Residential Builders Council (RBC)
The Residential Builders Council (RBC) works to address regulatory issues in King 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
Veronica Shakotko
425.278.0212
Senior Government Affairs Manager
Ben Taylor
425.460.8228
King County Government Affairs Manager
rbc@daves-studio.com
Council Leadership
Michael Lorenz
Conner Homes
2023 RBC Chair
Jurisdictions
Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a King County staff liaison today.
Local Issue Updates
See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in King County.
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Posted on Dec 16, 2023 in:
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Advocacy
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Industry Issues
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Growth Management
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Builders Councils
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RBC
On December 13 the City of Bothell amendments to its Comprehensive Plan to support middle housing went into effect, having been adopted by council two weeks prior.
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Posted on Dec 5, 2023 in:
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Advocacy
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Industry Issues
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Environment
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Builders Councils
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RBC
Kenmore City Council decided to postpone the enactment of their planned tree code revisions during their meeting on Monday, December 4.
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Posted on Nov 30, 2023 in:
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Builders Councils
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Industry Issues
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RBC
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Environment
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Advocacy
This fall, the City of Bellevue completed its 2021 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment showing how the city's tree canopy has changed since the last Assessments in 2019 and 2011.
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