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The AWC Center for Quality Communities’ goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city. We believe in growing leaders and healthy, resilient quality communities. As a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities, we understand the dynamics of change.

Executive Committee

President
Fred Brink
Mayor, West Richland

NehringVice President
Jon Nehring
Mayor, Marysville

Matthew Lunch pictureSecretary
Matthew Lundh
Mayor, Cle Elum

Past President
Betsy Wilkerson
Council President, Spokane

Dan StraussLarge City Representative & District 11
Dan Strauss
Councilmember, Seattle

 

 

Deanna Dawson
AWC CEO

 
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