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Affordable Housing Council

The AHC is a political action committee that works with MBAKS to help make a positive political environment for the homebuilding industry in the Puget Sound region.

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Endorsements

Elections are a golden opportunity to elect housing-friendly candidates. Every vote counts, and your vote for AHC-endorsed candidates could make the difference in critical races.

AHC endorsement lists are updated regularly, so be sure to check back before election day.

2020 Primary Endorsements

Posted on Jun 29, 2020 in:
  • MBAKS News
  • Endorsements
  • AHC
  • Advocacy

Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry.

The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2020 election cycle. 

Ballots will be mailed out Wednesday, July 15 and are due Tuesday, August 4. Your vote in support of AHC-endorsed candidates will go a long way toward affecting the outcome of these critical races. 

2020 Affordable Housing Council Endorsements
August 4 Primary Election
Jurisdiction Position Candidate
1st LD Rep. Pos. 1 Davina Duerr (D)
1st LD Rep. Pos. 2 Shelley Kloba (D)
5th LD Senator Mark Mullet (D)
5th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Bill Ramos (D)
5th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Lisa Callan (D)
11th LD Senator Bob Hasegawa (D)
11th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Steve Bergquist (D)
21st LD Rep. Pos. 1 Strom Peterson (D)
21st LD Rep. Pos. 2 Lillian Ortiz-Self (D)
30th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Martin Moore (R)
30th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Jesse Johnson (D)
31st LD Rep. Pos. 1 Drew Stokesbary (R)
31st LD Rep. Pos. 2 Eric Robertson (R)
32nd LD Rep. Pos. 1 Cindy Ryu (D)
32nd LD Rep. Pos. 2 Lauren Davis (D)
33rd LD Rep. Pos. 1 Tina Orwall (D)
33rd LD Rep. Pos. 2 Mia Gregerson (D)
34th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Joe Fitzgibbon (D)
36th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Noel Frame (D)
37th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)
38th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Emily Wicks (D)
38th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Mike Sells (D)
39th LD Senator Keith Wagoner (R)
39th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Robert Sutherland (R)
39th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Carolyn Eslick (R)
41st LD Rep. Pos. 2 My-Linh Thai (D)
43rd LD Rep. Pos. 1 Nicole Macri (D)
43rd LD Rep. Pos. 2 Frank Chopp (D)
44th LD Rep. Pos. 1 John Lovick (D)
45th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Roger Goodman (D)
45th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Larry Springer (D)
46th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Javier Valdez (D)
47th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Debra Entenman (D)
47th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Pat Sullivan (D)
48th LD Rep. Pos. 1 Vandana Slatter (D)
48th LD Rep. Pos. 2 Amy Walen (D)
Snohomish County Council Dist. 4 Jared Mead (D)
Snohomish PUD Commissioner Dist. 1 Sid Logan

For dropbox locations, ballot questions, and more, visit King County Elections or Snohomish County Elections.

 

No candidate authorized this ad. It is paid for by Master Builders Assc of King & Sno Counties – Affordable Housing Council, 335 116th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. Top Five Contributors: Village Life Inc., Blackwood Builders Group, Martin Robinett, Master Builders Assoc., Ashworth Homes

Visit the King or Snohomish County election pages to learn everything you need to know about voting, including important dates and where to turn in your ballot. And don't forget to register to vote or re-register if you moved or changed names after the last election in which you voted!

 

Hammer Club

Support the AHC's work by joining the Hammer Club. Members of the Hammer Club are invited to exclusive events throughout the year, are included in AHC membership communications, qualify for the AHC Board of Directors elections, may participate in AHC candidate interviews, and are recognized at MBAKS events and in Master Builder magazine.

Contributions help us promote candidates for public office who support and work towards affordable housing. The AHC has a long history of success in making sure your voice is heard, from our state capital to city hall. Decisions made by our elected officials directly affect your business. By becoming an active donor, you can help shape the future of housing and our community.

Hammer Club membership includes the following levels of annual support:

Affordable Housing Council Platinum Hammer

Platinum Hammer

$2,500
 
Affordable Housing Council Gold Hammer

Gold Hammer

$1,000
 
Affordable Housing Council Silver Hammer

Silver Hammer

$500
 
Affordable Housing Council Bronze Hammer

Bronze Hammer

$250
 

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AHC Leadership

Staff Liaison

Mike Pattison
Senior Affordable Housing Council Manager
ahc@mbaks.com

Council Leadership

Juli Bacon
JB Consulting Systems
2024 AHC Chair

The AHC Endorsement Process

The AHC is composed of 21 MBAKS members who contribute to the AHC and are nominated and elected to the AHC board by members. AHC directors are ultimately responsible for voting on all funding decisions. AHC directors work with MBAKS staff to vet and interview candidates for local and state elected offices. Pursuant to its bylaws, the AHC only endorses and provides financial support for candidates who will be strong advocates on housing issues that are important to MBAKS members. Prior to making decisions on endorsements and contributions, the AHC may ask candidates to answer a questionnaire on a variety of housing issues; the AHC also interviews the candidates.

 

Paid for by Master Builders Assc of King & Sno Counties – Affordable Housing Council, 335 116th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. Top Five Contributors: Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties; Blackwood Builders Group LLC; Construction Draw & Development Inspection Services; Tri Pointe Homes Washington, Inc.; Village Life, Inc.