 It’s cyber week at AWC, too! Both 2018 & 2019 EOE webinar series: 20% off
You read that right. Right now, all past 2018 and future 2019 Elected Officials Essentials (EOE) webinars are 20% off! If you have training dollars left in your budget, this sale is for you! Purchase the four webinars from 2018 and watch instantly. You can also purchase the discounted 2019 webinar package in advance to watch live, or wait for the recordings. Sale runs through December 31. Grab one or both!
 Support future leaders: Make your tax-deductible donation to CQC before the end of the year
AWC Center for Quality Communities (CQC) promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. Your contributions help! The Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your donations are tax deductible. Donations by individuals are directed to the Center for Quality Communities scholarship program that supports graduating high school students who show strong civic leadership and plan to continue their education at a college or a trade school. Donate now!
UW Livable City Year seeks a 2019-20 municipal partner
December 12 | Webinar
The University of Washington’s Livable City Year (LCY) program is hosting a webinar for communities interested in learning about the Livable City Year partnership and the proposal process. 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.
CERB increases construction funding limits
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) increased their per-project construction funding limits through the end of the 2017-2019 biennium. CERB is now offering $3 million max per project for core CERB construction projects, and $2 million max per project for rural broadband construction projects. These increases are only available until June 30, 2019. The next construction application due dates are January 13 and March 16.
 Listen and learn
At Annual Conference, Ferndale Mayor Jon Mutchler taught us ten tips for effective local leadership. Read all ten, and be sure to check out the final tip – it’s especially important.
 Last reminder
Activate your free job postings before they expire on 12/31/18. Connect with qualified candidates on AWC JobNet using your discount code for free job postings. Get started today!
City of Sammamish | Sr. Budget and Rates Analyst
City of Kennewick | Assistant City Attorney
City of Lacey | Civil Engineer – Capital Projects
DHS FEMA fire prevention and safety grants
The Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency announced a grant program to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development. Application deadline is December 21. |
Catch the highlights from last week's most popular Legislative Bulletin articles:
Washington voters approved I-940, changing the use-of-deadly-force standard for law enforcement officers
Washington State voters approved Initiative 940 (I-940), concerning law enforcement training and community enforcement, by a 19-point margin.
Representatives from Washington cities speak at the Public Records Task Force
Mayor of Buckley and AWC immediate past president Pat Johnson was featured in a Seattle Times editorial this month. Speaking at the Legislature's Public Records Task Force, Mayor Johnson explained that local governments deal with the impacts of the Public Records Act every day, adding, "But we believe the benefits of transparency outweigh the costs." More
AWC response to FCC franchise rule-making
The proposed rules would change the definition of franchise fees and limit franchise fee exclusions. These changes would decrease the amount of fees cable companies would pay in-lieu of other taxes and decrease public, educational, and government (PEG) channel capacity.
 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. Topics of conversation include the Governor's mental health transformation plan, the Governor's budget proposal, and the state's economic outlook and what it means for cities. Coming the night before? Attend the reception, included with registration!
Free webinar: Leveraging Amazon Business to drive efficiency and transparency
December 6 | Webinar
Maximize the benefits of Amazon Business. Register now for this free webinar brought to you by U.S. Communities: Leveraging Amazon Business to Drive Efficiency and Transparency. Learn how you can achieve operational efficiency and transparency, track your compliance needs, reduce costs, and more.
MRSC: Providing excellent customer service at the permit counter
December 12 | Webinar
Government agencies are under intense pressure to improve services and become more transparent to residents and other stakeholders. Hear insights for establishing a customer-oriented environment.
MRSC: Land use case law update – winter 2018
December 20 | Webinar
Explore recent land use cases and get practical advice and guidance on how local governments can improve their land use regulation and permit review processes. |
