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  • Elected Officials Essentials Workshop recordings

    Dec 15 2023

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis video series is a must-see for every newly elected mayor and councilmember. This training fulfils the Open Government Training Act requirement for elected officials.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 3 credits)

  • Mayor & Councilmember Handbook

    Oct 15 2023

    This handbook serves as a reference guide for mayors and councilmembers in Washington cities and towns operating under the mayor-council form of government.

  • Good times role

    Jan 25 2023

    Mayor Rachel Ruelas on ARPA funding, strong leadership, and reviving the city of Mabton.

  • Cityvision Winter 2022

    Jan 11 2023

    Future unlocked: How Washington cities are leveraging ARPA funding to grow stronger communities

  • Cityvision Fall 2022

    Sep 13 2022

    The long game: Navigating a changing climate, cities innovate for a sustainable future

  • So you want to be an elected official...

    Jul 25 2022

    Interested in running for office in Washington’s cities or towns?

  • Community building

    Apr 12 2022

    Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards talks about how collaboration and collective voices can help solve big issues around housing—and more.

  • Cityvision Winter 2021

    Jan 14 2022

    Virtual harvest: Navigating the rewards and risks of technological change

  • AWC’s elected officials’ road map

    Dec 01 2021

    Elected officials must learn all about their new role, what their city does, and how to inspire change that has a lasting impact on their community and future generations. This road map helps elected officials navigate their first year in office.

  • Master of disaster

    Oct 19 2021

    Okanogan Mayor Jon Culp has learned plenty after two terms of fighting fires, floods, and plagues.

  • What is a city? An overview of Washington cities’ functions and services

    Feb 26 2020

    Certificate of Municipal Leadership programThis e-learning module provides a brief introduction to how cities operate. Examine the building blocks, forms of government, making of public policy, budgeting and the services a city offers.
    (CML: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements; 1 credit)

  • PDC guidelines for city officials: Elections activity

    Nov 16 2017

    Elected officials and city staff should understand Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) guidelines before participating in any elections activities, including taking a position on a ballot measure or endorsing a candidate for political office.

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