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The deadline for candidates to file for office passed May 17, creating several interesting races for the primary election, August 6 and the general election November 5.
Guy Palumbo
Legislative District 1 Senator Guy Palumbo’s (D-Maltby) resignation to return to his former employer, Amazon, took place after candidate deadline. This allowed Democratic party leaders in the 1st district, which spans King and Snohomish counties, to nominate three people to both county councils for approval. The councils then pick one of those choices to fill out the last year of Palumbo’s term in office.
Legislative District 13 In District 13, the House seat vacated by Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) earlier this year, was filled by Republican Alex Ybarra of Quincy. Ybarra has filed for election and will face chair of the Kittitas County Democrats Steve Verhey of Ellensburg in the November election. The 13th district includes all or part of Grant, Kittitas and Lincoln counties. Alex Ybarra
Liz Lovelett
Legislative District 40 In District 40, Senator Kevin Ranker (D) resigned his seat earlier this year. Former member of the Anacortes City Council Liz Lovelett, Democrat, selected to fill his vacancy, has filed for election in order to serve out the remainder of Ranker’s term, which ends in 2020. Also, seeking the position are Greta Aitken and Carrie Blackwood (both prefer Democrat Party) and Daniel Miller (prefers Republican Party). The 40th district includes San Juan County as well as portions of Whatcom and Skagit counties.
BIAW’s political action committee, the Washington Affordable Housing Council, will continue to monitor these races and reach out to Senator Palumbo’s replacement during the summer interim. BIAW encourages our members stay engaged in city, county, and judicial races and the recommendations of your local home builders association.
BUILDING INSIGHT BIAW.com
Ever wonder what SkagitIsland County Home Builders Association member and Washington Affordable Housing Council (WAHC) Chair Gary Wray looks like under that beard? We do, too! So, we presented a challenge to Gary—which he graciously accepted! If BIAW members and friends can raise $10,000 for BIAW’s political action committee, WAHC, by the BIAW summer board meeting scheduled for June 21, Gary says he will shave off his beard! Watch live while Gary gets a shave during the board meeting!
PLEDGE TODAY! CONTACT: BIAW Government Affairs Director Jan Himebaugh (360) 352-7800 ext. 135 janh@biaw.com
Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager Josie Cummings (360) 352-7800 ext. 163 josiec@biaw.com
