By Carolyn Byerly, LWV Thurston County

Our Washington State Housing Study, approved at the LWVWA convention in June, is off and running!

But we need additional members. 

Members from the Thurston, Pierce and Bellingham-Whatcom Leagues currently make up the team, but we are seeking members from elsewhere in the state, particularly in eastern, central and southern regions. 

The study will cover both housing for sale and for rent, public policy and other issues, and  will focus on availability, affordability, and instability. Our first meeting considered some basic definitions of terms, the scope of the study, a regular meeting schedule and other logistics.  

The team will meet on Zoom at 11 am. on the first and third Mondays each month between August and April 2026. 

Please contact study chair Carolyn Byerly if you are interested in participating.