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Week of February 5 Legislative Update
Can you believe we are already in February? Session is going by fast for us here, and this upcoming week is going to be action packed! Check it out: Vote YES for HB 1110 Our Middle Housing bill, HB 1110, … Continue reading
February 6, 2023
Notes from the Executive Director – January 2023
Screenshot of a tweet our Racial Equity Committee Chair, Sarah Myhre, posted of her dog during our 2022 Board Retreat. Y’all. This is Flash in a @FuturewiseWA board meeting. She is a housing, land use, climate, energy, equity, and justice dog support … Continue reading
January 30, 2023
Week of January 30 Legislative Update
Another Sunday is here, and that means another set of actions! We have good momentum going thanks to you and all the actions you’ve taken, so thank you! Let’s keep it up; here is what is coming up this week! … Continue reading
January 30, 2023
Week of January 23 Legislative Update
4,306 people signed-in PRO for HB 1181, SB 5203, & HB 1110 What a week it has been for us and we’re only entering week 3 of the legislative session! 😅 First off, We just want to say a big … Continue reading
January 23, 2023
Week of January 15 Legislative Update
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Our first week is done which means it is time for our first action alert of the 2023 legislative session! We have a very big day next Tuesday, January 17th, with three hearings scheduled on the same … Continue reading
January 16, 2023
Week of January 8 Legislative Update
ID: Light rail train on track in between two sets of apartment buildings, blue sky with clouds in the background. Alright everybody — it’s official! The 2023 Washington legislative session starts tomorrow, and Futurewise is here to be your voice … Continue reading
January 9, 2023
Notes from the Executive Director – December 2022
Red, Snow-Covered, 2002 Toyota Tacoma Planning Climate Resilient Neighborhoods Needs to Be Washington State’s Next Climate Policy Priority My partner Matthew is thinking about selling his Toyota Tacoma truck. It’s 20 years old, but he’s kept it in good shape. … Continue reading
December 21, 2022
Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle
Photo by Leandre Chastagnier Futurewise Celebrates the Affordable Housing Design Review Exemption in Seattle (CB 1204646) After nearly two years of policy work and advocacy, we would like to celebrate the passage of CB 120464 in Seattle, which temporarily exempts affordable housing … Continue reading
December 19, 2022
For Our Future: Week of Action (Dec 2022)
Week of Action Dec 11 -16 December Week of Action– which events can you attend? There’s only a few more weeks until the beginning of the legislative session! That’s a small window for us to raise visibility and support on … Continue reading
December 5, 2022
Black Lives Matter Solidarity Follow-Up
Photo by Duncan Shaffer It has been over two years now since our country was rocked by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. The Black Lives Matter protests that swept the nation in the following … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
Futurewise 2023 Legislative Campaign Kick-Off Recap!
Futurewise 2023 Legislative Campaign: For Our Future On Tuesday November 15th, Futurewise hosted their campaign kick-off for the 2023 legislative session. We want to thank every volunteer, partner, and ally who joined us! We also want to thank Representative Davina … Continue reading
November 21, 2022
Meet Marcella – Futurewise Staff Spotlight
Marcella Buser – Futurewise Staff Spotlight! We want to introduce everyone to our new State Organizer, Marcella Buser! In doing so, we asked Marcella some great questions to learn more about her. Share a little about your story! I grew … Continue reading
October 28, 2022