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AWC wants to hear from you: Attend your AWC Board district meeting

Join AWC and other city leaders in your area for the opportunity to connect over lunch, share your priorities, and hear about AWC’s 2025 legislative agenda and bylaws updates.
Read about AWC’s 2025 City Legislative Priorities

Fiscal sustainability, public safety, infrastructure investment, housing supply, and behavioral health treatment capacity top the list of priorities adopted by AWC’s Board of Directors for the 2025 legislative session. Read about these and other significant issues to cities.

Retail delivery fees as a transportation funding tool
Register for AWC’s 2025 legislative session preview – Online Dec. 5
Get involved! Apply to serve on AWC committee or state board
Apply for AWC’s new grant for energy audits of city-owned buildings

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Upcoming events

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Annual AWC Board district meetings

Connect over lunch to share local priorities with AWC and your peers in your AWC Board District.

December 18 | Online

EOE webinar series: Promoting a positive workplace

Learn how a workplace free of discrimination and harassment is crucial to a positive and productive work environment and to avoiding costly claims.

Cityvision magazine

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Civic voices: Innovative approaches to public engagement and communication

Across the state, city leaders are seeking ways to bridge the divides in their communities, improve civic discourse, and engage effectively with residents. Explore stories about the creative ways Washington cities are working to overcome language barriers, engage local youth, unlock the untapped potential of civic pride, increase gender balance in local leadership, communicate effectively with constituents, and more.

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Strong cities advocacy guide

Find tips on how to engage with your legislators, local media, and community to secure a strong city-state partnership and increase positive legislative outcomes for cities.