Housing Matters Episode 15: Congressman Adam Smith

Housing Matters Episode 18: Mayor Kevin Schilling

In the latest episode of Housing Matters hear from Burien Mayor and state representative candidate Kevin Schilling. We discuss a wide range of topics including European history, the importance of associations for communities, housing policy, helping people think about politics locally, and his time on the Burien City Council.

Housing Matters Episode 17 Vancouver Councilmember Sarah Fox

Join RHAWA for a discussion with Vancouver City Councilmember Sarah Fox as we cover all things housing in Vancouver including future housing plans, the Growth Management Act, and Vancouver's recently passed Rental Registration Ordinance.

Housing Matters Episode 16: State Representative Michelle Caldier

Housing Matters sat down with District 26 Representative Michelle Caldier to talk about her district, which is 1 of only 3 districts in Washington with bipartisan representation, her ongoing campaign for the District 26 senate seat which will be decided in November, housing policy, and much more.

Housing Matters Episode 15: Congressman Adam Smith

Housing Matters sits down with Washington State Congressman Adam Smith to discuss housing and defense items at the federal level, his thoughts on the detrimental impacts of rent control, AI regulations and some of their current uses for the military, and his divisive opponent for the upcoming November election. All that and more on the latest episode of Housing Matters. NOTE: At the time of this recording the "Big Beautiful Bill" and the ban on algorithmic rent setting in Seattle had not passed. Both have now passed.

Housing Matters Episode 14: Kristi Tripple with Rowley Properties

On this episode of Housing Matters, I spoke with Kristi Tripple the Vice President for Community Development for Rowley Properties. Rowley has been a staple of the Issaquah community for generations. In our conversation we discuss the changes in building timelines through the years, what are important considerations for building to encourage community gathering and development, and how the recent legislative session will affect the industry going forward.