Dear Members,
You all know that it’s that time of the year where I will be reaching out to each of our dealers, asking for support of our WVCAR PAC. This past year was a tremendous year for us during the legislative session. We have created one of the strongest franchise laws in the nation, which has other states now wanting to follow in our footsteps. We delivered a break on our B&O Tax, and it will be eliminated completely on new car sales over the next three years, and our insurance bill that allows employers to request their health insurance loss runs passed. WVADA accomplished their entire legislative agenda! Your contributions to our legislative representatives do not go unnoticed.
With your contributions, WVADA has become the strongest lobbying group in Charleston, and this is only possible when each of us come together and support critical issues, not just related to our profession, but the future viability and success of our beloved state.
Dealers create an important economic impact in our state, and we are being heard. We are not just dealers in this state. We are a powerful group that has a drive and passion for not only making our businesses successful, but for also wanting to better our state for all its citizens. Our legislative representatives need to see this ambition continue so they know we are supporting them for the right reasons. We need everyone to step up this year and every year to keep our momentum alive.
Please contribute now to WVCAR PAC. Many of you made multiple donations of $5,000 (max individual allowable) through business associates and/or family. Many more maxed out at $5,000 and a few at a lesser amount. Unfortunately, many chose not to participate at all. I understand that we all live under different circumstances, but please consider all the things your association is doing for you and contribute at a level you are comfortable with.
Our future is bright in West Virginia! I am proud to be associated with this wonderful group of businesspeople! To contribute, please visit our website at wvcar.com/wvcar or mail a check made out to WVCAR PAC, PO BOX 2028, Charleston WV, 25327.
Best wishes for a great 2022.
Bill Cole, WVCar PAC Chair
