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Master Builders Association Names Brian Holtzclaw President of Board of Directors

Born and raised in Washington state, Holtzclaw has been a practicing lawyer since 1993. His main interests have revolved around development and land use issues in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on meeting the ever-rising demand for housing across all segments of the market. He holds a law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) and a degree in economics from Whitman College.

The newly inducted Board of Directors will be rounded out with 1st Vice President Todd Levitt (Murray Franklyn Family of Companies), 2nd Vice President Cameron McKinnon (Gamut360 Holdings), Secretary Luellen Smith (Rhino Wine Cellars & Cooling Systems), and Immediate Past President Bonnie Geers (Quadrant Homes).

Holtzclaw currently serves as in-house counsel for Village Life, a community and housing development firm, as well as mayor pro tem for the city of Mill Creek in Snohomish County. MBAKS is thrilled to have his expertise to guide the Board of Directors into the new decade.

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) has grown to become the largest local residential homebuilders association in the United States. With more than 2,700 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.

By MBAKS Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher

The latest Builder’s Bulletin includes annual population estimates recently released by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). According to OFM, the Puget Sound Region’s population as of April 1, 2018 was 4,134,660. Over the past year, the region added 67,860 people, which is down from last year but still strong.

The Builders' Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market and includes information from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, State of the Cities Data Systems, Office of Financial Management and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for housing.

The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2023 election cycle.

Ballots are due Tuesday, November 7. Your vote in support of AHC-endorsed candidates will go a long way toward affecting the outcome of these critical races.

For dropbox locations, ballot questions, and more, visit King County Elections or Snohomish County Elections.

Endorsements as of October 19, 2023.