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 Municipal Excellence Award winners announced!
Congratulations to the five cities that won 2018 Municipal Excellence Awards! Winning cities and projects are shining examples of municipal excellence throughout the state. Award categories are community engagement, economic development, public safety, small city success, and homelessness, affordable housing and mental health services. Find out which cities won! More
 The AWC GIS Consortium is open to public works departments and utilities!
AWC’s GIS Consortium helps utility managers use spatial data and technology to develop inventory systems and collect/analyze data, improve access to utility information for staff in the field, and preserve institutional knowledge and processes before staff retire. Learn about the AWC member service that can help Washington communities be better stewards of their utility assets. More
Kirkland leverages cooperative contracts
Read how the City of Kirkland overcomes procurement challenges by leveraging cooperative purchasing contracts through U.S. Communities. More
AGO free public records consultations
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is offering free public records consultations to local governments throughout the state. The AGO can advise about a specific public record issue or question. They can also help update and improve how your agency processes and responds to public record requests. More
2017 Lodging tax expenditure data due soon
Time is running out for reporting 2017 lodging tax expenditure data. Local governments collecting lodging tax are required to report annual expenditures. The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (JLARC) website is open for reporting and the deadline for 2017 expenditures is May 30. More
Governor approves Opportunity Zones
Governor Jay Inslee designated 139 census tracts in 36 counties in Washington as “Opportunity Zones.” Opportunity Zones came out of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, designed to provide tax incentives to investors who fund businesses in underserved communities. Find out where the zones are. More
 AWC's JobNet is the place for cities and towns to post job openings. With more than 13,000 hits from job seekers each month, AWC JobNet can help you find the qualified candidate for your organization. If you haven't already, learn how to activate your discount code and start using your free postings today! More
Featured jobs
City of Bonney Lake | Deputy City Clerk
City of Pullman | Police Officer
City of SeaTac | City Manager
 It’s the countdown to AWC Annual Conference! Check here weekly to catch highlights of what you can expect at AWC’s 85th conference. You won’t want to miss it!
We’ve listened to your feedback and are giving you more of what you want! This year Annual Conference is featuring a track specifically designed to benefit small cities and towns. Be on the lookout for small town expert Becky McCray and other exciting speakers, who will provide sessions to identify what makes your town unique and how you can leverage that for economic development, community engagement, and town revitalization. More
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
The Department of Justice announced a grant program to improve responses and outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders who come into contact with the justice system. Deadline is May 29. More
Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
The Department of Justice announced a grant program to support the implementation of body-worn camera (BWC) programs in law enforcement agencies across the country. Applications are due May 31. More
Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program
The Department of Justice announced a grant program to develop and implement drug courts that effectively integrate evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, mandatory drug testing, sanctions and incentives, and transitional services to address the opioid epidemic. Deadline is June 5. More
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 Voting Rights Act resources now available
Learn how the Voting Rights Act impacts your city before it takes effect on June 7. Find AWC resources on our website, including a white paper and webinar recording. More
Five things you can expect from AWC
Spring is an important time for building AWC's legislative program. Learn about the five things that we are working on for you this spring. More
Legislature's action on police initiative ruled unconstitutional
A trial court ruled that the Legislature violated the state constitution when they passed an amendment to the use-of-deadly force initiative before voting to approve the initiative itself. More
Register for Elected Officials Essentials: Finance 101
May 22 | Webinar
Government finance is a unique discipline and differs substantially from private sector finance, especially when it comes to government’s focus on services versus private enterprise’s focus on profit. When it comes to city finance, budgeting is a team sport—not an individual event—and your city budget is one of the most important documents you’ll work on this year. Learn how to prepare for budgeting in the next installment of AWC’s Elected Officials Essentials webinar series: Finance 101. More
 Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference
May 9 | 18 locations
Register for WSU Extension's Rural Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) Conference to learn, network, and get inspired with key speakers and local leaders. The conference takes place at the same time in 18 communities across Washington. P2P is a two-time national award winning program that allows more rural community leaders, businesses, and members to work together and with resource providers without the expense of traveling to a traditional conference. Find a location and register. More
Keeping Afloat: Coordinating to Combat Derelict Vessels
May 16 | Webinar
Join the Washington Department of Natural Resources and Defenders of Wildlife to learn about the derelict vessel programs and resources available to local governments. The webinar will lead to better coordination on derelict vessel removal and prevention efforts. More
CERB rural broadband program workshops
June dates | Various locations
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) invites you to attend one of five workshops across the state to rollout their new rural broadband program. CERB is offering loans and grants to local governments to build infrastructure to provide high-speed, open access broadband service to rural underserved communities for community and economic development. More
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