About the Policy Council
The Bellevue Chamber's Policy Council is the Eastside's hub for local, state, and federal advocacy.
The Policy Council's work on Land Use, Transportation, Affordable Housing, and the Economy are driving results at city hall and in Olympia.
Our council members represent a diverse group of industries and have deep knowledge and relationships with public sector leaders on the region. Voting members are appointed to two year terms. Any chamber member at the advocacy level or above is eligible to serve on a Policy Council subcommittee.
Policy Council Committees
COUNCIL MEMBERS
melissa-putman
Kaiser Permanente
lyset-cadena
Bellevue ChamberLobbyist
caitlin-gallagher
Bellevue Chamber
barb-wilson
Microsoft CorporationPuget Sound Local Government Affairs
shannon-boldizsar
Lakemont Public AffairsStrategic Consultant - Govt Affairs, Policy, Community & Social Impact
rich-white
The Boeing CompanySenior Manager, State & Local, Government Operations
jacqueline-gruber
VulcanPublic Policy Director
stephen-uy
Facebook, Inc.Head of Public Policy & Community Engagement, Northwest
sonja-forster
Associated General Contractors of WashingtonSeattle District Manager
scott-kennedy
Alaska Airlines
sarah-langton
Langton Spieth, LLC
russell-hokanson
Seattle King County RealtorsCEO - Seattle King County REALTORS
patrick-bannon
Bellevue Downtown Association
natalie-quick
Natalie Quick Consulting, LLC
michael-nassirian
ARVR Studio
megara-potts
WaFd Bank - EastgateAVP, Branch Manager, Loan Officer
leshya-wig
Wig Properties
leslie-smith
Vulcan
kristi-tripple
Rowley Properties, Inc.
kevin-wallace
Wallace Properties Inc.President
keri-pravitz
Port of SeattleEast King County Community & Government Relations
kendall-anderegg
Mutual Materials
kate-berens
City of BellevueDeputy City Manager
josh-marti
Point Inside
john-milbrath
AAA Washington
joe-woods
Pacific Public Affairs
joe-fain
Bellevue ChamberPresident & CEO
jim-blundell
T-Mobile
jessie-clawson
McCullough Hill Leary, P.S.Partner
jared-axelrod
Amazon
genesee-adkins
WSP USASenior Director, Planning | Vice President
david-hoffman
Puget Sound Energy
dave-hamilton
Delivery ExpressCEO
craig-pankow
The Partners GroupManaging Partner
carl-gipson
AT&T
beth-osborne
SymetraDirector, Local Public Affairs
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ADVOCACY NEWS
Chamber Joins Letter Opposing Nurse Staffing Legislation
The business community joins together to oppose Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1868, which would impose strict nurse staffing ratios in all hospitals in the state.
2022 Legislative Update: Week 6
Review legislative priority areas including: paid family medical leave, climate change and environment, housing, land use, and transportation
2022 Legislative Update: Week 5
Review legislative priority areas including: paid family medical leave, climate change and environment, housing, land use, and transportation
Bellevue Chamber Applauds Eastside Priorities in Transportation Package
It’s time for both chambers and both parties to reach across the aisle and find the common ground that can get this package across the finish line this session.”
2022 Legislative Update: Week 4
Review legislative priority areas including: paid family medical leave, climate change and environment, housing, land use, and transportation
Mayor Robinson Joins Chamber PLUSH Committee
Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson joined the Bellevue Chamber PLUSH (Permitting, Land Use, Sustainability, and Housing) Committee last week to discuss Bellevue’s growth and the strategies the Council is considering to address it. Mayor Robinson said it best – she is feeling “bullish on Bellevue in 2022.”
2022 Legislative Update: Week 3
Review legislative priority areas including: paid family medical leave, climate change and environment, housing, land use, and transportation
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