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 Cityvision Legal Affairs: Legislative progress on a potential “Foster fix”
The 2013 Washington Supreme Court Foster decision effectively resulted in municipalities losing the ability to secure new water for growth in many parts of the state. Against somewhat steep odds, the Washington State Legislature took a small but important step to address the case during the 2018 session. Read this Cityvision magazine article to understand what action the Legislature took and how it might play out. More
Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced
The Smart Communities Award recognizes achievements by local leaders who promote smart growth planning and projects that contribute to thriving communities, a prosperous economy, and sustainable infrastructure. See which cities won awards! More
Join the Parade of Flags – Show your city pride!
Join in the fun for our ever-popular Parade of Flags event at the 85th AWC Annual Conference in Yakima! This is a great opportunity to unite all cities and celebrate everything that makes Washington's cities so great. The Parade of Flags will kick off the conference on June 27. Learn how to include your flag this year for others around the state to admire. More
 Civic Service Awards for 20-year service to cities
Each year, AWC recognizes city officials retiring after 20 or more years of service to cities. Elected officials, city managers and administrators, city clerks, senior department directors, city attorneys, and others who have retired since the 2017 AWC Annual Conference or will retire by December 31, 2018 are eligible. The deadline for notifying AWC of eligible city officials is June 1, 2018. More
WSDOT seeks feedback on network plan
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) invites you to attend a community meeting to discuss long-distance public transportation needs in Washington, or alternately to submit input through an online survey. WSDOT is working on the update to the previous Washington State Intercity and Rural-to-Urban Public Transportation Network Plan, completed in 2007. Access the survey and get information on where meetings take place. More
CERB’s Rural Broadband Program
The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is offering workshops throughout the state to introduce the new rural broadband loan and grant program. The workshops will help communities learn whether their project is eligible and a good fit, and how to apply to the loan program for funding. More
How to apply for a Local Records Grant
The next round of Local Government Records Grants begins in July. The Washington State Archives is offering trainings to show you how to apply for grants. The informational sessions cover everything local government agencies will need to know to craft a strong, competitive application for a Local Records Grant. More
 Recruiting for a key position at City Hall? AWC JobNet is your place for qualified candidates. Post your job on AWC JobNet today!
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It’s the “interim” – Don’t miss out on advocacy news
Now that we’re in the “interim” – the time between legislative sessions – you receive our Legislative Bulletin monthly. Here are three articles from our most recent bulletin you shouldn’t miss:
- Listen to how other cities and counties are handling China's ban on recyclable materials and lend your voice to the solution. More
- The city business license model threshold workgroup continues to consult with the business community on the provisions of the threshold. Learn about the draft model business license language and workgroup deadlines. More
- Alternative fuels mandate for fleets starts in June, but don't panic – there is significant flexibility on implementation. More
Plus, you can always catch the most recent news on various issue areas on our website.
 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!
This year’s Annual Conference offers a new small cities track that delivers topics the cities themselves requested. Small city expert Becky McCray is among the lineup.
Check out this Q&A with Becky McCray from the most recent Cityvision magazine. More
New tools to address zombie homes
May 31 | Webinar
Abandoned homes (also known as zombie homes) have a number of negative implications for cities including crime, public safety issues, lower property values, lack of community cohesion, and lower tax revenue – to name a few. This AWC webinar explores existing and new options for cities to address the impacts these properties have on their communities. More
Municipal budgeting & financial management workshop 
July 26-27 | Tukwila
August 23-24 | Leavenworth
A local government's budget document is important. More than a bunch of numbers, the budget document is your primary tool for prioritizing and addressing your community's needs. It's also a valuable mode of communication with your residents. Register now for this popular annual workshop that gives both novice and expert budgeters the skills to enhance their budget document.
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