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 Page turners: Cities plot development for their unique growth stories
The latest Cityvision explores the impacts of growing populations in cities across Washington, and takes a close look at affordable and available housing as communities plan for the future. More
AWC Government Relations Director recruitment
The search for the AWC Government Relations Director is winding down with an application deadline of April 16. Know the right candidate? See our open recruitment, conducted by Karras Consulting.
Healthy Worksite Summit photos
Worksite wellness professionals from across the state met in Lynnwood to learn from industry leaders and network with peers. They left inspired and energized to promote health in the workplace. View photos from our recent Healthy Worksite Summit. More
Go green with U.S. Communities!
U.S. Communities’ Go Green Program makes environmental purchasing easier. See how to benefit the planet and your agency’s bottom line. More
NLC releases updated preemption report
The National League of Cities (NLC) updated its report, City Rights in an Era of Preemption, that reveals state preemption of local authority is increasing throughout the country. NLC's research analyzes state preemption bills and judicial activity in the areas of minimum wage, paid leave, anti-discrimination, ride hailing, home sharing, municipal broadband, and tax and expenditure limitations. More
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City of Mercer Island | City Clerk
City of Stanwood | Community Development Director
Clark County | Senior Management Analyst
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.
 Planning your city’s future
Small City Resource Manual | Chapter 4
The Small City Resource Manual was developed to make life a little easier around city hall, especially for cities of fewer than 5,000 people. Each chapter tackles a different topic and includes relevant resources you may also find helpful. Chapter 4 provides an overview of legislative advocacy, economic development, connecting with citizens and other timely topics. More
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 Register now for our Voting Rights Act webinar 
April 25 | Webinar
One of the most highly anticipated outcomes of the 2018 legislative session was passage of the Washington Voting Rights Act. Cities now want to understand what this new legislation means for their jurisdictions. This AWC webinar will enable cities to both understand their risk and seize their opportunity in this new legal landscape. More
Soliciting Legislative Priorities Committee members
Are you interested in serving on our AWC Legislative Priorities Committee? We are seeking 40-50 elected and appointed officials from throughout the state to serve a two-year appointment. The committee considers and recommends legislative priority issues and positions to AWC's Board of Directors. Learn more about the meetings and how to apply. More
 Two upcoming Small City Connectors
April 18 | Eatonville
April 24 | Kalama
Small cities are unique. It's the personal and close-knit nature of small communities that makes them the historical and cultural bedrock of American life. But governing a small town isn't easy. Join AWC for a catered dinner and connect with other small cities and towns in your area to share best practices and challenges. Don’t miss these two upcoming connectors!
SLLC webinar examines internet sales tax in South Dakota v. Wayfair
April 17 | Webinar
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument in South Dakota v. Wayfair on April 17. The court will decide whether to allow states to require out-of-state vendors to collect sales tax. If the court rules in favor of South Dakota, states and local governments will be able to collect billions of dollars more in sales tax annually. Join the State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) to learn how we got here and what happened at oral argument. More
Second chance act addressing the needs of incarcerated parents with minor children
This Department of Justice program promotes services in detention and correctional facilities to incarcerated individuals who have children younger than age 18. Program activities include developing strategies to increase communication between the child and his or her incarcerated parent while maintaining safe facilities, and providing transitional reentry services that focus on parental responsibility. Applications are due May 22. More
Youth Recreational Facilities grants
Youth Recreational Facilities (YRF) grants fund 25 percent of eligible capital costs up to $1.2 M for nonresidential facilities that provide youth (K-12) with recreation opportunities integrated with social and/or educational services. Applications are due May 31. More
Mental Health Awareness Training grants
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is accepting applications for Mental Health Awareness Training grants. The program trains individuals to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental disorders, establish linkages with mental health agencies, and train personnel in crisis de-escalation techniques. Applications are due June 8. More |
