The Coalition thanks the Legislature for passing B&O tax deductions for PPP and EIDL, Tax Increment Financing, and other actions which aided the recovery of locally owned businesses during the pandemic and allowed them to remain competitive. However, more must be done, and we ask you to... Continue Reading
We thank the Legislature for expanding the Multi-Family Tax Exemption during the pandemic. However, more must be done. We offer the following proposals to reach Washington’s Adopted Housing Goal: Create Incentives and Penalties Related to Achieving Growth Management Act Housing... Continue Reading
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After a successful election cycle, the Eastside Business Alliance raised more than $200,000 to elect business-friendly, pro-economic growth candidates throughout Eastside communities. While most results will be finalized in the coming days, Tuesday night results fared well for EBA-supported... Continue Reading
Puget Sound Business Journal | Alex Halverson | August 13, 2021 Tech companies are expanding in Bellevue and residents are rolling out the welcome wagon. A survey of 400 people conducted by EMC Research July 8-13 found that 81% of respondents agreed that Bellevue was a good place to do business.... Continue Reading
The Eastside Business Alliance (EBA), the campaign arm of the Bellevue Chamber, is endorsing an additional seven candidates for local office across the Eastside ahead of the 2021 primary election. Dow Constantine – King County Executive Amid a year of unprecedented challenges brought... Continue Reading
What is the Long-term Care Tax? The Washington state legislature recently passed the WA Cares Fund, formerly the Long-term Care Trust Act, to create a public long-term care benefit for Washington residents. Beginning January 1, 2025, the new law would provide eligible residents... Continue Reading
The Lens | TJ Martinelli | July 21, 2021 The Bellevue City Council has voted unanimously to revise its multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program following a months-long collaboration with local builders and workforce housing stakeholders. Real estate industry leaders say the changes will transform... Continue Reading
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Bellevue Reporter | Cameron Sheppard | July 15, 2021 Like many cities in King County, Bellevue has a housing volume problem. The city has seen significant growth in the last few decades but the number of available housing units has not kept up with the number of jobs in Bellevue. Data prepared... Continue Reading
