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.
The Washington State Budget and Policy Center is a research and policy organization dedicated to advancing economic justice for everyone in the state.
In recent years, people from Pierce County to Spokane County have come together to rally in support of passing a Millionaires Tax, a capital gains tax, and the Working Families Tax Credit. These wins are transformative to our upside-down tax code and toward generating funding for programs and infrastructure Washington people rely on.
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. This year’s speaker lineup for our annual policy summit – national advocates and everyday Washington residents alike – showcases the breadth of voices behind this push for economic justice in our state.
Our keynote panel, “Building Statewide Power for Tax Code Reform,” will feature Denisse Guererro from the Washington Community Alliance, Elana Mainer from Rural People’s Voice, Emma Scalzo from Balance Our Tax Code, and Jeron Mariani from the State Revenue Alliance. The program will also feature Don Griswold from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, who will talk about corporate tax accountability, and Budget and Policy Center team members, who will share their expertise on our state budget and tax code.
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.
