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Legislator Shuffle
Legislator Shuffle

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

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted01/24/2025


Legislative Session is HERE
Legislative Session is HERE

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

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted01/10/2025


Woodinville Tenant Protections Update
Woodinville Tenant Protections Update

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

Postedby Carter Nelson
Date posted12/4/2024


NTK - Division II Court Of Appeals Decision Princeton V. Allen
NTK - Division II Court Of Appeals Decision Princeton V. Allen

96 *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Stipulated Agreement Opinion On Wednesday, June 12, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals published an opinion that will affect stipulated... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted06/12/2024


King County Unlawful Detainer Action Court Rule Change
King County Unlawful Detainer Action Court Rule Change

On Wednesday, May 29, the King County Superior Court adopted an emergency amendment, effective immediately, to LCR 40.1(b)(1)(L), for unlawful detainer actions where noncompliance by the defendant is alleged to... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Makinster (deleted)
Date posted05/31/2024