Advocacy
Elected officials, candidates join REALTORS at 30th Annual Housing Issues Briefing
Elected officials, candidates join REALTORS at 30th Annual Housing Issues Briefing Back to News Center July 8, 2024 “We need to take bold action to alleviate housing supply issues, ultimately helping affordability,” said Gina Madeya, 2024 vice president of governmental and public affairs for Seattle King County Realtors® (SKCR) in opening remarks at the association’s…
Read MoreJune is Homeownership Month
June is Homeownership Month Back to News Center June 20, 2024 June is when REALTORS® commemorate National Homeownership Month. The goal of the observance is to raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans. REALTOR® members serve as trusted advisors, helping consumers navigate…
Read MoreBev Read Honored for RPAC Milestone
Bev Read Honored for RPAC Milestone Back to News Center June 6, 2024 Beverly Prkacin Read, a member of the Governmental and Public Affairs Committee (GAC) at Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) since 1985, was recognized at the group’s latest meeting for reaching a milestone with the National Association of REALTORS®. In singling her out,…
Read MoreIssues & Impacts Q1 2024
Issues & Impacts Q1 2024 Back to News Center April 24, 2024 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: REALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council Seattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget…
Read MoreREALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council
REALTOR®-Supported Candidate Appointed to Seattle City Council Back to News Center April 17, 2024 Tanya Woo, whom Seattle King County REALTORS® supported in her unsuccessful bid to win a city council seat in November 2023, was appointed to an open seat on the council in January. Woo filled a council vacancy created when Councilmember Teresa…
Read MoreSeattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget Process
Seattle City Council Launches the 2024 Budget Process Back to News Center April 17, 2024 Needing to fill an expected $220+ million budget hole, the Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a budget that will be adopted in November. In contrast to the old council that was principally interested in new taxes, the new…
Read MoreNew Kirkland Planning Commissioner
New Kirkland Planning Commissioner Back to News Center April 17, 2024 The Kirkland City Council has appointed Gina Madeya to the Planning Commission. Madeya, a broker at Windermere Yarrow Bay and Vice President ofGovernmental & Public Affairs at Seattle King County REALTORS®, will join six other commissioners in advising the City Council on all matters…
Read MoreBURIEN: Dispute Between City and Sheriff Escalates With New Federal Lawsuit
BURIEN: Dispute Between City and Sheriff Escalates With New Federal Lawsuit Back to News Center April 17, 2024 A dispute that has been simmering since mid-2023 between the City of Burien and the King County Sheriff’s Office escalated in March when Patti Cole-Tindall sued the city in federal district court over a new ordinance passed…
Read MoreREALTORS® Propose Lot-Splitting
REALTORS® Propose Lot-Splitting Back to News Center April 17, 2024 This year, counties and cities throughout the state are required to update their comprehensive plans. For housing issues, comprehensive plans set the policies upon which zoning and development regulations are established. Seattle King County REALTORS® (SKCR) is advocating strongly for policies that increase housing supply…
Read MoreSEATAC FLIGHT-PATH CITIES: Funding to Correct Failing Noise Remediation Project
SEATAC FLIGHT-PATH CITIES: Funding to Correct Failing Noise Remediation Project Back to News Center April 17, 2024 Legislation (SB 5595) was delivered to the Governor on March 7 that would assist homeowners and businesses impacted by a noise from SeaTac International Airport. Sen. Karen Kaiser of Des Moines said the bill, approved unanimously in the…
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