Ownership Matters

Amos Barshad and "The Homeowners' Rebellion"

Paul and Mike welcome journalist Amos Barshad to this episode of Ownership Matters, following the publication of his article "The Homeowners' Rebellion" in The Lever. Amos dedicated time and resources to research for this well-written article, going so far as to take a trip to multiple ROCs in Minnesota. Listen in to hear him describe his experience and what he took away from his interactions.

Deb Winiewicz, on the ROC Association and Community

We welcome Deb Winiewicz to this episode of Ownership Matters, a highly active member of her community both locally and nationally, as former board president of Halifax Estates Mobile Home Association and current ROC Association Director of the New England region. She talks to Paul and Mike about the various roles she's held in her community, the recent policy efforts the ROC Association has taken on, and what it means to be a ROC and be a part of the bigger picture. More information, including show notes and links, at rocusa.org/ownershipmatters Follow ROC USA: Twitter: @rocusaorg Facebook: @rocusa.bettertogether

Public investment with Rachel Arndt

Rachel Arndt joins Paul and Mike on this episode of Ownership Matters to talk about public investment in resident owned communities. Manufactured home communities are being recognized more and more, and Rachel has had first-hand experience with the growing awareness and changing attitudes toward MHCs. Listen to hear how what started as just a sugary drink tax became something bigger - a spotlight on challenges MHCs face, and the creation of legislation to expand residents' rights and opportunities. More information, including show notes and links, at rocusa.org/ownershipmatters Follow ROC USA: Twitter: @rocusaorg Facebook: @rocusa.bettertogether

State advocacy with Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones from Mountainside Community Cooperative in Maine will tell you herself how much of an advocate she is for manufactured housing and resident ownership. In fact, in this episode of Ownership Matters, Paul and Mike talk to Margaret about all the work she’s done for her community and beyond. From her recent appointment to Maine’s State Manufactured Housing Board to her involvement in the tour of Mountainside Community during the push for the PRICE Fund in 2022, she has been busy and continues to be passionate about advocacy work. She doesn’t hesitate to encourage her fellow manufactured home residents and ROC leaders to join her in the good fight. Listen in to get a taste of what Margaret does, and what all ROC leaders can do with a mindset like hers! More information, including show notes and links, at rocusa.org/ownershipmatters Follow ROC USA: Twitter: @rocusaorg Facebook: @rocusa.bettertogether

Big things happening, and big things to come

Paul and Mike ring in the new year with Season 4 of Ownership Matters! As always, the first episode of the season takes us back to the previous year. Our co-hosts discuss the big events of 2023 - the continued success of PRICE Initiative efforts, more ROCs joining the network, and ROC Association's involvement at the I'm HOME Conference in Chicago. They discuss some of their favorite podcast guests and look forward to some of the changes 2024 will bring, including new leadership for ROC USA and the continued movement of the organization's new subsidiary, Integrity Community Solutions. More information, including show notes and links, at rocusa.org/ownershipmatters Follow ROC USA: Twitter: @rocusaorg Facebook: @rocusa.bettertogether