Bobby Thompson

What does it mean to create communities where people feel rooted, connected, and able to thrive? That question guided the 2026 Snohomish County Affordable Housing Conference, where more than 200 housing professionals, community leaders, advocates, developers, designers, funders, and public-sector partners came together to explore the future of housing in Snohomish County. As the only event of its kind in Snohomish County, the conference serves as a space to connect across sectors, share...

This past Friday at HopeWorks Station in Everett, we had the opportunity to witness something worth celebrating: the signing of several pro-housing and housing affordability bills into law by Governor Bob Ferguson . These victories don’t happen overnight. They are the result of sustained leadership, partnership, and advocacy (we see you, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance!), and we're especially proud to stand alongside Snohomish County champions who continue to push forward solutions to...

We are thrilled to congratulate Station Unidos on the formation of their new Community Development Corporation in the City of Everett! Yesterday’s event was nothing short of powerful: a room filled with community leaders, neighbors, housing advocates, and partners all united around a shared vision for equitable development and community ownership. The energy, pride, and commitment in the space reflected just how important this milestone is. This new CDC represents an exciting next step for...