Listen to an interview with outgoing AWC President Betsy Wilkerson

Jun 12 2024

Find updated AWC Business Meeting materials and attend on June 20

Jun 12 2024

Don't miss AWC's Business Meeting at 4 pm on Thursday, June 20, happening during Annual Conference in Vancouver, WA. If you're not at Annual Conference, you can still attend the meeting, either in person or online—find the meeting link and related info on the Business Meeting homepage.

Build valuable connections at Annual Conference

Jun 12 2024

There's still time to register for Annual Conference! Don't miss this chance to build partnerships with colleagues who share your passion for local governance. Take a look at the session schedule and register online by 5 pm on Friday, June 14, to get the discounted rate.

The power of productivity

Jun 12 2024

Identify reasons for the lack of productivity and defeat procrastination so that you can move forward and implement strategies to increase your level of productivity.

Future perfect: Cities planning for a better tomorrow, and building upon the past

Jun 11 2024

Whether planning for growth or enriching economic strategies, cities are leading the charge. Check out these stories of lessons learned, and insights shared from Washington's cities—large and small.

Back to the future

Jun 11 2024

Two cities demonstrate economic revival by embracing the past.

Looking to the past, for the future

Jun 10 2024

In the 1950s, AWC established the Institute for New Mayors and Councilmen, a school offering a series of courses where newly elected mayors and councilmembers could learn about their new job responsibilities and how to tackle the most pressing concerns of the time, like problems with public utilities, land use, and city finances.

TIF 101

Jun 10 2024

Understanding a key economic development tool.

All about AI

Jun 10 2024

Envisioning a new world (for cities), bravely.

Tomorrow, today

Jun 10 2024

Planning for your city’s future with the GMA.

Growth margin

Jun 10 2024

AWC board member and Cle Elum Mayor Matthew Lundh on how local leaders need to rely on each other, and leverage available resources, to better plan for the future.

The question - June 2024

Jun 10 2024

Hear thoughts from Councilmember Hanan Amer of Auburn, Councilmember Harmony Rutter of Sequim, and Councilmember Maricela Sanchez of Prosser.

Noted: Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2384—Effective date June 6, 2024

Jun 10 2024

An act relating to automated traffic safety cameras.

Mission critical

Jun 10 2024

Moses Lake grapples with contamination, and a dwindling water supply, to secure its economic future.

Funding the future

Jun 10 2024

Every year, AWC provides cities with the opportunity to contribute to our collective city data through the City Conditions Survey.

Tidal splurge

Jun 10 2024

To combat recurring winter floods—and better serve its growing population—Port Orchard elevates its main street and re-envisions a downtown corridor for the future.

Walking the talk

Jun 10 2024

By circumnavigating the city on foot, Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor seeks to reshape public perceptions and inspire civic pride—one block at a time.