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September 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia City of Olympia-council meeting updates City is beginning a planning process to implement new state requirements for ‘Middle’ housing.  If you want to be added to the email list to receive draft code amendments and public engagement opportunities, etc email:  middle@ci.olympia.wa.us and ask to…

October 2024 President’s Message Hello TCRA Members – Welcome to fall!!! WA is such a beautiful place to live, but especially in the fall. In addition to the crisp mornings and sunny afternoons, I love how we often see an uptick in the market with Buyers and Sellers wanting to move before the holidays. I…

August 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia This month was still light with council meetings and content relevant to us since we are in summer mode. TCRA signed on as a supportive party to ask the Black Homes Initiative Group to bring their efforts into Thurston County.   Among other things this…

September 2024 President’s Message Welcome to September my fellow TCRA members! I love the excitement that September brings each year. With it brings back-to-school, crisp cool fall mornings and green fall grass that we get to enjoy in our warm afternoons. Although the month tends to fly by as we head into the last quarter…

July 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia This month was light with council meetings since we are in summer mode. Missing Middle—working on harmonizing code changes since there have been both city and state level changes since 7/19. Also a climate debrief—the goal is 0 emissions by 2040 and they are…

August 2024 President’s Message Dear TCRA Members, As I enter my 8th month as your president, I’m filled with gratitude for the continued support and enthusiasm from our incredible members. It’s been a productive and exciting journey so far. I’m eager to share some important updates and upcoming events with you. August 17th marks the…

Member Services Coordinator-Temporary Part time, up to 30 hours/week $19-$22/hr. Job Summary We are searching for a Member Services Coordinator to help us out through the busy fall/winter dues cycle. In this position, you will serve as a liaison between our members and the Association Executive. This means that you will process new membership applications,…

June 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia This month was light with council meetings as the summer will likely be. Ordinance 7391 (rental housing code) was amended with technical corrections in particular to amend to a 7% rent increase in a 12 month period. There was a work session around the…

July 2024 President’s Message Dear Valued Members, As we step into July, I want to wish you a joyful and safe Independence Day! May your 4th of July be filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and memorable moments. Now that we are headed into the second half of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on…

May 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia-council meeting updates The theme this month in Olympia was around neighborhood centers.  There is discussion and analysis around the desire to have more of these commercial/residential clusters and how could that look and does policy need to change to support these. I continued to…