 15, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Leadership, Organization, STR Advocacy 101
Facebook groups and discussion forums provide short-term rental alliance members an online community where they can network, get questions answered, organize advocacy efforts, and share resources and information. Keeping your online alliance community healthy and...
by Paris Achen | Nov 29, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, Organization, Research and Case Studies, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101
The homes of Fort Pierce, Florida, stand along a coastline kissed by turquoise-hued waves and silhouetted against spectacular, fiery orange sunsets. Winding through the palm tree-lined streets, it’s easy to see why tens of thousands of people have chosen this place as...
by Alexa Nota | Oct 13, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Local Government, STR Advocacy 101
As short-term rental ordinances are debated in city hall, there are often several opportunities to submit public comments (also called testimonies) to decision-makers. This doesn’t mean just the City Council – the process often includes multiple committees,...
by Paris Achen | Sep 27, 2021 | Advocate Engagement, Leadership, Local Government, Politics & Elections, STR Advocacy 101
Every election season, short-term rental alliances have an opportunity to educate members on how particular ballot measures or candidates could affect property owners, business owners, the economy, and the community as a whole. Creating your own alliance voter guide...
by Alexa Nota | Jan 28, 2020 | Advocate Engagement, Community Engagement, Humans of Short-Term Rentals, Leadership, Organization, Responsible Renting, Short-Term Rental Regulation, STR Advocacy 101, Supporting Local Businesses
In a past life, Megan McCrea was a rising star in the corporate media world. At 15, she worked as an intern and columnist at a local newspaper in Brevard County, FL. During this time, the newspaper was purchased by Gannett. Despite her dreams of being a journalist,...
