Oppose HB 1319 – A New Wealth Tax on Washington Residents

Oppose HB 1319 – A New Wealth Tax on Washington Residents

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionOpposes HB 1319 – A New Wealth Tax on Washington ResidentsJanuary 28, 2025 House Bill 1319 proposes a 1% annual tax on worldwide financial intangible assets exceeding $100 million, targeting approximately 3,400 of Washington’s wealthiest residents. While the bill’s stated goals include...

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Oppose HB 1044 – Raising the REET Fee

Oppose HB 1044 – Raising the REET Fee

Lakewood Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors Policy PositionOpposes HB 1044 – Raising the REET FeeJanuary 28, 2025 House Bill 1044 seeks to raise the real estate excise tax (REET) administrative fee from $5 to $20 per transaction, with additional increases every four years tied to the Consumer Price Index...

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NOMINATE THE BEST OF THE BEST FOR 2023!

NOMINATE THE BEST OF THE BEST FOR 2023!

Lakewood area outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 14. INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this form for each award nomination you wish to submit. Self-nominations are accepted. Businesses and organizations must be a Chamber member in good standing to...

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Lakewood Lemonade Day Investors 2023

Lakewood Lemonade Day Investors 2023

A BIG THANK YOU to the following businesses/organizations who support our youth to get a “leg up” in their future ~ by teaching them financial literacy, character education and entrepreneurship. AA Meats – Tammy Fejerang-FaelnarClover Park Rotary – Becky NewtonCraft Theory – Meredith RussellJohnson Wealth Advisors – Elwis JohnsonLakeview Light & Power – John...

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