WBA Advocacy
Effective advocacy is a year-round process, and its success is absolutely reliant upon the participation of our members. For more than a century, we have worked to ensure that Washington’s banks can meet the needs of all Washington’s citizens. Over 100 years later, that passion has not dimmed. The WBA’s primary purpose is to support and advance the banking industry in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. WBA’s advocacy efforts include:
- Educating lawmakers on the impact of the banking industry in Washington state and engaging lawmakers and policymakers in a dialogue on behalf of the industry
- Serving as a resource about how banking in Washington impacts the state’s economy, and removing barriers for businesses and customers relating to state and national banking issues
- Supporting bipartisan policies and lawmakers committed to sustainable economic development for all of the state’s citizens.s
- Get the latest WBA Advocacy Updates online and sign up for alerts.
The WashBank PAC is a bi-partisan and voluntary political action committee open to Washington bankers and friends of the banking community. BankPAC was organized to encourage members of the banking profession to take a more active and organized role in government. WashBank PAC gives bankers a meaningful avenue to participate in financially supporting political candidates who understand the needs and interests of the banking industry. BankPAC also provides an effective way for members to become politically involved at both the state and national levels. Representation on this scale is essential if we are to establish and maintain the best environment for banking in Washington. Click the button for more information and the donation form.
Each year the WBA hosts events where bankers have a chance to meet and share experiences with lawmakers.
Join us in the spring for the next Bankers Day on the Hill in Olympia. We invite bankers from across Washington to come to the state capitol, learn about recent events and then meet with your local representative. It’s a wonderful chance to see legislation in action and cultivate a personal relationship with your lawmakers.
In the fall, WBA, along with the Oregon and Idaho Bankers Association, visit Washington D.C. to meet with our Congressional representatives. Over the course of several days, bankers visit D.C. regulatory agencies, learn about current issues and meet with lawmakers.
For more information contact Megan Managan at megan@wabankers.com or call (206) 344-3472.
Attending one of the many WBA events throughout the year is a great opportunity to meet other bankers from the Pacific Northwest, as well as a chance to learn about current issues.