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 More than 500 gather in Yakima for AWC’s 85th Annual Conference
Representatives from 138 cities and towns across Washington are in Yakima this week for the AWC Annual Conference, where city leaders and others gather to discuss the issues facing our cities. In addition to the Annual Business Meeting, conference goers attend presentations on pressing city issues including homelessness, economic development, fish passage, and others. More
Nominating Committee forwards AWC Board of Director candidates to membership
Don't miss the AWC Annual Business Meeting, June 28, to elect your AWC Board of Directors – the people who guide your association's activities. Check out the Nominating Committee's most recent report to see who is running and read the candidate statements. More
Follow us on social media during Annual Conference!
AWC Annual Conference is live and bustling in Yakima! Follow along with the latest happenings and session highlights on Twitter or Facebook. #WAcities
 Download the Annual Conference app
Get all your Annual Conference information in one place! Download the app to see conference program details, review session materials, read speaker bios, and access exhibitor and sponsor information. More
Spotlight on Municipal Excellence Award winners
AWC honored five cities with Municipal Excellence Awards today at Annual Conference. Catch these short videos highlighting innovative city projects and community achievement. See the projects in action, hear from cities about how the winning programs worked for their city, and watch interviews of key players along the way. More
U.S. Communities partnership
Shop Amazon Business through the U.S. Communities partnership. Designed specifically for the public sector, find millions of business products like 3D printers, books, and office supplies. More
No CityVoice next week
The will be no CityVoice issue next week on July 4. Have a safe and happy Independence Day! The next CityVoice issue with be on July 11.
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Featured jobs
City of Spokane | Director of Finance and Administration
City of Cashmere | Director of Operations
City of Federal Way | Community Relations Liaison/Contract Administrator |
 Cityvision feature: A Right to be Heard
This feature article from Cityvision magazine tells the story of what happened in Burien when a local ordinance caused temperatures to rise at council meetings in 2017. Find out what happened in the face of contentious rhetoric and tragic violence, and how Burien doubled down to identify and provide the services its community needs. More
 2018 AWC Advocacy All-Stars honored at Annual Conference
Four winners of our 2018 Advocacy Awards will receive their honors on Thursday, June 28. AWC will deliver the awards in front of a general session crowd of 500 gathered to hear about the legislative opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. See who won this year! More
Practical tips for employers post — Janus v. AFSCME
July 18 | Webinar
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME could mean significant changes to how public sector unions operate. The court ruled that agency fees (a significant source of revenue for unions) are unconstitutional. This webinar is an overview of the decision and explores how it will impact unions and employers. 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 way to communicate with your residents. Register now for this popular annual workshop with skill-building sessions for both novice and expert budgeters alike.
Exploring drones workshop
June 28 | Lakewood
The Center for Regional Disaster Resilience and the Washington State Department of Aviation collaborated to feature speakers from cities, counties, ports, and the private sector to explore how they are using unamanned aerial systems (UAS). More |
