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 5 things we learned at 2018 Annual Conference
More than 500 people from cities, towns, and other organizations gathered in Yakima in June to engage in discussions on city topics. Discover five (out of many) things we learned this year. More
AWC GIS Consortium video
What can the GIS Consortium do for you? Your colleagues will tell you! Watch this video to hear Consortium members discuss the ways in which the GIS Consortium saves them time, makes economic sense, and satisfies their residents and governing bodies. More
New fall dates for the Short Course on Local Planning 
The Short Course is the preeminent training tool on land use for local officials in Washington. This three-hour workshop covers comprehensive planning and plan implementation under the state Growth Management Act (GMA). Content covers land use planning laws, Open Public Meeting Act requirements, and planning best practices. Find out if a Short Course is coming near you this fall, or watch the short course video series. More
#Seahomeless tag highlights homelessness
On July 19, several NW media outlets led a media collaboration to highlight homelessness issues across the region. AWC tweeted and tagged multiple resources and data to show that homelessness impacts cities of all sizes throughout the state. Check our Twitter feed to catch up. More
Municipal Excellence award winner highlight
The Lakewood Police Department developed a program that allows officers to draw blood during impaired driving investigations. Lakewood PD certified six officers as phlebotomists to draw blood under specific circumstances. Because the program is the first of its kind in Washington, it was critical to educate the community about the reasons behind the blood draws and the immediate impacts on public safety. Watch this video to see how it works. More
 Recruiting for a key position at city hall? AWC JobNet is your place for qualified candidates. More
Featured jobs
Chief Economic Development Officer | City of Bothell
Contracts Administrator | City of Bremerton
Finance Manager/City Clerk | City of La Center
Commerce census grants
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced a program to help ensure a complete count of Washington residents in the 2020 census. Several $20,000 grants are available to local governments to help reach all geographies and cultural and linguistic communities. Applications are due August 24. More
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 Summer brings opportunity to dive into legislative issues
Summer is heating up but the legislative workload doesn't slow down. Now is the perfect time for you to connect with your legislators and congressional delegation to let them know about your budgets and more. Catch this rundown of what we've been working on, and learn how you can dive in. More
Three statewide initiatives filed for November ballot with potential local government impacts
Three new initiative campaigns met the filing deadline with at least 260,000 signatures. All three could impact local governments – find out how. More
Check out Monday’s Legislative Bulletin
Our Legislative Bulletin is produced monthly during the interim. Read Monday’s issue to catch up. More
 Mayors Exchange registration open
September 12 | Walla Walla
Sharpen your skills and expand your network with other mayors from across Washington. AWC invites mayors and executives to gather in Walla Walla for an engaging daylong session to network with fellow mayors, share news from home, and glean best practices. More
NW Economic Development Course
August 20-23 | Ellensburg
This annual event offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of local economic development. Course content is oriented toward practical application. Practitioners new to the field as well as those with experience seeking new ideas and tools are encouraged to attend. More
Annual Innovations and Partnerships in Transportation conference
December 3 | Tacoma
Save the date for this fourth annual transportation conference that will focus on near and long-term impacts across our transportation infrastructure. This year’s keynote, Shailen Bhatt, President and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America and former top executive for both the Colorado and Delaware DOTs, will set the stage for the day’s sessions. More |
