Prepare to streamline your business license
August 8 | Webinar
By the end of this year, every city with a business license will implement changes required by legislation passed in 2017 (EHB 2005). Find out what the city taskforce on the model business license threshold developed for cities to implement by January 1, 2019. Learn about model threshold deadlines and what you need to know to comply with the mandatory model threshold. More
Using surplus properties for affordable housing
August 15 | Webinar
Cities and other local governments now have new authorities to dispose of surplus property at less than market value for affordable housing purposes. Learn about the new law and what it means for cities. Explore case studies with similar laws and hear about opportunities from the perspective of housing advocates. More
Municipal budgeting & financial management workshop
August 23-24 | Leavenworth
A local government’s budget document is important. More than a bunch of numbers, it is your primary tool for prioritizing and addressing community needs. This workshop will teach you to weave performance measures into the budget document, spot red flags, and explore ways of engaging residents in the budgeting process. 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
Register for the Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave webinar
October 10 |Webinar
Paid family and medical leave is coming to Washington – is your organization ready? With the new law comes new and complex requirements for employers. This webinar reviews the law, requirements, and practical considerations for human resource directors, labor relations, fiscal, and management staff. More
Help direct AWC’s strategic plan
AWC is in the early stages of developing an updated strategic plan, and we want your input. If you recently received an email inviting you to take a survey, please use that link to help us learn what issues, services, and educational opportunities matter most to you. The survey will remain open until Friday, August 10. It takes about ten minutes to complete. Survey findings will help shape the AWC Board of Directors discussion at their strategic planning retreat this fall. We appreciate your time and input.
Serve Washington statewide survey
Washington’s Office of Financial Management is gathering input from every city in the state. Through their online survey, they hope to hear what service needs are the highest priority to Washington residents. They will use this information as they determine where to direct valuable resources in our state.
Can city hall compete with the Googleplex?
A new organization called Lead for America thinks so and we agree. Check out these and other great municipal jobs on AWC's JobNet.
Featured jobs
City of Sunnyside | City Manager
City of Auburn | IT Director | Deputy City Clerk
City of Redmond | Technology & Information Services Director
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For summer tips, check your Pocket Guide
Summer is a great time to invite your local legislators out to tour your community – show them the construction projects you are working on, talk to them about what your focus will be during your upcoming budgeting process, and reinforce the importance of cities and states partnering to create successful communities. More
State Office of Drinking Water loan application webinars
August 8 | Webinar
August 15 | Webinar
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will accept construction loan applications October 1 to November 30. To learn more about the application process, attend a webinar. More
Municipal Excellence award winner highlight
The City of Sequim partnered with local nonprofits, residents, and businesses to form a neighborhood revitalization coalition. Because of the coalition, community conversations increasingly focus on projects to improve the community and residents explore how neighbors can feel more connected. The city successfully created a program that actively engages the community, improves service delivery, enhances community networks, and informs policymaking. More |