AdvocacyHaving a career in the highly regulated field of aviation you know, first-hand, how state and federal laws and regulations can impact your work each and every day. At the state level, OAA and its contracted lobbyists work to promote legislative proposals to improve the business climate for airports and the organizations that serve airports. We also work to oppose legislation that will burden the industry or denigrate airports' services and positive impacts on its communities. The Ohio Aviation Association vigorously advocates important issues year-round. We know you don't always have the time to speak your voice; that is what we are here for! Your membership in OAA will help because legislators listen to what their constituents have to say. More members mean a louder advocacy voice! If you find yourself running up against an issue that is hampering the economic vitality of your airport or aviation organization, let us know! The OAA Advocacy Committee and the OAA Executive Office are always ready to assist you! Send your request to oaa@ohioaviation.org. 2024 Advocacy Day RecapOn Wednesday, December 4, the Ohio Aviation Association held its annual Advocacy Day. OAA members in attendance then had the opportunity to meet several members of the 136th General Assembly leadership for the majority and minority caucuses in both the House and the Senate. A clear message from Lt. Governor Husted and legislators for OAA members was to build relationships with legislators representing each airport and make sure they understand the importance about supporting OAA's public policy agenda. This can be accomplished by inviting your elected officials to visit the airport, airport sponsor or airport authority meeting to discuss these important aviation issues. The OAA is trying to help facility these discussions with the regional airport events each month corresponding with the OAA Board of Director meetings. At the end of the day OAA members made their way to the museum gallery in the Ohio Statehouse for the legislative reception from 5-7p.m. 2023 OAA Annual Conference Highlights | Upcoming events
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