September 18, 2019

Preview the 2020 City Legislative Priorities
AWC's Legislative Priorities Committee has wrapped up its work and created a list of priorities to recommend to the AWC Board. See what priorities are included on the list and what to expect next. Now that Labor Day has passed, it's time to adopt your city's legislative agenda and dial in to 2020 preparations. Plus, learn about federal action taking place and our state of the cities survey. More

AWC launches 2020 Census resource page and video

The Census is critical for Washington's cities and towns. AWC has developed a 2020 Census landing page to provide cities with information, resources, recommendations, and tools to help ensure that everyone in their community gets counted. More

Several upcoming opportunities to get Cities on Tap
October 1 | Walla Walla
October 2 | Spokane
October 8 | Hoquiam
October 9 | Bellingham
October 10 | Sequim
Attend one of these upcoming energetic events chock-full of good insights and networking. So, what's on tap? You'll start off the night with time to connect and talk outside of city hall with colleagues from nearby cities. You'll also get a first look at 2020 advocacy insights from our legislative team, along with information about essential tools and services. We'll see you there!

Register for IACC
October 22-24 | Wenatchee
Register for the 30th annual Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Conference, a popular event focused on infrastructure challenges faced by smaller communities throughout Washington. This year’s program features more than 50 sessions, three field trips, and the Short Course on Local Planning. A limited number of Tech Team meetings will be scheduled on Tuesday morning for those seeking guidance from funding program staff. On the conference webpage, you’ll find detailed session descriptions and instructions for requesting a Tech Team and nominating a project for an IACC award. Individual registration. Exhibit registration.

IACC Awards deadline September 20
Submit your nominations for the 11th annual Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Awards today! IACC is seeking nominations for outstanding achievement in Public Works Projects throughout the state. The IACC Awards will be presented after lunch on October 23. Nominations are due by 5 pm on September 20.

Looking for a great intern? AWC JobNet is the place to recruit new talent, averaging over 12,000 views per month. All internship postings are free to city members in 2019! Find your next intern today on AWC. Job seekers can also see your jobs highlighted on social media. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn!

Featured jobs

City of Gig Harbor | City Attorney

City of Walla Walla | Permit Coordinator

City of Wenatchee | Building Inspector

Cityvision back issues at your fingertips
Cityvision magazine is a longtime resource for AWC members, illustrating best practices and creative problem-solving, while providing readers outside the city family with a deeper understanding of the issues and challenges faced by our members. Our data story compiles stories from the last three years of Cityvision magazine into a single tool that you can navigate by clicking topic codes, article titles, cover images, or cities on the map. Entire issues are also available on the AWC website.

Watch AWC's webinar on transportation-related Initiative 976
AWC recently hosted a webinar on Initiative 976 (I-976). The measure proposes to reduce car tab fees, repeal the authority for transportation benefit districts to impose fees, and reduce Sound Transit revenues. A recording of the webinar and the slides are now available to help you learn more about the initiative, how it could impact your city, and find ways to engage on the issue headed to the ballot in November.

Grants created by HB 1923 for housing-related planning close soon!
For cities over 20,000 the deadline is September 30. For cities under 20,000 the deadline is October 15 and the pre-application survey must be completed in advance. More

Handling PRA requests for sensitive and personal information
September 24 | Webinar
Public records requests and management can be challenging even for the most prepared local government. This MRSC webinar offers practical tips and up-to-date guidance on responding to requests for sensitive information, such as personnel files, information about children, and records on personal devices and accounts. Learn more and register.

Demystifying wetland and in-water permitting in Washington State
November 6 | Shoreline
Attend this workshop to learn how to identify which environmental laws apply to which wetland and water, including the statutory foundations and agencies of jurisdiction. Find out how to put together a permitting application that minimizes delay and ensures a timely review. Discover common errors in permit applications and how to address challenging situations encountered in the field through case studies.

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