State Government
AGC has an active presence with both the State Legislature and state agencies. AGC effectively advocates positions on proposed new laws or rules, maintains positive relationships with elected and appointed state officials, and informs AGC members of actions taken by agencies and officials. AGC staff also assists members in dealing with government regulatory agencies.
State Legislative Affairs Staff Contacts

Rick Slunaker, Director Government Affairs
Van Collins, Legislative Counsel
Michele Willms, GAC Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Phone: 360.352.5000 or 800.690.2630
Fax: 360.352.4411

Mailing Address:
410 11th Ave. SE, Ste. 203
Olympia, WA 98501-2383

Government Affairs Council

The Government Affairs Council considers issues, evaluates policy implications and makes policy recommendations to the AGC Board of Trustees. The Council oversees the efforts of AGC members and Government Affairs staff to influence government decisions which affect the livelihood of contractors and your ability to run a profitable business.

• Chair: Gene Colin, Ferguson Construction

• Vice Chair: Ross Pouley, URS Corporation

• District Representatives:
     Frank Imhof, IMCO (North)
     Open (Seattle)
     Hank Stamschror, Mountain States Construction (Central)
     Len Zarelli, Merit Company (South)

• GAC Task Force Chairs:
     Mike Lee, Lakeside Industries (Transportation)
     Lori Carlson, Sellen Construction (Workforce Development & Business Regulations)
     Bill Dobyns, Lydig Construction (Public Contracting Issues)
     Gary Jones, S&W Utility Contractors (Basic Infrastructure)
     Brett Ferullo, Northwest Cascade (Environmental Laws & Regulation)

• Portfolio Officer: Pat McGarry, Manson Construction

• Legal Afairs Committee Chair: Mike Ferring, Ferring & DeLue LLP

• Inland Northwest AGC Rep.: Max Kuney, Max J Kuney Company

• Oregon Columbia AGC Rep.: Mike Salsgiver, AGC Oregon-Columbia


Legislative Action Center

Send an email message to Legislators with this easy-to-use system.
Click here.

Legislator List

For a list of all Legislators and Legislative Committees, including contact info, click the links below:

Senate Members
House Members
House Committees
Senate Committees

Don't know who your representatives are? Click here to find out.

I Need Help With a Government Agency!

AGC Legislative staff can help you work with government agencies if your business is experiencing difficulty with the bureaucracy. Call the AGC Legislative Office at 360-352-5000 or 800-690-2630.

Legislative Priorities

Each year the Government Affairs Council develops policy recommendations for approval by the Board of Trustees. AGC’s legislative staff actively work legislative proposals in these policy areas. Click here for the 2013 Legislative Priorities.

Economic Impact

A compelling point to make to policymakers, business associates and members of your community is the economic impact and multiplier effect the construction industry has in our State. Contractors contribute significantly to communities’ growth, jobs and tax revenues which support needed services. Click here for the UW economic impact study.
  
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