COME TO CATTPAC IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
The general election November 3 could include more than two dozen local seats up for grabs. CATTPAC is actively recruiting candidates to run for some of those seats (business-friendly incumbents and new faces). CATTPAC is also available to answer questions for citizens unsure about running. CATTPAC board members can provide guidance based on years of experience about the local political scene. Not sure where to start or what’s needed to run a campaign? Contact CATTPAC Administrator Pat Davison 530.550.9999 or cattpac@ca-tt.com to schedule a Q&A session with CATTPAC board members.
WHAT IS CATTPAC?
CATTPAC is an acronym for the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe Political Action Committee. CATTPAC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization sponsored by the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe. CATTPAC was created in 2002 to address the need for better representation of the construction industry in all levels of government. CATTPAC is a CA-registered Political Action Committee focused on candidates and ballot measures, FPPC # 1247901. CATTPAC is funded by CATT General Fund monies and member contributions.
CATTPAC Goals for 2020:
1. Refresh the website
2. Increase donations in general
3. Co-Sponsor a Candidate Forum prior to the November 2020 election
4. Continue candidate recruitment and interviews/endorsements
5. Review and modify the Interview/Endorsement SOP
6. Hire an intern for research purposes
7. Add one member to the CATTPAC Board
CATTPAC's MISSION is: The CATT Political Action Committee will raise funds and industry and public awareness in order to support political candidates, initiatives, measures, and campaigns that support the best interests of the building industry in our region.
2020 CATTPAC Board of Directors
(L to R): Jim Easterbrook, Mitch Clarin, Mike Rodarte, Mick Horn, Kristine Keck, Peter Greenberger, Joan Jones, Meghan Behm. Not pictured: Jim Porter, Nate Farnell.
Officers
Chairman: Mitch Clarin/Mitchell T. Clarin
Vice Chairman: Peter Greenberger/Pacwest Construction & Development, Inc.
Secretary-Treasurer: Mike Rodarte/TNT Materials
Directors
Meghan Behm/Sierra Crest Cabinets
Jim Easterbrook/Easterbrook Painting, Inc.
Nate Farnell/Charles Schwab
Mick Horn/The Michael Horn Co., Inc.
Joan Jones/ Jones Corda Construction, Inc.
Kristine Keck/ Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.
Jim Porter/Porter Simon, P.C.
For more information about CATTPAC, please check the webpage: www.ca-tt.com/cattpac or contact CATTPAC Administrator Pat Davison at 530.550.9999 or cattpac@ca-tt.com
