City Action Days
The Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Held annually during the legislative session, this popular event for city officials includes updates on city legislative priorities, insider panels, and news about the latest legislative hot topics. Attendees can participate in the “hill climb” to meet with your statewide decision-makers about our legislative priorities at the state Capitol in Olympia.
Why come to City Action Days? Check out the 2025 photos and 2024 recap video to learn more about this valuable opportunity

Who should attend?
- Councilmembers and mayors
- Managers and administrators, intergovernmental relations staff, and department heads
Save the date for future AWC City Action Days!
- January 21-22, 2026 – Lacey
Questions?
For questions about the conference, please contact Heidi Olmstead.
Registration or cancellation questions and special accommodations
registration@awcnet.org
Please contact us at least seven business days prior to the workshop if any disability accommodations are needed. For TDD users, please use the state’s toll-free relay service, (800) 833-6388, and ask the operator to dial the AWC number.
Conference and event code of conduct
AWC events are intended to provide a productive and safe environment for learning and networking for attendees and other participants.
AWC is committed to creating an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination or harassment, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or any other protected categories under applicable law. All participants must agree to and abide by the policies outlined in this code of conduct. This includes registered attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, staff, and vendors.
Please carefully review our full event code of conduct.