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Toby Burke is the Senior Director of State and Local Affairs for NAIOP.

12
Jan
2017
The Intergovernmental Challenge in 2017
Posted On January 12, 2017  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

With the Electoral College having met and Governor Pat McCrory conceding North Carolina’s gubernatorial election, the 2016 election is officially over and it is now time for those elected officials to govern. Whether it was for the U.S. Senate, the state legislature or city council, candidates […]

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23
Nov
2016
Southeastern Legislative Summit: Chapter Leaders Prepare for Policy Debate
Posted On November 23, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

With votes counted and the election over, NAIOP Corporate hosted the 2016 Southeastern Legislative Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, last week to prepare chapters within the region for the legislative debate next year on policies impacting commercial real estate. Whether for president of the United States, state […]

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6
Oct
2016
Local Governments Shift toward Mandates and Fees with Improved Economy
Posted On October 6, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

As the credit crisis intensified and the U.S. economy struggled in late 2008, state and local governments faced a critical task: addressing the decline in incoming revenues necessary to support their states and communities. While the federal stimulus package provided a boost, states and local governments […]

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7
Sep
2016
Local Issues Drive State Elections
Posted On September 7, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Of the 99 state legislative chambers in the U.S., 86 will hold elections in November. The outcome of these races, along with the 12 gubernatorial races, will have an immense impact on the commercial real estate industry – not to mention the many families and communities […]

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1
Jun
2016
State Races and Issues May Drive Voter Turnout In 2016
Posted On June 1, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

As the nation’s major political parties prepare to gather in Cleveland and Philadelphia next month to nominate their respective candidates for president of the United States, tensions persists on both sides, with a disconnect between the mainstream GOP establishment and presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, and […]

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2
Mar
2016
Sustainable Supply of Freshwater is Critical for Economic Growth
Posted On March 2, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

California grabbed national attention last year when the state took steps to address the state’s water shortage caused by the continued drought situation. However, maintaining a supply of freshwater for human consumption and use is not unique to California or the West. The debate on a […]

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20
Jan
2016
State and Local Legislative Outlook for 2016
Posted On January 20, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

Congress worked together late last year to pass a bipartisan tax reform bill – along with a multi-year transportation bill – that included many of NAIOP’s core federal priorities, such as making 15-year leasehold improvements depreciation permanent. While such action at the federal level has been rare over […]

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3
Dec
2015
NAIOP’s 2015 Western Legislative Summit Prepares Chapters for Policy Debates
Posted On December 3, 2015  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Across Western states, at every level of government, elected officials are developing, debating and enacting policies important to the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Often, what gains traction in one city or state can quickly carry over to another. With this in mind, NAIOP hosted a […]

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19
Aug
2015
NAIOP’s Powerful State Advocacy in Action: Three Case Studies
Posted On August 19, 2015  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Thus far, 2015 has proved an exceptional year for NAIOP and its chapters in successfully engaging policymakers on legislative initiatives impacting commercial real estate and development in state capitols across the country. Our effective advocacy is reaping dividends as NAIOP raises its profile as the voice […]

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17
Jun
2015
The Debate on Energy Benchmarking of Commercial Real Estate Heats Up
Posted On June 17, 2015  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

State and local governments are increasingly debating legislative proposals on whether to mandate that property owners report the energy use or consumption of their commercial and industrial buildings, commonly referred to as benchmarking. Washington and a number of localities have already enacted laws mandating owners of […]

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