Government Affairs

The committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss legislative matters affecting the business of real estate on local and state levels. They work with key legislative contacts and coordinate "Calls to Action" to state legislators and local city and county officials. They also attend the annual REALTOR® Hill visit held in Olympia each January.

Whatcom County Association of REALTORS® attended the 2010 Legislative Day on January 21, 2010.  Here, the attendees are seen with Rep. Doug Ericksen (42nd Dist.) following our meeting where we discussed Climate Change initiatives, taxation of sales commissions, and Appraiser Management Company licensing.

Jon Soine (Third from Right), Vice-President of Government Affairs for Washington Realtors® and agent at Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom Inc., attends the signing of SB 5452, the bill that increased the bonding capacity for affordable housing opportunities in Washington state.

Government Affairs Committee