Budget Matters Policy Summit

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma

Join the Washington State Budget and Policy Center on November 17 for our annual Budget Matters Policy Summit, which will focus on building momentum for transforming our tax code.

These last few years, Washington state – from Grays Harbor County to Spokane County – has seen essential, people-backed wins that fund important programs and the infrastructure many Washington residents rely and benefit from – wins made even more crucial as harmful policies and budget cuts create an uptick of obstacles for everyday people across our state.

As we reflect on our organization’s 20th anniversary, we know what it takes to build momentum around economic policies that shape a brighter future for people across our state. At Budget Matters 2026, our organization’s team members and featured speakers will join Executive Director Eli Taylor Goss to unpack Washington state’s budget, draw lessons from revenue wins, and discuss effective power-building strategies from a range of organizing perspectives. And it’s especially exciting that we’ll be having the conversation in Tacoma this year.

Light refreshments will be available: coffee, tea, fruit, and pastries, including vegan and gluten-free options.

The Budget Matters Policy Summit is made possible through the generous support of sponsors. To learn about opportunities to invest in this year’s event, please reach out to our director of strategic advancement, Madeleine Krass, at madeleinek@budgetandpolicy.org.