President's Message
Legislative Session in Full Swing
Make Your Voices Heard!
The Legislators just finished their 4th week in session. And BOY are they busy pushing “Rent Control.” The ink wasn’t even dry on the bill when the first hearing took place on January 13, 2025. It’s very important that we all continue to contact our Legislators and let them know how this is going to have a negative impact on maintaining affordable housing.
Have you set up your email groups? Please do! It will make it so much easier for you to get the word out. The more individuals who contact their Legislators, the larger the impact!
Also, PLEASE contact Rep. Adison Richards (D-26) and thank him for voting against HB 1217 (adison.richards@leg.wa.gov). He is currently on the House Housing Committee, and he is a Democrat who feels strongly that “Rent Control” does not work!
A BIG Thank You goes out to Elaine Armstrong, CCRA Vice President, and Jay Parker, CCRA Board Member at Large, for attending the hearing for HB 1217 in Olympia. They were among the 200+ statewide members attending to testify against HB 1217.
Elaine Armstrong is now preparing carpools for Legislative Day on February 19 (10 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) in Olympia. Please contact her at vicepresident@ccrawa.org to register. The More, The Merrier!! This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, share your perspectives, and advocate for the issues that matter most to our community. You will join with WLA and RHA and receive assignments. Together, we’ll amplify our collective voice and foster relationships that drive positive impact. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference. Your voice matters, and your presence will help shape the future.
United We Stand
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We are also focusing on HB 1099 Tenant Assistance Program (TAP) to support this bill. This program offers short-term rental assistance to seniors, low-income households, veterans, and others on fixed incomes. It prevents evictions and preserves affordable housing for at-risk families. It provides gap funding to cover the difference between what tenants owe and what they can afford. (aka VOUCHERS!) Gap funding is our answer to ensuring housing stability and reduces the risk of homelessness.
Take the Challenge to
Unite Our Voices
to Make a Difference!
Stay Safe and Healthy and Be Kind to Others! We’re all in this together! ◊