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Are you passionate about strong cities? Apply to serve on the AWC Board

The AWC Nominating Committee is calling for applications for the AWC Board of Directors. See which positions are up for election, find out how the process works, and apply by April 14.
Register for AWC’s 2025 Annual Conference

Annual Conference is happening June 24-27 in Kennewick. Check out the exciting pre-conference offerings and register today!

Capital budgets released with more mixed news, and work continues on operating budgets
Act now: Oppose major diversions from the Public Works Assistance Account
Show your support for another House bill to revise the property tax cap
The 2025 AWC Salary and Benefit Survey is open!

Featured events

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Small City Connectors

Join AWC for a catered lunch and connect with other small cities and towns in your area to share best practices and challenges.

May 7-9 | Yakima

Labor Relations Institute

Get the latest legal updates and practical strategies that you can bring home. Focus on human resource and labor relations topics tailored for your work environment.

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Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

As we move past election season and turn our attention to the new year and a new legislative session, it feels fitting to focus on the common goals and shared purpose that will keep our cities and state moving forward. This issue of Cityvision embraces this theme, showcasing how we are indeed stronger together.

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Understanding Washington’s property tax (and the tax cap)

How does Washington’s property tax system work—and how would changing the property tax cap impact costs for your residents? In this brief video, AWC Government Relations Director Candice Bock provides an easy-to-follow and easy-to-share overview.

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News

Are you passionate about strong cities? Apply to serve on the AWC Board

Register for AWC’s 2025 Annual Conference

Capital budgets released with more mixed news, and work continues on operating budgets

Act now: Oppose major diversions from the Public Works Assistance Account

Show your support for another House bill to revise the property tax cap

The 2025 AWC Salary and Benefit Survey is open!

Featured events

Cityvision magazine

Stronger together: Cities tackling urgent needs through collaboration, coalition-building, and partnerships

Featured data & resources

Understanding Washington’s property tax (and the tax cap)

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