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 Challenges on our streets — View the data & tell legislators they can make a difference
Here in Washington, an unprecedented number of people are living on the streets. Homelessness is growing sharply, spurred on by lack of affordable housing, the opioid crisis, and a poorly-funded mental health and substance abuse system. The Legislature can make real progress on these issues in the next two weeks. See this data story and share it on your social media platforms and with legislators to show the stark realities and data about why cities need tools to address these challenges, now. More
Three great AWC opportunities – Deadlines in March
Don’t miss out on these three chances to positively impact your communities. Give scholarships to your youth, join the AWC Board, and highlight your shining city projects.
- AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarships – Applications must be postmarked by March 9. More
- AWC Board of Directors – Application deadline is March 23. More
- AWC Municipal Excellence Awards – Applications are due March 26. More
A new AWC website coming soon!
You’ve been to our website, and you know and love the content. We have good news, it’s getting even better! Soon we will be flipping our website with a fresh new look and enhanced features. The navigation you’re familiar with will stay largely the same, but the website will have an updated look and feel, which includes the things you’ve asked for like a better search engine, smoother registration, and easier handbook/magazine viewing.
Request a public record consultation from the Attorney General's Office
The Attorney General's Office now offers local governments assistance through its Local Government Public Records Consultation Program. The program will provide information and assistance to local government agencies on adopting best practices for public records. Local government agencies interested in receiving a consultation can find more information and submit a request. More
Congratulations to all the new mayors and councilmembers. Welcome to the city family! Through trainings, resources, and publications, AWC is here to help you develop as a municipal leader. For your first 100 days, we'll highlight some of your AWC Elected Officials Essentials right here in CityVoice.
Elected Officials Essentials webinar series
In partnership with MRSC, AWC is excited to announce a new webinar series to give new and experienced elected officials the core information they need. This subscription-based package includes quarterly webinars created especially for elected officials. Watch live at your desk, or view the recording with your entire council. Each quarterly webinar meets one of the four Certificate for Municipal Leadership (CML) categories:
Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements | March 20
Public sector resource management | May 22
Community planning and development | August 1
Effective local leadership | October 11
Register now!
 New AWC JobNet,
new features!
- Self-service - Log in any time to post, update, or remove job status. No more waiting.
- Unlimited word count - No more text limitations to your job descriptions.
- Enhance your listing - Buy add-ons that highlight your job on our site and in our CityVoice electronic newsletter.
- Job alerts - Job seekers can sign up for job alerts and be notified of your latest postings.
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Check out these and other hot jobs!
Human Resources Director | Pierce County
City Clerk Treasurer | City of Connell
Transportation Director | City of Olympia
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Senate and House release supplemental budget proposals
This week, the Senate and House fiscal committees released their proposed supplemental budgets to the current adopted budget. AWC testified before the committees and focused on several impacts to cities. Find out what’s in the budgets for state-share revenues, mental health, housing and homelessness, opioid treatment and prevention, pensions, and Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Plus, see our budget summary that compares the proposed House and Senate budgets. More
 Legislative Bulletin included several hot news items
In case you missed it due to Monday’s holiday, make sure you check out this week’s Legislative Bulletin. We reported on several items you might care about including the revenue forecast, our concerns that our suggested improvements to the Voting Rights Act are not getting addressed, and updates on homelessness, housing, and human service bills. More
City priories and issues after cutoff
Watch this video where AWC lobbyists Carl Schroeder and Dave Williams discuss several priorities and issues of concern for cities. Learn what issues could increase local costs, hear some good news on housing, homelessness, and mental health, and hear our request that legislators balance new city responsibilities with the resources to address them. More
 Save the date for Labor Relations Institute (LRI)
May 2-4 | Yakima
LRI is the premier training event for public sector human resources and labor relations professionals. The agenda is structured to inform and inspire, helping you understand the current legal landscape, navigate emerging trends, solve problems, enhance your skills, and improve employee-management relations. Registration opens next week. Attendance at LRI is limited to those who solely represent the interests of management. More
Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training
March 6 | Port Townsend
March 7 | DuPont
March 8 | Camas
Are you a supervisor of CDL employees, transit or gas utility workers, or any employee who might consult on a reasonable suspicion determination? This training meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation mandating that supervisors get trained in drug awareness and alcohol abuse. More
Writing for the web workshop
April 11 | Olympia
Web content can be tricky, especially for complex government websites with diverse audiences and multiple content contributors. Even if you’ve been developing web content for years, a fresh perspective can help you think more holistically about digital products. Attend this workshop and learn to develop, write, and organize content, focus your editing, learn plain language best practices, and optimize text for search engines. More
Grant writing training
March 15-16 | Tumwater
Thurston County Sheriff's Office and Grant Writing USA present this two-day grant writing workshop for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. More |
