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WMFHA Announces Candidate Endorsements
WMFHA Announces Candidate Endorsements

The WMFHA Board of Directors recently voted to endorse a number of local candidates for city offices. Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


No on Tacoma Measure 1 Ads Released
No on Tacoma Measure 1 Ads Released

The No on Tacoma Measure 1 committee, which WMFHA is engaged in, recently released series of ads encouraging Tacoma voters to voter down Measure 1. Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


EV Grant Webinar Already Showing Success
EV Grant Webinar Already Showing Success

On Tuesday September 19, WMFHA hosted a webinar educating attendees on the state’s recently announced Washington EV Charging Program (WAEVCP). And it is already showing success. WMFHA member LED Trail has already met with 5 members on 6 projects to discuss eligibility and planning for... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted10/9/2023


GA in the Community
GA in the Community

Your GA team has been staying busy with events all over the region. Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted10/9/2023


GA Team meets with Eastside Legislators and Members!
GA Team meets with Eastside Legislators and Members!

As we are gearing up for session in January, your GA team is meeting with legislators all over the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted10/9/2023


Credential Spotlight - Tatiana Hubbard, CALP
Credential Spotlight - Tatiana Hubbard, CALP

Tatiana Hubbard is someone that any instructor would refer to as a "star student." In 2022 she obtained her CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing Professional) credential and she just completed the CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) course work in September of 2023. Every day of class, she showed up... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Loughridge
Date posted10/4/2023


Senator Mark Mullet Awarded 2023 WMFHA Legislator of the Year at WAO
Senator Mark Mullet Awarded 2023 WMFHA Legislator of the Year at WAO

At Washington Apartment Outlook (WAO) this morning, WMFHA’s 2023 President, Tali Reiner, presented Senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) with our 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. This is the highest honor given to an active legislator from WMFHA in recognition and acknowledgement of their... Continue Reading

Postedby Nick Marin
Date posted09/26/2023


An Inside Look from Xfinity
An Inside Look from Xfinity

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the Northwest, Said Mohammed knew it would have major consequences in his community. In Seattle’s Yesler Terrace neighborhood, where he lives, Mohammed worried his neighbors, many of them immigrants, would face barriers to online resources, but as an... Continue Reading

Postedby Lea Dimalanta
Date posted09/20/2023


Bridging the Digital Divide: Promoting Digital Equity in Apartment Complexes for Back-to-School Seas
Bridging the Digital Divide: Promoting Digital Equity in Apartment Complexes for Back-to-School Seas

As the back-to-school season arrives, it is crucial to address the issue of digital equity in apartment complexes. In today's increasingly digital world, access to technology and the internet is vital for students' educational success. Unfortunately, many families living in apartment complexes... Continue Reading

Postedby Lea Dimalanta
Date posted09/20/2023


Washington Energy Code Delayed
Washington Energy Code Delayed

As part of our efforts to address the rising cost of compliance and increasing regulatory oversight, our WMFHA GA staff have been active in a stakeholder group that seeks to achieve a reasonable energy code as adopted by the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC). The group is made up of... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted09/18/2023


WMFHA Hosts Gubernatorial Candidate Senator Mark Mullet
WMFHA Hosts Gubernatorial Candidate Senator Mark Mullet

On Monday September 18, WMFHA hosted Senator Mark Mullet, candidate for Washington Governor, in our offices. The event was attended by Board of Directors, Government Affairs and Political Action Committee members. It provided a chance for Senator Mullet to explain his platform, support for the... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted09/18/2023


Back the PAC
Back the PAC

As we have seen over the last 12 months, political action is not only required at the state level, but in city council chambers as well. We cannot remain solely focused on Olympia, we need to continue to expand our election efforts to the local level, as well as by endorsing and supporting county... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster
Date posted09/18/2023