By Christena Coutsoubos, Housing Alliance Board Member

By Karl Epps and Susan Olson

Karl Epps is a recipient of Housing and Essential Needs assistance in King County and a dedicated advocate. In addition to testifying on the House and Senate Operating Budgets this year, Karl spoke on a panel sharing his personal experience of homelessness and recovery with lawmakers, staff and media. He works at Amazon and plans to go back to film school.

Rachael Myers and Mindy Woods

Bill Rumpf, President of Mercy Housing Northwest

Tara Nelson manages eight rental properties in northwest Washington, using the income to provide in-home support for an elderly parent.  Tara supports HB1453/SB5600, which will reform the eviction process to increase the amount of time a tenant has to pay the rent.

Christine Long, Housing and Essential Needs Program Manager (HEN) for King County.
The HEN program provides rental assistance, hygiene supplies, and transportation assistance to disabled adults statewide.