Advocacy

The Eastside, and indeed the entire Seattle Metropolitan area, future economic and community success is at great risk due to lack of housing...

Employers in East King County and across the state struggle to fill available jobs with Washington state residents. Education is the key to closing...

Effective transportation of employees, customers and goods is essential to sustain continued health of our state’s growing economy. The...

The cost of liability insurance is an increasing burden on the business community. The overall economy suffers when productivity and growth are...

This year’s Economic Forecast event was very informative, and yes, even entertaining! We got an insider look on the year ahead including the...

More on I-1631 After rigorous review of the facts and discussion, at both Executive Committee and Board levels, the Chamber has announced it will...

Back to School Safety With K-12 students returning to the classroom last week, now is always a good time to be extra careful while driving in school...

More on Statewide Ballot Measures Initiative 1634 – Keep Groceries Affordable Act (Taxation of Groceries) Last year, the Seattle City Council...

City Budget Principles The City of Bellevue is preparing an operating budget for the 2019 biennium and a Capital Improvement Program for 2019-25. A...

Transportation Facilities Plan As the City continues to grow, so does its need for additional transportation facilities. However, before a project...

Bellevue Blitz Roundup Autonomous Vehicle Work Group Earlier this year, the Legislature adopted SHB 2970 establishing an autonomous vehicle work...

Homeless Shelter Good Neighbor Agreement The homeless shelter land use code amendment (LUCA) as adopted by Council on July 16th, includes provisions...