 Apply to win an AWC Municipal Excellence Award!
AWC’s Municipal Excellence Awards recognize innovative city projects across the state. Your city’s project or program could win an award and gain recognition from other cities throughout Washington. Short on time? Fret not! We’ve streamlined the process this year to make applying easier than ever. Simply tell us in 400 words: What makes your project award winning? You can find examples of past winners and entries on our website. Apply now! Deadline is March 8.
 CityVoice Podcast Episode 2: Affordable housing
It’s an issue that has ramifications for homelessness, economic development, the environment, and more. Listen in as Government Relations Advocate Carl Schroeder talks with Deputy CEO Alicia Seegers Martinelli about the challenges and opportunities related to affordable housing. AWC’s CityVoice Podcast is a convenient way to keep up with the issues affecting Washington cities.
Save on cleaning and janitorial supplies offered by SupplyWorks
SupplyWorks, A Home Depot Company, is the leading national provider of integrated facility maintenance solutions and is now available through membership with U.S. Communities’ government cooperative purchasing program. Offering more than 94,000 products, use their ProPurchase program to shop with SupplyWorks or in a Home Depot store and get one account billing and visibility to all transactions on one statement.
Last call! Recruitments for AWC committees and the state’s Public Works Board closing soon:
The AWC Education Advisory Committee serves as a resource to help AWC staff identify educational opportunities, recognize educational accomplishments of elected officials, and determine educational delivery methods. City elected officials and non-elected officials are welcome to apply. Applications due January 18.
The AWC SMall City Advisory Committee serves as a resource to AWC staff, helping to identify issues and opportunities relevant to small cities. Find out more and submit your resume and letter of interest by January 18.
The Governor's Office seeks two city representatives to serve on the Public Works Board: An elected official and a public works manager. Visit AWC's website to learn more, including how to apply. Applications due January 20.
Washington officials appointed to NLC Committees
NLC’s Federal Advocacy committees play a key role in developing NLC’s federal policy positions and leading cities’ advocacy efforts in the other Washington. Thirteen Washington State mayors and councilmembers from NLC member cities were recently appointed to five NLC committees. These committee members include Kenmore Mayor David Baker, Vice Chair of the Information Technology and Communications Committee and Tukwila Councilmember Kate Kruller, Vice Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee. Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda was also recently appointed to a NLC taskforce on housing and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards as Vice Chair of the Council on Youth, Education, and Families. Thank you for your service!
 Cityvision feature: Authority complex
Recent initiatives, court rulings, and legislative actions present complications as Washington cities endeavor to best serve their communities. Read how Port Angeles wrestled with a heated public debate over water fluoridation and how it ultimately influenced their decision to sign on to a home rule amicus brief. Then, discover how Shoreline worked for years to upzone transit-dense areas of their city, only to learn that some legislators wanted to introduce legislation to preempt local zoning plans.
RCO No Child Left Inside grant program
The Legislature created the No Child Left Inside grant program to provide underserved youth with quality opportunities to experience the outdoors. The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant funds are available for outdoor environmental, ecological, agricultural, or other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth. Deadline is March 1. More |
 Did you know?
- More than 600 individuals have alerts set so they can view your new posting the moment it is made.
- Collectively, the postings on JobNet receive an average of over 11,000 views per month.
- Great jobs. Strong candidates. Low cost. Post your jobs on AWC JobNet today!
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Catch the highlights from Monday's most popular Legislative Bulletin articles:
Initiative 940 "fix" bills get hearings
Two companion bills that are identical to HB 3003 from last session had hearings this week. The bills would modify several provisions of I-940, passed by the voters in November 2018. More
AWC signs amicus supporting city rights-of-way
AWC will file an amicus brief supporting cities’ privilege to govern public rights-of-way. The amicus will support legal challenges to the FCC declaratory ruling on siting of 5G small cell wireless facilities. More
Public defense funding bill returns
WSAC introduced a bill that puts the responsibility of public defense funding back on the state. More
 City Action Days: New start time this year 
February 13-14 | Olympia
Did you know? City Action Days will start in the afternoon this year. The opening general session will kick off on Wednesday, February 13 at 2 pm. Arrive early Wednesday if you wish to attend our optional early-start sessions, beginning at 9:15 am. We will welcome Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday morning, February 14 to address city leaders on his plans to work together. And remember: Start scheduling appointments with your legislators now for the afternoon of February 14! Register now.
MRSC: PRA and OPMA case law update
January 29 | Webinar
Review significant court decisions from 2018 impacting the Public Records Act (PRA) and the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). Leave prepared to review your agency's PRA and OPMA programs for compliance. More
MRSC: Public Records Act training from A to Z
February & March dates | Various locations
These full-day workshops provide an in-depth review of the Public Records Act (PRA), including the basics and more advanced issues. MRSC provides practical tips, a review of recent case law, a look at the "top 10" challenges local governments are currently experiencing, and a discussion of how technology can both help and hinder records retention and production.
Washington State Archives:
Basics of managing records
Various dates | Webinar
This session delivers a quick overview of how to manage records created and received each day. It answers: What is a public record? How long do records need to be kept? What can be destroyed and what goes to the State Archives? How can Washington State Archives help your agency? The webinar also satisfies the records retention portion of Open Government Trainings Act requirements.
Washington regional planners' forums
January dates | Various locations
The Washington State Department of Commerce, the Planning Association of Washington, and the Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association bring you these forums for planners, planning commissioners, and elected officials to talk informally about local issues, share ideas, and receive updates from state and federal agencies whose work impacts land use. |
