Advocacy
SKCR Helps Kill 3 of 4 Seattle Tax Proposals
SKCR Helps Kill 3 of 4 Seattle Tax Proposals Back to News Center January 31, 2024 The outgoing Seattle City Council did not go quietly. They considered several new or increased taxes as part of the 2023 budget process. SKCR urged the council to evaluate current spending, use all available revenues, prioritize spending, and generate…
Read MoreCities Act to Embrace Various Legislation
Cities Act to Embrace Various Legislation Back to News Center January 31, 2024 The 2023 legislative session in Olympia was dubbed the “Housing Session” based on numerous bills passed by legislators to increase the supply of housing throughout the state. Now, cities are working to implement the new legislative mandates, with early action focused on…
Read MoreSeattle Passes Commercial Lease Legislation
Seattle Passes Commercial Lease Legislation Back to News Center January 31, 2024 Outgoing Councilmember Lewis passed legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applies only to commercial property, SKCR views it as an opener to commercial rent control and a reduction in…
Read MoreTukwila Categorical Exemptions/SEPA
Tukwila Categorical Exemptions/SEPA Back to News Center January 31, 2024 The City of Tukwila is moving forward to implement changes to its SEPA environmental review process. According to city staff, the proposed changes are intended to streamline and update the permit process, reduce staff effort, reduce permit review times, and cut down on paperwork in…
Read More2024 Hill Day: Momentum
2024 Hill Day: Momentum Back to News Center January 24, 2024 After 2023’s momentous Legislative Session now known as “The Year of Housing,” REALTORS® seek to continue the momentum built and support bills that encourage housing density, diversity, and development. Hill Day is an important event that gives members an opportunity to see the Government…
Read MoreREALTORS® Aim for Continuing Pro-Housing Momentum in the 2024 Legislative Session
REALTORS® Aim for Continuing Pro-Housing Momentum in the 2024 Legislative Session Back to News Center January 10, 2024 In the 2024 Legislative Session of Washington State, REALTORS® Hope to continue the momentum from the historic 2023 “Year of Housing” session marked by the passage of a record number of pro-housing, REALTOR®-backed bills. Washington REALTORS®’ Government…
Read More2023 By the Numbers
2023 By the Numbers Back to News Center December 29, 2023 Categories Advocacy Education Events Featured Membership Partnerships Publications Uncategorized Archives April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 March 2022 August 2021…
Read MoreGeneral Election 2023 Recap
General Election 2023 Recap Back to News Center November 13, 2023 This year was a local election year with council seats up in every city within King County. REALTORS® from across King County volunteered over 24 hours of their time to properly vet candidates seeking the association’s endorsement. In all, SKCR issued fifty-four endorsements including…
Read MoreREALTORS® Endorse Seattle Housing Levy
REALTORS® Endorse Seattle Housing Levy Back to News Center November 1, 2023 BELLEVUE, Washington (November 1, 2023) – Seattle King County REALTORS® joins nearly 100 other organizations in endorsing the Seattle Housing Levy (Proposition No. 1). The organization’s board of directors announced its decision following a recommendation of its Governmental and Public Affairs Committee. The…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts, Q3 2023
Issues & Impacts, Q3 2023 Back to News Center September 28, 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: Seattle Councilmember Sawant’s Rent Control Bill Dies Seattle Councilmember Lewis Slows Commercial Lease Legislation…
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