Ticket Pricing:
$25 for MBAKS members
$45 for guests
Elected Officials please RSVP to the Experience team.
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
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)
- Janice Zahn, State Representative (District 41)
- Debra Entenman, State Representative (District 47)
- Kristine Reeves, State Representative (District 30 Pos. 2)
- Vandana Slatter, State Representative (District 48)
King County
- Jorge L. Barón, Councilmember
- Sarah Perry, Councilmember
- Pete von Reichbauer, Councilmember
- Claudia Balducci, Council Chair
- Rod Dembowski, Councilmember
City of Auburn
- Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Councilmember
- Tracy Taylor-Turner, Councilmember
- Cheryl Rakes, Councilmember
- Hanan Amer, Councilmember
City of Bellevue
- Lynne Robinson, Mayor
- Conrad Lee, Councilmember
City of Burien
- Linda Akey, Councilmember
- Alex Andrade, Councilmember
City of Issaquah
- Kelly Jiang, Councilmember
- Barbara de Michele, Councilmember
City of Kent
- Dana Ralph, Mayor
- Toni Troutner, Councilmember
- John Boyd, Councilmember
City of Kirkland
- John Tymczyszyn, Councilmember
- Kelli Curtis, Mayor
City of Medina
- Heija Nunn, Councilmember
City of Mukilteo
- Jason Moon, Council Vice President
City of Newcastle
- Sun Burford, Councilmember
City of Redmond
- Angie Nuevacamina, Councilmember
City of Renton
- Ryan McIrvin, Councilmember
- Ed Prince, Councilmember
- James Alberson, Jr., Councilmember
City of Sammamish
- Kent Treen, Councilmember
- Karen Howe, Mayor
City of SeaTac
- Iris Guzmán, Deputy Mayor
- Peter Kwon, Councilmember
- Senayet Negusse, Councilmember
- Joe Vinson, Councilmember
City of Shoreline
- Chris Roberts, Mayor
- Annette Ademasu, Councilmember
- Keith Scully, Councilmember
City of Snoqualmie
- Rob Wotton, Councilmember
City of Tukwila
- Dennis Martinez, Councilmember
- Armen Papyan, Councilmember
Featured Speaker
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Matthew Gardner
Real Estate Economist
Matthew Gardner is 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 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.
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