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Tukwila 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 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024…
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…
Read MoreSeattle 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,…
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