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 I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Annual Business Meeting!
June 28 | Yakima
Attend the AWC Business Meeting to elect your Board of Directors – the people who guide your association's activities. There will be ice cream! Your city can designate up to three voting delegates to vote on important issues on your city's behalf. Find out if your city has submitted voting delegate information and learn how to submit yours. Hurry, the deadline is June 22. Not registered for Conference? You can still attend the meeting! More
All cities must report on public records to JLARC by July 1
Each local government with at least $100,000 in staff and legal costs associated with fulfilling public records requests in the preceding fiscal year is required to report various public records metrics. Whether they meet the threshold or not, local governments must report to the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC). If your city has not yet reported data for 2017, please ensure that a report is submitted by July. More
 2018 NLC State of the Cities report examines city issues
For the fifth year, the National League of Cities released the State of the Cities report, which examines state of the city speeches in 160 cities around the country. As with prior years, economic development, infrastructure, and budgets rise to the top; however, broadband access and the opioid epidemic make waves this year. More
TIB funding program workshops
June dates | Various locations
The Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) approved $107 million for its next call for projects. Grant applications are due August 17 with awards announcements in November. Attend a funding workshop scheduled throughout the state in June to receive information about various funding programs, scoring criteria, and the application process. See a list of workshop locations and register. More
Public Works Board loans
Emergency loans
The Emergency Construction Loan Program focuses on the activities that repair, replace, and/or reconstruct a facility that will restore essential services. Applications are accepted continuously until loan funds are expended.
Pre-construction loans
Pre-construction activities include, but are not limited to, design engineering, bid-document preparation, environmental studies, right-of-way acquisition, value planning, permits, cultural and historic resources, and public notification. Deadline is July 11. More
 2018 Legislative candidate questionnaire responses
AWC asked all candidates who filed to run for state legislative office to answer five questions about issues that are important to cities. The questionnaire helps city officials understand legislative candidate perspectives on city issues. The results are rolling in. See who has responded to the questionnaire so far. If you don’t see the candidates from your area, reach out and encourage them to fill one out by July 4. More
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Cooperating technical partners (CTP) program
The Department of Homeland Security – FEMA announced a grant program to strengthen and increase the effectiveness of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through fostering strong local partnerships to reduce flood losses and promote community resiliency. Deadline is July 2. More |
 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!
Congratulations 2018 AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarship winners!
Six outstanding high school seniors and two exceptional prior winners will receive a $1,200 AWC Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship! Scholarship funds came from your donations last year at AWC Annual Conference. Special thanks to the 47 cities that nominated a student. These remarkable future leaders will be recognized at the CQC luncheon at conference. See who won and read their bios. More
More ways to contribute
Investing in our future local leaders is a top priority for the Center for Quality Communities. If you’d like to pitch in to help tomorrow's leaders, please choose any of these three ways to contribute:
CQC lunch: Come to the CQC fundraiser lunch in Yakima at noon on Thursday, June 28. Hear from several of the incredible scholarship winners as they share their plans for the future. You’ll have the opportunity to donate during the lunch.
Amazon: Visit smile.amazon.com and choose CQC as your charity by searching and selecting "AWC Center for Quality Communities." Then shop within AmazonSmile and half a percent of eligible purchases will be automatically donated to CQC.
Donate now: Why wait? Invest in resilient communities right now by visiting the CQC website to make a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation via PayPal.
 Register for the U.S. Communities Summit
June 26| Yakima
You are invited! AWC and U.S. Communities bring you this free summit to show you how you can benefit from the purchasing power of public agencies nationwide. The three-hour summit includes free parking and lunch. Register by June 22 to reserve your spot! More
MRSC’s encouraging neighborhood-compatible, residential infill development
June 21 | Webinar
This webinar explores the different types of residential infill development including ADUs, duplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and cottage housing. The webinar focuses on the steps local governments can take to encourage infill development that is compatible with existing single-family neighborhoods. More
Capital funding training
June 26 | Seattle
Association of County Human Services invites city staff to join a training on the capital funding of affordable housing projects. Learn the basics of funding capital projects, including: Why fund capital?, coordinating with state and federal funders, underwriting and implementing capital awards, legal requirements, and incentivizing development. More
Exploring government and private sector applications of UAS/drones in Washington
June 28 | Lakewood
The Center for Regional Disaster Resilience, the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, and the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division host this workshop to focus on applications of unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/drones in Washington State. More |
