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  • Cityvision Fall 2024

    Sep 10 2024

    Civic voices: Innovative approaches to public engagement and communication

  • Civic voices: Innovative approaches to public engagement and communication

    Sep 10 2024

    Across the state, city leaders are seeking ways to bridge the divides in their communities and improve civic discourse. This issue offers ideas, inspiration, and strategies to break through the noise and negativity and foster better dialogue. From working toward a gender balance in local leadership, to overcoming language barriers, to engaging local youth, to unlocking the untapped potential of civic pride, cities across Washington are making local government more inclusive and welcoming to all.

  • Leave buy-back policy recommendations

    Sep 10 2024

    Do you have a leave buy-back policy in place for workers using sick/vacation leave while off work due to an L&I injury?

  • Pro tested

    Sep 09 2024

    AWC board member, elected official, and PR professional Jillian Henze on why every city needs a communications strategy that works in good times and in bad.

  • Progress report

    Sep 09 2024

    A statewide academy works to create gender balance in Washington’s local leadership.

  • Freedom of speech

    Sep 09 2024

    Sunnyside introduces interpretation services at public meetings to make local government more inclusive and welcoming for the city’s Spanish-speaking community.

  • Urban/Rural addition

    Sep 09 2024

    From 2014 to 2023, the state’s population increased by 14.54%, with an estimated 5,288,492 Washingtonians living in an incorporated area.

  • Noted: Supreme Court of the United States: City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et al.

    Sep 09 2024

    Opinion of the court.

  • The question - September 2024

    Sep 09 2024

    Hear thoughts from three current and former communications professionals: Councilmember Patti Belle of Lakewood, Councilmember Tracy Taylor-Turner of Auburn, and Councilmember Paul Cocke of Sedro-Woolley.

  • Double duty

    Sep 09 2024

    Micki Harnois on lessons learned from working as a clerk/ treasurer in one small town, while serving as an elected official in another.

  • Cities love

    Sep 09 2024

    The secret to unlocking & unleashing the untapped potential of civic pride.

  • Young and with heart

    Sep 09 2024

    CQC scholarships: A practical tool for engaging youth in city governance.

  • Civil discourse

    Sep 09 2024

    Finding common ground, for the common good.

  • The art of alternative response

    Sep 09 2024

    How Washington cities are forming new partnerships to better serve individuals in crisis.

  • Time capsules

    Sep 09 2024

    Monuments to communications technology of yesterday and tomorrow.

  • Big changes to ambulance billing coming soon

    Sep 06 2024

    If your city provides ground ambulance services directly or by contract, get ready for new rules and reporting requirements for ground ambulance billing.

  • AWC’s 2025 Legislative agenda taking shape

    Sep 06 2024

    Fiscal sustainability, infrastructure investment, public safety, and behavioral health top the list of priorities recommended by AWC’s Legislative Priorities Committee. Find out more about these priorities and other significant issues the Committee has recommended for the 2025 session.

  • 2024 Salary and Benefit Survey highlights

    Sep 05 2024

    The 2024 Salary and Benefit Survey (SBS) was published mid-July 2024.

  • Brush up on budgeting basics

    Sep 04 2024

    With budget season upon us, be sure to check out the Elected Officials Essentials on-demand webinar Finance 101. Learn about your role in the budget process as you tackle the key elements of city finance.

  • National Preparedness Month: Take control in three simple steps

    Sep 04 2024

    September is National Preparedness Month. Is your entity prepared to deal with a disaster when it strikes?

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