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November 2024 Government Affairs Report City of Olympia City of Olympia City approved Resolution requesting WA State and Fed to create a  commission to study reparations for descendants of enslaved African people and implement commission recommendations. Will be layoffs and re-org to help get budget deficit in line Community block grant report: City will continue…

December 2024 President’s Message Dear TCRA Members, As the end of the year quickly approaches, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on my year as President of this Association. As I came into this year, I knew that it would be met with challenges. With the ever-changing landscape in our industry and…

Mark Kitabayashi Appointed 2025 TCRA President Dear Members, I’m writing to inform you of a recent leadership change within our Association. Ashley DuVall has resigned from her role as 2024 President-Elect, a decision she communicated to the Board of Directors earlier this month. To ensure the continued smooth operation of the Association and in alignment…

Giving Thanks for TCRA Members! This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling extra grateful for YOU—our dedicated REALTORS®—and all the ways you’re making Thurston County a great place to buy, sell, and own real estate. And since it’s the season of gratitude, we thought we’d serve up some gravy (and cranberry sauce) on the amazing benefits that come with your membership! Here’s what’s…

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…