Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Voice in Commercial Real Estate Advocacy
Founded in 1972, our organization has served as the leading advocate for the commercial, industrial, and retail real estate industry in California. We represent a coalition of major industry associations and over 10,000 professionals, working tirelessly to protect property rights and business interests at the State Capitol and beyond. Our dedicated team engages in legislative advocacy, policy development, and regulatory compliance efforts to ensure a favorable business environment for property owners, developers, and industry professionals. With over five decades of experience, we maintain a strong focus on critical issues including property tax protection, Americans with Disabilities Act reform, and energy policy advocacy.Our organization's deep industry expertise and commitment to member representation have established us as a trusted authority in commercial real estate advocacy. We operate with transparency and accountability, prioritizing the long-term sustainability of California's commercial real estate sector through strategic policy engagement and collaborative industry partnerships.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Proposition 13 Protection
ADA Reform Support
Energy Policy Advocacy
Industry Representation
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in commercial real estate advocacy
- Our coalition represents 10,000+ industry professionals and major trade associations
- We specialize in California property tax protection and Proposition 13 defense
- Our team has successfully advanced ADA reform legislation benefiting property owners
- We provide expert representation on energy policy and regulatory compliance issues
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Our legislative advocacy service focuses on protecting commercial real estate interests at the State Capitol. We engage with policymakers to shape laws affecting property owners, developers, and industry professionals. Our team monitors and influences legislation related to taxation, accessibility requirements, and environmental regulations.
Proposition 13 Protection
We defend California's Proposition 13 to maintain stable commercial property tax rates. Our efforts prevent discriminatory tax increases that would disproportionately impact business owners. We work with lawmakers to preserve this critical protection for commercial property owners across the state.
ADA Reform Support
Our ADA reform initiatives reduce frivolous lawsuits while maintaining accessibility standards. We advocate for reasonable compliance timelines and dispute resolution processes that protect businesses from predatory litigation practices in commercial real estate contexts.
Energy Policy Advocacy
We represent property owners in energy regulation matters, including benchmarking requirements and greenhouse gas reduction mandates. Our advocacy ensures energy policies remain economically viable for commercial real estate operations across California.
Industry Representation
We serve as the unified voice for commercial real estate professionals through coalition building and member representation. Our organization connects industry stakeholders with policymakers while providing expert analysis on regulatory developments affecting California's real estate sector.
People
Matthew Hargrove
Board of Directors
Experienced real estate professional serving on the CBPA board with extensive knowledge of California commercial property regulations and industry advocacy strategies.
Skyler Wonnacott
Affiliate Member
Representative of affiliated commercial real estate organizations with a focus on policy development and industry collaboration through CBPA's coalition network.
William Hixson
CAE
Certified association executive contributing expertise in nonprofit management and industry advocacy initiatives through CBPA's leadership structure.
Crystal Whitfield
Manager of Operations
Operations manager overseeing CBPA's day-to-day functions with responsibility for organizational efficiency and member service coordination at the Sacramento headquarters.
Rex S. Hime
Board Member
Seasoned real estate professional serving on CBPA's board with focus on legislative strategy and regulatory compliance issues affecting California's commercial property market.
Questions
What does CBPA advocate for?
We advocate for commercial, industrial, and retail real estate interests at the California State Capitol, focusing on property tax protection, ADA reform, and energy policy issues.
How long has CBPA been operating?
We have represented California's commercial real estate industry since 1972, providing over 50 years of continuous advocacy and policy expertise.
Who are CBPA's members?
Our members include property owners, developers, retailers, brokers, and industry associations through a coalition representing over 10,000 commercial real estate professionals.
How does CBPA protect property owners?
We protect property owners by defending Proposition 13, reforming ADA litigation practices, and advocating for reasonable energy regulations that maintain business viability.
Where is CBPA located?
Our headquarters are located at 1121 L Street, Suite 501, Sacramento, CA 95814, with direct access to California's legislative decision-making processes.
