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Hello Member and managers!



LANS/SCAOA is hosting the WAA Spring Reception in Ferndale May 24 and 25th. It’s not too late to make your reservation, and as of 5/15/13, rooms are available (Seven of our block of 10 are reserved). Call ahead as rooms are no longer being held for this event; 360-383-0777. Can’t stay overnight? No problem….. join us for the reception. Bring your staff and fill your table (round table of 10)



What better way to kick off your weekend than a stay at a beautiful spa up north?! Meet other association members, board members and lobbyists that represent your interests in Olympia. Share ideas and gain information….. plus enjoy the Casino and Spa. A pleasurable business trip indeed!



Print the registration flyer located in the members area and send us your meal selection(s) with payment today. Mark your calendar as this is the Spring event of the year! 



Lisa Bratthauer, Office Manager

Snohomish County Apartment Operators Assoc.

d/b/a Landlord Association of the North Sound

6320 Evergreen Way, #209

Everett, WA 98203

425-353-6929

Dear WAA Members:

Dear WAA Members,

The WAA SPRING RECEPTION & BOARD MEETING registration form has been uploaded to the website and should be located on the right side of the members area. Forms must be turn in by May 10th so be sure to get yours in and reserve your place at the meeting.

Contact Governor Jay Inslee and all the Members of the House and Senate to OPPOSE

The Governor's Proposal to Assess a New B&O Tax on RENTAL INCOME

Governor Inslee's Budget, that was released last week, called for a new B&O Tax on Rental Income, and specifically stated:

"This proposal would apply business and occupation (B&O) tax at the service and other activities rate on income derived from all long-term (30 days or more) rentals of commercial real estate, such as:

WE NEED YOUR ACTION RIGHT AWAY

Monday marked the 29^nd day of the 105 day legislative session.   As we begin the fifth week, Monday there are 13 legislative committees holding public hearings on 57 proposals, most committees will be hearing many bills and scheduling others for executive session to be sent to the Rules Committee. This is the second to last week to have a bill heard in the committee of origin. Any bills not heard by the end of the sixth week will not make it out of committee unless they are necessary to implement the budget. 

The Washington Apartment Association has published its position statement on low-income housing.