Data & Resources

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AWC is your source for publications, city data, and eLearnings. Our resources help you learn about cities, understand the legal landscape, discover municipal trends, and use data to make fact-based decisions. Scroll to the bottom to browse resources by category.

Featured resources

Welcome to city office

AWC is your go-to resource for relevant training, data-driven education, and the latest city news; networking and collaboration with peers; state and federal advocacy; member pooling programs; and much more! Check out these resources to get you started with your work at city hall.

Featured publications

State of the Cities reports

AWC’s State of the Cities research reports reflect the fiscal conditions, policy issues, and service challenges of the 281 cities in Washington state and communicate the links between the health of cities and the state’s economic health. Check out the new comprehensive report, State of the Cities: Empowering Washington cities & towns.

City data

Salary and Beneﬁt Survey

Each year, the Association of Washington Cities conducts a comprehensive survey of salaries and benefits provided to employees in Washington’s cities and counties. The survey is an important AWC service and provides city and county officials with comparable data to assist them in determining wages and benefits for their staff.