PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A Dealer’s Call to Action Greg Kirkpatrick President, AADA As we head into the final push towards the fall elections and the upcoming legislative session that begins in January, AADA members must work harder than ever to remain a leading organization in the Arkansas Capitol. This work includes developing and maintaining close relationships with our elected leaders. Every dealer in this association knows that business is built on relationships. We don’t simply sell a customer one car and forget them; instead, we learn their name, remember their kids, service their vehicles for years, and earn their trust so that when they need us, we’re the first call they make. This approach is exactly the one each dealer should use to get to know the people who represent their community at the State Capitol. WHY THIS MATTERS NOW On Nov. 3, Arkansans will elect many of the lawmakers who will serve in the 2027 regular session of the General Assembly. When that session opens in January, legislators will take up hundreds of bills. Some will touch our industry directly, including franchise protections, vehicle sales and titling, taxes and fees, consumer 4 Arkansas Auto Dealer
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