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2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Webinar
2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up Webinar

Now that the 2023 legislative session is complete, and we have had time to digest all that happened, WMFHA will be hosting a Legislative Wrap-Up Webinar on July 12. The webinar will give a brief overview of what transpired during the session, including the failure of several rent control and... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted06/13/2023


Why PRIDE Matters
Why PRIDE Matters

As a gay man in my forties, I am now at a place where I am comfortable with who I am, but it took a lot of years to get to this point. Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted05/30/2023


Q2 Update from Nick Marin
Q2 Update from Nick Marin

How is it already almost June?! Continue Reading

Postedby Nick Marin
Date posted05/24/2023


A Proud and Vibrant Association
A Proud and Vibrant Association

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your membership in this association.  At last month's Business Exchange, it was evident to me that we have a vibrant and proud association and a wonderful WMFHA Team.  Continue Reading

Postedby Ron Burkhardt
Date posted05/23/2023


Remembering Our Roots
Remembering Our Roots

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed annually in May, celebrates and honors the contributions, achievements, and rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities. Here at WMFHA, we are taking time to celebrate the heritage and... Continue Reading

Postedby MacKenzie Knell (deleted)
Date posted05/23/2023


Celebrating AAPI Month with Greg Cerbana
Celebrating AAPI Month with Greg Cerbana

“I'm proud that I started at the bottom as a leasing agent and learned the industry from the ground up. I think it’s proof that with tenacity and grit, as well as being connected to those that can champion you with their influence, you can accomplish things that you never thought were possible.” Continue Reading

Postedby MacKenzie Knell (deleted)
Date posted05/18/2023


Local Races Filing Deadline
Local Races Filing Deadline

May 19 is the filing deadline for local, city and county, elected races. Although WMFHA has traditionally focused mostly on state races, with recent actions at city and county councils, it has become imperative that we, as an association, start becoming more active in these races. The WMFHA PAC... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023


Seattle EDRA and Required Notification Subcommittee Update
Seattle EDRA and Required Notification Subcommittee Update

The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) created two ad hoc subcommittees, the Seattle Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance (EDRA) and Required Notification committees. The EDRA subcommittee is tasked with discussing appeals and implementation of the Economic Displacement Relocation... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023


Seattle Updates MFTE Holding Deposits Process
Seattle Updates MFTE Holding Deposits Process

The Seattle Office of Housing has updated their requirements for “holding deposits” for MFTE units after receiving feedback from housing providers. As of April 2021, MFTE communities were only able to collect a holding deposit of $100 for MFTE units upon application. In addition,... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023


Sawant to Pursue Rent Control Ordinance in Seattle
Sawant to Pursue Rent Control Ordinance in Seattle

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is urging her supports to sign a petition to pass rent control in Seattle and is drafting an ordinance so it can be rubber stamped by her Sustainability and Renter’s Rights Committee before moving to the full council. Although it wouldn’t... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023


WMFHA Seeks Public Affairs Manager to Fulfill Government Affairs Role
WMFHA Seeks Public Affairs Manager to Fulfill Government Affairs Role

We are still accepting candidates for the Public Affairs Manager position at WMFHA. This position supports our association’s visible and proactive government affairs engagement with priority jurisdictions throughout Washington State, working with elected officials, stakeholders, and public... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023


9th Circuit Overturns Part of Seattle Criminal Background Check Law
9th Circuit Overturns Part of Seattle Criminal Background Check Law

On Tuesday March 21, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that s key portion of a Seattle law meant to guard against housing discrimination is unconstitutional. In their ruling, they found that barring landlords from asking prospective tenants about “any arrest record, conviction... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/17/2023