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King County Elected Officials Reception

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Cedarbrook Lodge Seattle, WA     Get Directions
Your Price: $45.00
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$45 for guests

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King County Elected Officials Reception

Discover an unparalleled opportunity at the King County Elected Officials Reception! This exclusive event invites you to connect directly with local elected officials who are shaping the policies and decisions that impact your community.

Dive into meaningful dialogue about the most pressing barriers to making home happen in King County. Whether you're passionate about housing, community development, or local policy, this is your chance to share ideas, build relationships, and make your voice heard.

Don't miss this unique setting to network, collaborate, and foster partnerships that can drive real change. Together, let's pave the way for solutions that matter—join us and be part of the conversation!

Please note the following for your convenience:

  • Interests: Government Advocacy
  • Start Time: 5:00 PM
  • Location: Cedarbrook Lodge, 18525 36th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98188
  • Questions? Email King County Builders Council

Featuring Speakers

Matthew Gardner

Matthew Gardner

Real Estate Economist

Matthew Gardneris widely recognized as being one of the foremost real estate economists in the country and speaks to more than 75 groups per year where he offers his opinions regarding economic and housing markets condition. In addition to his speaking engagements, Matthew sits on the Washington State Governors Council of Economic Advisors where he advises the Governor on housing policy, is a member of the Association of Washington Businesses Council of Economic Advisors and is also a Board Member at the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the University of Washington where he lectures in real estate economics. Matthew’s economic forecasts are used by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and his housing forecasts are used by Reuters (Roy-turz) in their U.S. Housing Market forecast and by Fannie Mae in their National Home Price Expectation Survey. Matthew received his undergraduate degree in economics from St. Johns College, Oxford, and he holds graduate degrees in economics and econometrics from the London School of Economics. Recognitions include being chosen as the 2022 Partner of the Year by the Seattle-King County Realtors Association and as the 2023 Partner of the Year by the Washington Realtors Association. He was also voted Industry MVP by the readers of the Seattle Agents Magazine.

Public Officials Attending

Washington State Senate

  • Phil Fortunato, Senator (District 31)

Washington State House

  • Osman Salahuddin, State Representative (District 48)
  • Jamila Taylor, State Representative (District 30)

King County

  • Jorge L. Barón, Councilmember
  • Sarah Perry, Councilmember

City of Auburn

  • Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Councilmember
  • Tracy Taylor-Turner, Councilmember

City of Bellevue

  • Lynne Robinson, Mayor

City of Bothell

  • Mason Thompson, Mayor

City of Burien

  • Linda Akey, Councilmember
  • Alex Andrade, Councilmember

City of Kent

  • Dana Ralph, Mayor
  • Toni Troutner, Councilmember

City of Kirkland

  • John Tymczyszyn, Councilmember

City of Medina

  • Heija Nunn, Councilmember

City of Renton

  • Ryan McIrvin, Councilmember
  • Ed Prince, Councilmember

City of Sammamish

  • Kent Treen, Councilmember

City of SeaTac

  • Iris Guzmán, Deputy Mayor
  • Senayet Negusse, Councilmember

City of Shoreline

  • Annette Ademasu, Councilmember
  • Keith Scully, Councilmember

City of Snoqualmie

  • Rob Wotton, Councilmember

City of Tukwila

  • Dennis Martinez, Councilmember
  • Armen Papyan, Councilmember

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