The BIAWC Governmental Affairs Committee monitors proposed regulations and revisions affecting our industry and the membership, keeps members informed about legislative and political issues, and organizes an effective membership lobbying effort to support BIAWC interests.

The Government Affairs Committee provides government affairs advocacy outreach by monitoring local government, planning commissions, city and county councils, and coordinating with the Building Industry Association of Washington and the National Association of Home Builders on business and housing related issues.  As the voice of the construction industry, BIAWC advances a pro-housing, free-market, affordable-housing agenda, and works to defeat measures that harm the housing and business industry.

The BIAWC Government Affairs Committee meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The 2011 Government Affairs Committee has approximately 20 members, including the committee co-leadership of Darcy Jones of Jones Engineers, Inc., P.S.  and Dannon Traxler of Langabeer & Tull P.S.  Committee members and Government Affairs liaison Linda Twitchell monitor city and county issues relative to land use, affordable housing and business practices.  For more information on the BIAWC Government Affairs Committee, contact Linda Twitchell or BIAWC Executive Officer Brian Evans at 671-4247, or lindat@biawc.com or briane@biawc.com.

The Bellingham City Council
Regular meetings begin at 7 p.m. on 2nd/4th Mondays in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 210 Lottie Street. Council meetings are held earlier on those days.  Bellingham Planning Commission meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. (Please note meetings may be scheduled for other dates, times or locations. Check the meeting schedules online for updated information.)