WA-SSA MEMBERSHIP | Joining WA-SSA is one of the best ways to stay informed, connected, and ahead of the curve. Our association offers valuable resources, legislative updates, educational events, and networking opportunities with fellow operators and industry professionals. Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned pro, being part of your state’s association helps you stay connected, learn best practices, and make smarter decisions for your facility’s growth. As a member of the Washington Self Storage Association, you have access to such documents as the • Model Rental Agreement • Emergency Preparedness Manual • Lien Laws ...and much more! Current members can log in to the website and visit theMembers Only Sectionfor these valuable tools and information to use for your day-to-day business. So what are you waiting for? Join Today! |
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UPDATED: October 15th, 2026 IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE TO MEMBERS: NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026 ELECTION: Supreme Court Justices Dear WA-SSA Members: Five of the nine seats on the Washington State Supreme Court are on the ballot this November. It is a rare chance to shape the direction of the court for years to come, and we want to make sure you have the attached one-page guide before your ballot arrives. Why These Races Matter The Supreme Court has the final word on how Washington law is applied, including on the issues our members care about most. A majority of the court is up at once, and that almost never happens. These races are nonpartisan and sit at the bottom of the ballot, so many voters skip them entirely. That means a relatively small number of informed voters will decide them. This guide lists five candidates we believe will bring balance, independence, and sound judgment to the bench. They are in priority order, so if you are able to lend support, it goes furthest when it starts at the top of the list. KEY DATES Ballots arrive the week of October 16. Register online or by mail by October 26, or in person through Election Day. Return your ballot by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd, either at a drop box or by mail postmarked that day. DOWNLOAD FULL PDF GUIDE HERE: 2026.10.14 - 2026 Supreme Court Voter Guide.pdf | • SEAN O'DONNELL on your ballot: Supreme Court Position 4 - Open seat, two-candidate race, no incumbent to beat. The strongest opportunity on the ballot. A King County Superior Court judge for 13 years and former Green River Task Force prosecutor. Elected president of the Washington Superior Court Judges' Association and named Outstanding Lawyer of the Year by the King County Bar Association. • DAVE LARSON on your ballot: Supreme Court Position 5 - Came within 0.61% of winning in 2024 with over 1.6 million votes, highly competitive again. A retired Federal Way Municipal Court judge with 18 years on the bench. Runs on judicial independence and applying the law as written. • DAVID STEVENS on your ballot: Supreme Court Position 3 - Led his race in the August primary, very viable. Mason County Superior Court judge, elected in 2024. Calls for a principled, consistent court and reform in how justices are chosen. • SCOTT EDWARDS on your ballot: Supreme Court Position 1 - A serious challenge for a seat held by a recent appointee. A Seattle attorney at Ballard Spahr, running to bring balance and independence to the court. Advocates reform of the judicial appointment process. • TODD BLOOM on your ballot: Supreme Court Position 7 - The steepest climb, against an incumbent first appointed in 2008, but a race worth supporting. A Navy veteran and tax attorney. Running to restore restraint and consistency to the bench. Please Share This Guide! Please forward this to anyone and everyone you know in Washington. That includes your family, your friends, your neighbors, your members, and anyone who votes in this state. Every person you reach makes a difference in races this close. Thank you, as always, for your partnership.
| OPT-OUT CHARGES IN WASHINGTON Washington businesses need to think twice before imposing fees and charges that customers can avoid only by affirmatively opting out. The state's Attorney General recently settled a lawsuit against Booking.com for $1 million, alleging that the company imposed a mandatory "refund protection" fee that customers could avoid only by exercising their right to opt out. Customers who opt out of refund protection would not receive refunds or exchanges if they canceled a booking. A Washington self storage operator should review its fees and charges to determine whether marketing recurring charges violates the Washington Consumer Protection Act. Operators in other states may be covered by similar laws, and the federal Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act may also apply. The Washington Attorney General brought suit under both state and federal law. Add-on services such as contents insurance or a protection plan could run afoul of these laws if the customer is not given clear disclosure that a charge will be imposed, or does not provide affirmative consent to purchase the service. Customers making website purchases should never have to uncheck a box to avoid an optional charge. This is a clear opt-out, and likely a violation of both state and federal law.  MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES...
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