August 7, 2024

Feedback-graphic City leaders: AWC wants to hear from you!
AWC is currently conducting a membership survey, offering you the chance to help shape the future of our association. Your participation will ensure that your city’s unique perspective is incorporated as we develop AWC’s next strategic plan and set the course for the coming years. The survey is open to city elected officials and city staff who engage with AWC on a regular basis. Please complete the brief survey by 5 pm on Friday, August 23.

tacomaconvcenter AWC’s Candidate Forum: Spotlight on statewide races
September 12 | Tacoma
While national elections may be center stage this year, a number of important statewide races are also on the ballot. AWC invites city elected officials and staff to hear directly from candidates for the offices of Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and Commissioner of Public Lands. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about each candidate’s vision for our state and hear how they see cities and the state working together to benefit all of Washington’s residents. Former Governor Christine Gregoire will join us for a lunchtime presentation about leadership, civil discourse, and civic engagement. Register now.

EOE webinar series: Social media 101
September 18 | Online
Join us for the next webinar in AWC’s Elected Officials Essentials series to examine what elected officials need to know about social media. How does social media use intersect with public record law requirements, Washington public meeting laws, and the First Amendment? Get your questions answered and learn how to use social media wisely, legally, and effectively. Register now.

AWC Member Expo – Register now!
October 9–10 | Chelan
Our popular AWC Member Expo is back at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan! We hope you’ll join us for our keynote on the state of mental health in our workforce to learn more about the symptoms of burnout and long-term stress, discover ways to identify risk factors that result from prolonged stress, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to interact with AWC staff and our vendor partners to learn how to maximize your member benefits, programs, and services. Register today.

cml-bug-150 Who’s on the latest CML honor roll?
Congratulations to all of the mayors and councilmembers who have recently earned their core or advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML). Our CML trainings provide city elected officials with knowledge in five key competency areas to help you become the most effective leader possible. Curious how close you are to earning your CML? You can track your progress online anytime!

Other news & resources

MRSC’s 2025 Budget Suggestions is available – don’t miss this valuable resource for local governments drafting their upcoming budgets. More

New state Capitol website highlights the campus’s artwork, memorials, monuments, trees, parks, and gardens and provides visitor information about parking and tours. More

WCMA and UW Evans School partner to offer a Building Resilient Local Governments graduate certificate program. More

Read NLC’s 2023-2024 Supreme Court roundup of decisions important to local government. More

Deadline to join newest opioid settlement with Kroger is August 12. More

Local governments are invited to join the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs for a one-hour virtual Cybersecurity Convening on August 14 at 11 am PT. Register now.

The JLARC Public Records Reporting System deadline for reporting 2023 data has been extended to August 16. Cities with records expenses greater than $100,000 must report. More

Get involved! Apply by August 19 to serve on a state board or advisory committee. More

Interested in serving cities at the national level? Apply for NLC leadership opportunities including the NLC Board, federal advocacy committees, member councils, and constituency groups. Applications are due September 9. More

Culvert funding opportunity: Federal program offers competitive grants to support fish passage improvements. Apply by September 23. More

State seeks grant and loan applications for freight rail capital projects. Apply by September 25. More

Commerce opens grant funding cycle for Energy Efficiency Retrofits with reduced matching funds requirement. Apply by September 25. More

MosesLake150 Mission critical
While Moses Lake’s economy and identity remain firmly rooted in agriculture, the city has attracted an influx of industrial investment over the last few decades. Now the city is preparing to become a clean-tech industrial hub—and to accommodate all the new employees it will bring. Read the story from Cityvision magazine.

AWC trainings & events

AWC and Governor’s Office: Local and state response to asylum seeker and migrant arrivals in Washington (exclusively for AWC city members) | August 22 | Online

Trust: 2024 Benefit Forums | August dates | Multiple locations

AWC: Candidate Forum | September 12 | Tacoma

AWC: Elected Officials Essentials webinar series | Multiple dates | Online

September 18: Social media 101
October 17: Tribal government relations 101
November 7: Human resources 101

Trust: Wellness Planning Workshops | Multiple dates | Multiple locations

D&A: Supervisor training | Multiple dates | Multiple locations

AWC: Mayors Exchange | October 3-4 | Ellensburg

Other trainings & events

MRSC: Ethical considerations for local government policy makers | August 29 | Online

MRSC: PRA deep dive: Law enforcement records | September 11 | Online

WSU: 2024 Road & Street Maintenance Conference | September 16-18 | Wenatchee

MRSC: Embracing AI: Opportunities, challenges, and implementation | September 17 | Online

IPMA: Accessibility Matters Conference | October 8-9 | Lacey

State Archives: Records management workshops | Multiple dates | Online

NLC: Webinars and events | Multiple dates | Online

Did you know? 1,200+ individuals have alerts set so they can view your new posting the moment it goes live. Post your jobs on AWC JobNet today!

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