May 29, 2024
Find common ground at Annual Conference 
June 18-21 | Vancouver, WA
Are you registered for Annual Conference? Don’t miss the Thursday general session, “Finding common ground: Efforts to improve civic health in Washington” to hear a diverse panel of elected officials and organizational leaders discuss new initiatives to bolster civic health. Learn about the institute recently launched by AWC and partners to help local elected leaders enhance their collaborative leadership skills, and gain insight into how you can become a more effective leader in this space. Register for Annual Conference and join us!
Limited training budget? Check out our Annual Conference scholarships
If you want to attend Annual Conference, but your city’s training budget is tight, AWC offers a variety of scholarships. Check out our Small City Scholarships, Washington Cities Scholarships, and RMSA scholarships—and if you’re a newly elected official or first-time attendee, learn about our First-Time Attendee Scholarships. Funds are limited, and preference will be given to cities with demonstrated financial need. Learn more.
Register now for AWC’s Municipal Budgeting and Fiscal Management Workshop
August 1-2 | Wenatchee
AWC’s popular annual workshop is designed for those new to the budgeting process as well as those with plenty of experience. Brush up on the basics of budgeting, explore ways to engage your residents, and get your challenging budget questions answered. Participants will hear from finance and budget experts and learn from their peers through a variety of general and breakout sessions. Join us this year at a new location, in the City of Wenatchee. Register now.
NLC City Summit 2024: Get the early bird rate through June 15
November 13-16 | Tampa Bay, FL
The National League of Cities' (NLC) City Summit brings together cities from across the nation to expand their professional networks and learn about the latest trends and issues affecting local governments. This year’s summit is also the finale of a yearlong celebration of NLC’s 100th anniversary of uniting and strengthening cities and towns. State municipal league members (including all Washington cities) save 25% during early bird registration through June 15. Register now.
Send your city's voting delegates to the AWC Business Meeting
Mark your calendar for AWC's Business Meeting on Thursday, June 20. This important meeting takes place in Vancouver in conjunction with our Annual Conference. Your city can designate up to three voting delegates to vote on candidates for the Board of Directors. See who’s running for the Board. To designate your voting delegates, complete the voting delegate form on the AWC website by 5 pm on June 13. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Hildreth.
Other news & resources
AWC’s 2024 Tax and User Fee Survey (TUFS) is open through June 19. Please contribute your city’s data to this comprehensive survey, an important member tool that helps cities determine a wide range of taxes and fees for city services. More
New sign-on for opioid settlement with Kroger: Eligible cities should receive information from the settlement administrator soon. More
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is accepting applications for its Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program. Learn more at a webinar on June 5. More
Deadline extended: Know someone retiring from public service? Nominate them for AWC’s civic service recognition by June 7. More
Comment by June 7 on Commerce’s draft plans to address homelessness: the 2024-2029 State Homeless Housing Strategic Plan and the 2025-2030 Local Homeless Housing Plan Guidance. More
Reminder: Reserve your city’s spot in the Parade of Flags at Annual Conference by June 11. More
The Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) is accepting session proposals for the 2024 IACC Conference; share this call within your network and submit your proposal by June 14. More
The JLARC Public Records Reporting System is open through July 1 for reporting 2023 data—AWC uses this data to advocate for cities in the Legislature. More
Read MRSC’s recent guidance on obligating remaining ARPA funds. More
San Juan County is one of the first local governments in the nation to try out a 32-hour workweek—read how the pilot program is going six months in. More
When hate comes to town: Addressing racist and antisemitic public comments at meetings
Shared with permission from MRSC, this Cityvision article explores a recent disturbing trend in which the public comment period of city council meetings has been used to make antisemitic and racist statements. Learn about some measures Washington local governments can take to minimize the chance of public meetings being disrupted by hate speech.
AWC trainings & events
AWC: 2024 Annual Conference | June 18-21 | Vancouver, WA
We’re just three weeks out from Annual Conference! Watch the schedule page for the latest session information. Don’t miss the keynote on creative placemaking through small, inexpensive, and fun approaches to city-building.
AWC: Municipal Budgeting and Fiscal Management Workshop | August 1-2 | Wenatchee
D&A: Supervisor training | Multiple dates | Multiple locations
AWC: Elected Officials Essentials webinar series | Multiple dates | Online
- September 18: Social media 101
- October 17: Tribal government relations 101
- November 7: Human resources 101
Other trainings & events
Ruckelshaus: Housing security workshop: Applying guiding principles | June 13 | Online
MRSC: Legislative update on 2024 public records bills | June 13 | Online
MRSC: Digging into public works fundamentals | June 25 | Yakima
Commerce: 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grant application webinar | July 10 | Online
State Archives: Records management workshops | Multiple dates | Online
NLC: Webinars and events | Multiple dates | Online
NLC: 2024 City Summit | November 13-16 | Tampa Bay, FL
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