April 24, 2024

Apply to be a part of the Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute
City elected officials are invited to apply to join the inaugural cohort of the Washington Collaborative Elected Leaders Institute (WA-CELI). This four-month, immersive training program will provide small teams of city elected officials with the collaborative leadership skills to tackle real-world challenges facing our cities and towns. Teams will learn and practice a broad range of strategies to embrace differing viewpoints and build consensus to maximize success. The WA-CELI pilot program is offered by the AWC Center for Quality Communities and the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), in partnership with the Ruckelshaus Center and the University of Washington’s Evans School. Learn more and apply by May 17.

Announcing the 2023 CQC scholarship recipients
We’re excited to announce that three outstanding high school seniors will each receive a $3,000 AWC Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship this year! These students will impress and inspire you with their dedication to civic leadership in their communities. Thank you to all who have donated to the scholarship fund and to the 32 cities that nominated students. Learn more about the scholarship recipients—then donate today to support the scholarships into the future.

AWC’s 2024 Annual Conference: Check out this year’s keynote!
June 18-21 | Vancouver, WA
Registration is open for AWC’s Annual Conference, and you won’t want to miss this year’s keynote speaker. Peter Kageyama is a renowned urbanist and bestselling author of the book For the Love of Cities. Peter speaks all over the world about placemaking that emphasizes small, inexpensive, and fun approaches to city-building. Also be sure to register for the special FEMA session on June 21, offering an overview of senior officials’ role in the National Incident Management System. To attend this free session, select it during the conference registration process. Register for Annual Conference today.

Finance 101 for elected officials
May 16 | Online
Join us for the next webinar in our Elected Officials Essentials webinar series to learn the fundamentals of the municipal budgeting process. Explore the basics of budgeting and key elements of city finance: Find out where the money comes from and where the money goes, learn your responsibilities as an elected official in fiduciary accountability, and discover how city staff can best support newly elected officials. Register now.

Learn about AWC Board districts at a member listening session
The AWC Board of Directors created the Ad Hoc Bylaws Review Committee to evaluate the districts of the AWC Board. The Committee is in the midst of its work and will hold membership listening sessions to provide an overview of AWC Board districts, give updates on the committee’s work, answer questions, and listen to members’ feedback. Sign up for the May 2 member listening session. AWC members are encouraged to attend.

See who is running for the AWC Board—Nominating Committee report
The AWC Board Nominating Committee met on April 13 to review application materials submitted by candidates for the open positions on the AWC Board of Directors. Read the committee's second report to see who is running for the AWC Board. The committee will reconvene on Tuesday, June 18, to interview the candidates.

Get involved! Apply to serve on an AWC committee, state board or advisory committee
AWC is currently recruiting city officials and select staff to serve on numerous AWC committees, state boards, and advisory committees. View all opportunities or click on individual committees below for details. Apply by May 13.

AWC committees:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Cabinet (three city elected officials)
• Small City Advisory Committee (city elected officials and senior staff members)

State boards and advisory committees:

• Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee (senior staff member)
• Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety (city elected official)
• E911 Advisory Committee (city elected official or senior staff member)
• Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (city representative)
• Public Health Advisory Board (city elected official or senior staff member)
• Public Works Board (public works director)
• Puget Sound Partnership Ecosystem Coordinating Board (city elected official)
• Shorelines Hearings Board (city elected officials and senior staff)
• State Board of Health (city elected official)
• Transportation Improvement Board (city planning director)

Other news & resources

The 2024 AWC Salary and Benefit Survey is open through May 3. Contribute your city's data to this important tool today! More

Know a city colleague who's retiring this year? Nominate them for the AWC Civic Service Recognition, which honors those retiring after 20 or more years of service to cities. More

Help shape AWC’s 2025 legislative agenda: Complete this survey by May 3 to share ideas for the Legislative Priorities Committee to consider. More

Did you miss our 2024 Legislative Session recap webinar? Check out the recording to hear AWC lobbyists provide an overview of the key action from 2024 and a look ahead to 2025. More

EPA announces first-ever national PFAS drinking water standards: Learn more and attend a free EPA webinar. More

Tell your senators: Federal PFAS legislation must include municipal liability protection from mitigation and remediation costs. More

USDA opens application cycle for the Revolving Funds for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects program. Apply by May 1. More

Find out how the Clean Buildings Incentive Program could help you comply with state law: Attend an update through Commerce on May 9. More

Attorney General’s Office announces new opioid settlement with Kroger for $47.5 million. As a reminder to eligible cities, the deadline for the recent Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement is May 11. More

Participate in the state’s process for improving the accuracy of the broadband service map—challenge process is open through May 14. More

Apply by May 15 for funding through the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Collaborative Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) Program to help strengthen your agency’s crisis intervention capabilities and build a stronger relationship with your community. More

Agricultural roots
Darrington Mayor Dan Rankin reflects on his storied career as a small city mayor, including his work leading his community through a deadly landslide and a shifting resource economy. Mayor Rankin looks to innovation—and cultivating a sense of place—to create opportunities for locals to invest and engage in their evolving rural community. Read this interview from Cityvision digital magazine.

AWC trainings & events

D&A: Drug & alcohol supervisor training | Multiple dates | Multiple locations

RMSA: Law enforcement pursuit law update | April 30 | Online

AWC: Small City Connectors | Multiple dates | Multiple locations

• May 2 | Roslyn
• May 9 | Medical Lake

AWC: Labor Relations Institute | May 8-10 | Yakima

RMSA: Public Records Act—What you need to know | May 14 | Online

AWC: Elected Officials Essentials webinar series | 2024 dates | Online

• May 16: Finance 101
• September 12: Social media 101
• October 17: Tribal government relations 101
• November 7: Human resources 101

AWC: Annual Conference | June 18-21 | Vancouver, WA

Other trainings & events

MRSC: Public Records Act basics & more—Virtual workshop | April 30 | Online

MRSC: Preparing for the future: Small works changes and the new statewide roster | May 2 | Spokane

Jurassic Parliament: Mastering public comment and public hearings | May 9 | Online

MRSC: Successfully managing change in the workplace | May 16 | Online

State Archives: Records management workshops | Multiple dates | Online

State Archives: Escape room records management training | On-demand

NLC: Webinars and events | Multiple dates | Online

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