BBIA
Government Affairs & PAC
The voice of the building industry from city hall to Tallahassee and Capitol Hill.
From the Co-Chair
By Natalie Cayson
Co-Chair, BBIA Government Affairs
Central Panhandle Association of Realtors
It’s been a busy season for the BBIA Government Affairs & PAC Committee!
The committee is working toward a $5,000 Build PAC fundraising goal ahead of Fall Conference in November, while continuing to create opportunities for members to stay informed and engaged on issues impacting our industry.
Members also attended a Panama City Commission meeting where the implementation of transportation impact fees was discussed. The effective date was pushed from October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
Looking ahead, BBIA’s General Candidate Forum is set for October 6 at Captain Anderson’s, with candidates from the Panama City Beach Council, Callaway Commission, Florida House District 6, and Florida’s 2nd Congressional District invited to participate.
And there’s more on the calendar: BBIA and the Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS are joining forces again for a Government Affairs Lunch & Learn on October 26, featuring Lynn Haven City Manager Chris Lightfoot and Lynn Haven CRA Director Ben Janke. Registration is open.
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BBIA PAC
The BBIA Political Action Committee (PAC) is how we turn advocacy into action.
Every dollar invested supports candidates and initiatives that directly impact housing, development, and the future of our industry.
This is not a donation. It’s an investment in your business, your industry, and your community.
- Protect housing affordability
- Advocate for fair regulations and permitting
- Support pro-building, pro-business leadership
- Strengthen the future of the construction workforce
FHB PAC
The Florida Home Builders PAC hammers home the financial support necessary to elect pro-builder candidates who share our ideas and understand that building is a vital part of Florida’s economy.
- Fight unnecessary fees
- Seek to stop burdensome regulations
- Elect pro-builder candidates
On the FHB PAC list
- Bay BIA — Founders & Friends of the Legacy Club
- Garrett Anderson — Gold Legacy Club
- Tom Gladstone — Founders & Friends
- Curt Hartog — Area I board
Contributions are political contributions and are not deductible as a business expense for federal income tax purposes.
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BUILD-PAC
Nationally, we support BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders’ Political Action Committee, which ensures our voice is heard in Washington, D.C.
BUILD-PAC challenge
$5,000 by October 31, 2026
Your contribution helps BUILD-PAC support candidates who champion housing affordability, workforce development, and sensible regulations. Fair share per member is $35. The October update also names a $5,000 goal ahead of Fall Conference in November.
Dollar a Day
$365
Capitol Club
$500
Platinum Club
$1,000
Gold Key Club
$2,500
Contribute online, mail a check to BBIA, c/o Stacy Roberts, 223 Forest Park Circle, Panama City, FL 32405, or deliver it to the BBIA office.
BBIA PAC INVESTORS
Cornerstone Investor
- Coastal Classic Homes
Industry Investor Club
- Anderson Construction
- Bill Cramer
- Blackwell Insurance Group
- Central Panhandle Association of Realtors
- Curtis Moore
- Hobbs Plumbing
- Hutt Insurance
- Sims-Lohman
Blueprint Club
- Natalie Cayson
- Neves Media
- Disposal Services
- RC McLendon
Framing Advocate
- David Smith
- Emily Natalio
- G6 Development Company LLC
- Robert Griffith
- Richard Joyner
Groundbreaker
- Coastal Florida Quality Roofs
- All Your Hardware
- Graham Neves
- TruNorth Pest Control
Vote
2026 General Election
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3
The people on the ballot make the decisions that affect housing, development, and this industry. A forum is a chance to listen. Voting is how a member is counted.
The deadline to register for this election is October 5. Early voting days below are the 2026 General Election periods reported to the Florida Division of Elections. Hours are listed only where that county has posted them.
- BayOctober 19–31. Supervisor of Elections office 8:30 AM–6:00 PM. Other sites 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- CalhounOctober 19–31.
- FranklinOctober 24–31.
- GulfOctober 24–31.
- HolmesOctober 24–31, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- JacksonOctober 22–31, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM.
- WashingtonOctober 24–31. Monday–Saturday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
County early voting datesBay CountyFranklin CountyHolmes CountyJackson CountyWashington County
Advocacy in action
2026
FHBA legislative wins
Florida Home Builders Association has posted its 2026 legislative wins.
2026 legislative winsAlready happened
Tuesday, October 6
Candidate Breakfast Forum
Candidates shared their vision and answered questions from BBIA members. Led by Brian Knox, BBIA Vice President and Government Affairs Chair, Coastal Classic Homes of Florida, and Natalie Cayson, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS, Government Affairs Co-Chair. Sponsored by Coastal Classic Homes, which also provided breakfast. Rob Griffith, Hutt Insurance Agency, welcomed attendees.
Panama City Beach City Council Ward 1: Carlos Sanchez and Grant Wittstruck. Ward 3: Mary Coburn and Nick Atkinson. Callaway Commission: Bobby Birdsell, Ward 1, and Spring Overway, Ward 2. Florida House District 6: Tricia Berry and Lyn Leonard. U.S. House Congressional District 2: Amanda Green and Austin Rogers.
Upcoming
LUNCH & LEARN
Monday, October 26
BBIA Government Affairs Lunch & Learn: Lynn Haven
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS office
Lynn Haven City Manager Chris Lightfoot and Lynn Haven CRA Director Ben Janke.
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Leadership
Brian KnoxChair, BBIA Government AffairsCoastal Classic Homes- Natalie CaysonCo-Chair, BBIA Government AffairsCentral Panhandle Association of Realtors