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Developer Builder Issues Council (DBIC)

The Developer Builder Issues Council is the strategic lobbying arm for regulatory issues in Snohomish County and its local municipalities. Members are invited to participate in roundtable discussions on local issues affecting day-to-day business and stay in the know with weekly newsletters.

For the latest news, agendas, and information on MBAKS' advocacy efforts, please visit the Builder Councils Hub—MBAKS Connect.

Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.

Staff Liaisons

Mike Pattison
425.460.8203
Senior Snohomish County Manager

Russell Joe
425.457.7065
Snohomish County Government Affairs Manager

dbic@mbaks.com

Council Leadership

John Mirante
Pacific Ridge Homes
2023 DBIC Chair

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Wednesday
Oct 4

Developer-Builder Issues Council Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Oct 5

Seattle Builders Council Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Oct 12

Residential Builders Council Breakfast

Build better, build smarter.
Thursday
Oct 19

Housing Solutions Breakfast

Join us for an in-depth look at local solutions to increase housing for all.
Wednesday
Nov 1

Developer-Builder Issues Council Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Nov 2

Seattle Builders Council Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.

Jurisdictions

Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a Snohomish County staff liaison today.

 

Local Issue Updates

See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in Snohomish County.


  • Snohomish County Releases Tree Canopy Report

    Posted on Jun 16, 2023 in:
    • Builders Councils
    • Industry Issues
    • Advocacy
    • DBIC
    • Environment
    Snohomish County Planning Development Services has released its 2022 Annual Tree Canopy Report and it has been scheduled to be briefed to the County Planning Commission.
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