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OMB Government Affairs Committee - The OMB Government Affairs Committee will be returning to regular meetings on September 26th, at 3pm. Calendar invites and agendas will be sent out at the beginning of September. We will be welcoming back Brett Bures, Building Services Manager in Thurston’s Community Planning and Economic Development department (CPED). He has some items for us to provide input on and is looking forward to engaging with our committee.
Comprehensive Plans – Just a reminder, many jurisdictions are in the middle of their periodic update period for their comprehensive plans. The typical process has provided that specific chapters are addressed separately over the calendar year. Land Use and Zoning chapters, as well as Housing chapters, are ready for input in several jurisdictions. Simply go to the jurisdiction’s website (i.e., Thurston County or City of Olympia) and search “Comprehensive Plan” in their search engine. The plans are usually titled something creative, like Engage Olympia or Thurston 2045, and are stand-alone project pages that allow you to peruse chapters and provide input. This is important for shaping the future of the industry and for your ability to do business in your community. This opportunity on this scale only comes around every 10 years. So, staff encourages all members to make their voice heard.
For more information, please contact Olympia Master Builders Government Affairs Director Jessie Simmons at ga@omb.org or (360)754-0912 (ext. 102).
The Affordable Housing Council of the Olympia Master Builders: TAHC Corner
General Election Update – TAHC has had its General Election Endorsements Meeting, and some recommendations were made, but first, we should also acknowledge that all but one of the early endorsed candidates have finished in the top two in their respective Primary races. It is important that we acknowledge the diligent work of the committee in finding not only true housing champions to carry the flag of the industry, but also that the committee is invested in supporting viable and hard-working candidates who are electable.
Through strategy and research, TAHC has decided to move forward with the following recommendations for endorsements in local races:
- Carolina Mejia (Democrat) for Thurston County Commissioner, District 1
- JW Foster (Independent) for Thurston County Commissioner, District 2
- Sean Swope (Republican) for Lewis County Commissioner, District 1
- Pat Tarzwell (Republican) for Mason County Commissioner, District 1
- Georgia A. Miller (Republican) for Grays Harbor County Commissioner, District 1
- Brian E. Blake (Democrat) for Grays Harbor County Commissioner, District 2
*Names are written as they appear on the ballot to ensure they are easy to identify.
For more information, please contact Olympia Master Builders Government Affairs Director, Jessie Simmons, at ga@omb.org or (360)754-0912 (ext. 102).
For more information, please contact Olympia Master Builders Government Affairs Director, Jessie Simmons, at ga@omb.org or (360)754-0912 (ext. 102).
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