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February Comp Plan Happy Hour
RSVP For February 25th! Each month we host a community happy hour in a different neighborhood to get to know our neighbors, and learn more about Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan! Comprehensive Planning Happy HourWednesday, February 25th, 6pmOld Stove Brewery, Queen Anne(600 … Continue reading
Legislative Update Week 4: Take Action on STEP Housing
It seems like every week we say “things are moving quickly!” but it’s true, all of our 2026 priority are on the move. This Wednesday, Feb 4th marks the first ‘cutoff’ deadline for bills – any that haven’t passed out … Continue reading
Legislative Update Week 3: Help Keep All of Our Bills Alive!
Here with your weekly dispatch from Olympia! Grab your morning coffee and let’s dig in. This week lawmakers were busy in committee meetings, hearing lots of bills. This is a pivotal point for how bills take shape, and it will soon … Continue reading
Livestream: Middle Housing Policy Roundtable
Right now in Olympia, WA lawmakers are considering a number of bills that can help Washington communities build more affordable housing, more quickly, in more places. Futurewise is supporting a few key bills – tune in to learn more about … Continue reading
Legislative Update Week 2: More Middle Housing
Legislators are wasting no time this short session. Our bills have a lot of hearings next week, and we’re gearing up for in-person and virtual action opportunities. Still learning the ins and outs of session? I put together this Legislative … Continue reading
Training: Navigating Legislative Session
Curious about how the legislative session works? Not sure how to find your legislator or more information about a bill? Overwhelmed with where to start? Join us Tuesday, 1/13 from 6-7pm over zoom to get your legislative session questions answered. … Continue reading
2026 Legislative Campaign Kick Off Recap
Last Wednesday on December 3rd, Futurewise hosted our annual kick off meeting to launch our 2026 legislative campaign: Growing Together! A huge shout out to the 50+ volunteers and partner organizations that attended, and especially to Representative Strom Peterson (D, … Continue reading