 Register for Mayors Exchange
January 23 | Olympia
Meet with other mayors and city executives to exchange ideas, news, strategies, and legislative priorities. This is your opportunity to connect with mayors from across the state during the fast-paced legislative session. You’ll also have the chance to coordinate your legislative efforts and meetings with legislators. Register now!
UW Livable City Year seeks a 2019-20 municipal partner
The University of Washington’s Livable City Year (LCY) initiative is now accepting proposals from cities interested in partnering with the university for the 2019-2020 academic year. LCY connects UW faculty and students with a municipal partner to work on city-identified projects fostering livability and sustainability. Municipal partners benefit from tens of thousands of hours of research and study by UW students and faculty members across a variety of disciplines. Proposals are due February 1, 2019.
Washington officials continue to represent on NLC board and committees
The National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit wrapped up in Los Angeles on Saturday with the Annual Meeting. Washington city officials continue to represent our state on the NLC Board of Directors and advocacy committees. Board members are Lacey Mayor Andy Ryder, Shoreline Councilmember Doris McConnell, and Auburn Councilmember Bill Peloza. Additionally, Tukwila Councilmember Kate Kruller was appointed Vice-Chair of the NLC Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee. There is still time for officials from NLC member cities to apply for a committee, group, or council. Deadline is November 30.
 No CityVoice issue next week
There will be no CityVoice issue on Wednesday, November 21 in observance of Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you and hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! The AWC office will be closed on November 22 and 23.
Email like a pro
At Annual Conference this summer, Michael Buschmohle delivered a stellar presentation with practical advice on improving communication skills. If you missed that great session – or if you could use a refresher – check out these three tips for composing better, more professional emails.
 Recruiting for a key position at city hall? AWC JobNet is your place for qualified candidates. Post your job today on AWC JobNet!
City of Wenatchee | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Issaquah | Public Works Maintenance Worker I or II DOQ
City of Yakima | Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training |
 Has your city adopted the model business license threshold?
As the January 2019 deadline approaches for all business license cities to adopt model threshold business license changes, AWC is collecting information for our report to the Legislature. Watch for a quick survey later this week on what your city adopted or plans to adopt by the year-end deadline. Find out what you need to know and read our white paper.
Elected Officials Essentials 
Anytime | Webinar series
AWC’s Elected Officials Essentials webinars provide convenient online training that is mobile, meaningful, and manageable. This webinar series has four parts and is specifically designed for elected officials. Each webinar meets one of the four core requirements for AWC's Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) Program. Watch the recorded webinars together as a council and get your entire team trained at once!
Civilian-military compatibility program workshop
November 15 | Bremerton
November 19 | Lakewood
November 27 | Spokane
The Washington State Department of Commerce is hosting a series of workshops seeking input to develop a guidebook that will help communities plan for growth and development around military installations.
Main Street Now Conference
March 25-27, 2019 | Seattle
Join your peers at the premier national conference for local leaders looking to advance economic opportunity in downtowns and commercial districts. The Main Street Now Conference provides attendees the opportunity to convene and learn about Main Street Approach, a powerful economic development strategy used across the nation.
DOJ Justice for Families Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women announced a grant program designed to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and child sexual abuse. The program supports activities that improve the courts’ capacity to respond to victim families. Awards range from $550,000 to $650,000 and the application deadline is January 8. |
