Advocacy
Seattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies
Seattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In July, SKCR helped squash rent control legislation sponsored by outgoing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant by a 6-2 margin. Because Washington State prohibits any regulation of the amount of rent a landlord can charge, the ordinance would go into effect…
Read MoreSeattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation
Seattle Councilmember Andrew Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In late August, Councilmember Lewis introduced legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applied only to commercial property, SKCR viewed it as an opener to commercial rent…
Read MoreTukwila Approves Annexation to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Tukwila Approves Annexation to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Back to News Center September 28, 2023 Residents in the City of Tukwila voted during the August primary election to fully annex Tukwila’s fire department into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA). The vote was 55.84% in favor, and 44.16% opposed. Since January 1, 2023,…
Read MoreSeattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation
Seattle Finally Passes Drug Legislation Back to News Center September 28, 2023 Following a failed attempt in June to align the city with state law (recently passed with bipartisan support) prohibiting illegal drug possession and use in public and enabling the city attorney to prosecute violations as gross misdemeanors, the Seattle City Council has passed…
Read More“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024
“New Construction Pipeline” Will Add Housing in South County in 2024 Back to News Center September 28, 2023 In South King County, a significant “pipeline” of new housing supply projects is coming to the market, and Seattle King County REALTORS® will continue to be very active in monitoring the progress, and working to ensure the…
Read MoreThe Bridges: An Unusual Annexation Is Moving Forward
The Bridges: An Unusual Annexation Is Moving Forward Back to News Center September 28, 2023 The Auburn City Council is moving forward with Resolution 5736 in order to trigger several procedures and actions designed to result in The Bridges being annexed into the city of Auburn on January 1, 2024. The Bridges is a partially-built-out…
Read MoreSign Code Updates
Sign Code Updates Back to News Center September 28, 2023 Woodinville The City of Woodinville is contemplating amendments to its sign code that would affect real estate signage. A staff draft would sharply limit the use of open house A-Boards from the current allowance of six down to one. It is early in the process,…
Read MoreMaple Valley: City Approves Standards and Guidelines for New Downtown
Maple Valley: City Approves Standards and Guidelines for New Downtown Back to News Center September 28, 2023 After 4 years of planning and deliberation, the Maple Valley City Council has voted to adopt Design Standards and Guidelines for a new “Downtown” on one of the last two remaining large parcels of land in the city.…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts, July 2023
Issues & Impacts, July 2023 Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Issues & Impacts is a quarterly publication produced by Seattle King County REALTORS® to inform members about current issues and successes within the Government Affairs Department. In This Issue: 29th Housing Issues Briefing Report Seattle Rent Control Proposal Normandy Park Electronic Inspection Requests…
Read MoreSeattle Rent Control Proposal
Seattle Rent Control Proposal Back to News Center July 27, 2023 Outgoing Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has introduced legislation that would establish rent control in Seattle. Because Washington State prohibits any regulation of the amount of rent a landlord can charge, the ordinance would go into effect only if the state prohibition were repealed.…
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