At the end of June, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance preventing a landlord from subscribing to, contracting with or exchanging anything of value in return for coordinating services (described below). While some are framing the legislation as a complete ban on algorithmic... Continue Reading
After months of advocacy, engagement, and strong collaboration with our members and coalition partners, EHB 1217 has been signed into law. We fought hard and secured meaningful improvements, but the final bill represents a setback for housing in Washington. It creates more risk and less... Continue Reading
The November election results coupled with Governor Bob Ferguson’s cabinet appointments launched a scramble, particularly in King County, to fill many vacancies at the state legislature and one on the King County Council. Notable changes include Rep. Emily Alvarado advancing from the House... Continue Reading
The 2025 legislative session is finally here, and it's going to be an exciting 105 days of action! We’re kicking things off strong, and we need YOU to help us make this session a success. Each week, we’ll send out a recap to keep you in the loop and fired up about the progress... Continue Reading
Carter's City Council testimony is below: Good Evening, Mayor Millman, and members of the council. Thank you for allowing me to speak tonight. My name is Carter Nelson, and I am speaking on behalf of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association. We represent over 347,000 rental units in the... Continue Reading
