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    From the campaign trail to city hall, city leaders bring a wealth of new ideas, innovations, and collaborations to their roles. Catch these stories of lessons learned, and insights shared from Washington’s cities—large and small.

  • Win cycle

    The City of Pullman’s new mayor reflects on how losing an election made him better at governing.

  • Connecting beyond campaign mode

    A newly elected Mukilteo councilmember embraces the art of doorbelling—and promoting diversity through continual community outreach—as hallmarks of good leadership.

  • Razor’s edge

    A freshman city council member takes office with the slimmest of electoral margins.

  • Good times role

    Mayor Rachel Ruelas on ARPA funding, strong leadership, and reviving the city of Mabton.

  • Cityvision Winter 2022

    Future unlocked: How Washington cities are leveraging ARPA funding to grow stronger communities

  • Water wisdom

    Langley Mayor Scott Chaplin on leveraging a career in sustainability to protect the city’s shoreline from being swallowed by the rising tides.

  • Cityvision Fall 2022

    The long game: Navigating a changing climate, cities innovate for a sustainable future

  • Notes on posting

    How to minimize risk when traversing the First Amendment minefield of social media.

  • Virtual reality

    Fife Mayor Kim Roscoe on why counter service and face-to-face meetings still matter in an increasingly digital world.

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