The 2025 Tacoma Conference was a great success, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. As my term wraps up, thank you for your support, and please consider volunteering to help APA WA thrive in 2026!

Are you a new or prospective planning commissioner or elected official? The Planning Officials Development Committee (PODC) is here to help you navigate the complex world of local planning.

Join us in thanking our outgoing Executive Committee members, Chad Eiken, Judith Perez, Heather Wright, and Nicholas Matz, for their dedication, leadership, and countless contributions to APA Washington. Their service has strengthened our Chapter and helped shape the future of planning in our communities.

At October’s APA WA Conference, the Legislative Committee (LC) held a session that flipped the script on attendees and asked for their knowledge and expertise to educate the LC.

Submit your 2024–2025 CM credits by December 31 for a chance to win APA National Conference registration. The AICP exam now offers a flexible testing window. Earn your certification and advance your professional growth!

Join the Second Annual Planning in Italy Course, May 10–15, 2026, and earn 22 CM credits while exploring authentic Italian towns. This six-day seminar includes expert-led sessions, field trips, and cultural experiences in a historic hilltop town. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot with a registration deposit by February 10, 2026!

Planning for the 2026 APA WA Conference in Vancouver on October 7–9, 2026 is underway! Join a Committee, Core, Host, or Program, and help shape sessions, events, and more. Meetings start in January. Contact Nancy Eklund, AICP, at [email protected] to get started!