Apply now for the AWC Board of Directors
The 2019 AWC Nominating Committee is calling for applications for odd-numbered AWC Board of Director positions. Gain an overview of director responsibilities, learn who can apply, how to apply, and all about the nominations process. Applications are due March 29.
 Path finders: Mobility choices that drive cities forward
This issue of Cityvision explores an important investment that we make in our communities—transportation infrastructure. Cities’ transportation visioning and planning efforts are robust, but rising costs and the unpredictability of some funding sources mean that we face difficult policy and funding decisions to meet that vision. Read this selection of stories about cities that are having thoughtful transportation conversations to bring our communities together.
How cutoff dates work in the life of a bill
The legislative process includes important deadlines known as “cutoff” dates. These deadlines dictate whether a bill can continue moving through the legislative process to become law. Our Government Relations team constantly operates with these deadlines in mind so that our priority bills continue moving through the process. The first cutoff is this Friday, February 22. Watch this video where Logan Bahr explains more about cutoff dates, and an important exception for some bills.
 CityVoice podcast: The Public Works Trust Fund and fixing fish-blocking culverts
Washington state's infrastructure is in serious need of repair. Listen in as members of AWC's Government Relations team discuss the prospects for the Public Works Trust Fund and a comprehensive approach to fixing the state's culverts.
Nominate a student in your community for a CQC scholarship!
AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarships are now available for outstanding young leaders in Washington's cities and towns. Your city can nominate one young leader who plans to attend college or a trade school this fall. Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May. Nominations are due March 8.
Deadline extension!
In order to give you a little more wiggle room, we’re extending the deadline for this year's Municipal Excellence Awards to March 22. Happy applying!
 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 no more than 400 words: What makes your project award winning? You can find examples of past winners and entries on our website. Apply now! Deadline is now March 22.
 Looking for a great intern? AWC JobNet is the place to recruit new talent, with an average over 11,000 views per month. All internship postings are free to city members in 2019! Find your next intern today on AWC JobNet.
City of Bothell | Lead Prosecutor
City of Kennewick | Assistant City Attorney
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CDBG General Purpose Grant workshops
March 13 | Tumwater
March 21 | Moses Lake
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grants are available annually to help small cities and towns (under 50,000) carry out significant community and economic development projects that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Grants up to $750,000 for construction and $24,000 for planning are available in 2019. Attend a workshop in March to learn more. Applications are due June 5.
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View the recorded Talk to your lobbyist session
On February 14 in lieu of City Action Days, we hosted a LiveStream of AWC's Government Relations team as they addressed some of cities' most important legislative issues. The recording is now available to view! Listen to the hour-long LiveStream where each of your lobbyists explain the hot city issues they’re working on at the Legislature and answer audience questions at the end. After watching, elected officials can email Karen Tanner by April 28 to claim CML credits.
Legislature approaches first cutoff deadline as Olympia thaws out
Olympia is thawing out after a snowstorm shut down the Legislature and our City Action Days event last week. The legislative pace is back up to full speed this week as we approach the first policy committee cutoff date on Friday. That means now is a particularly critical time to tell legislators which bills cities support and oppose. Read what's on our bill hot sheet this week and learn more about cutoff dates and what you can do to impact legislation. More
Catch the highlights from Monday's Legislative Bulletin:
- AWC priority housing investment bills continue to move and need your support! More
- New "livability" density bill introduced and will be heard this week. The proposal creates incentives for building affordable housing. More
- State considers opportunities to reinvest in critical infrastructure challenges, including local culverts. More
Are you ready for the next level of elected officials training?
March 13 | Webinar
AWC is raising the bar for its wildly successful Elected Officials Essentials webinar series this year. This new intermediate level of AWC's subscription-based webinar series, developed in partnership with Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC), is specifically designed for elected officials who want to take a deeper dive into their professional growth and development training. Purchase the quarterly webinars in 2019 and watch live or on-demand after each event. Better yet, invite the whole council to watch with you!
WA Paid Family & Medical Leave Act webinar postponed
Due to a lack of substantive new information available, we have made the decision to postpone our Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar originally scheduled for March 6, 2019. We have yet to determine a new date for this training. Registrants for the March 6 webinar will be automatically registered for the new webinar once a date has been determined. As information on the law becomes available, we will continue to update our PFML resource page.
MRSC: Making your job easier with MRSC's services
February 26 | Webinar
Use this free webinar to gain a comprehensive overview of MRSC's tools, resources, and information—all designed to help you do your job better. Watch a live demonstration of MRSC's website showing new tools and resources, plus helpful tips to navigate the site quickly. You'll have the chance to ask MRSC questions about services.
MRSC: Utility rate studies and rate setting
March 26 | Webinar
Part two of this three-part webinar series focuses on the long-term financial health of utilities by addressing proper rate setting. Cost of service and rate design studies are necessary to assist a utility in setting rates that are fair and equitable to its customers. Hear real world examples based on generally accepted ratemaking principles.
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