January 10, 2024

Elected Officials Essentials: Register for the webinar series
Back by popular demand! Don’t miss AWC's seven-part webinar series specifically designed for elected officials. Register for one or for all! Each webinar meets one of AWC's Certificate of Municipal Leadership competency requirements. Get your essentials on AWC, ethics, growth management, finance, social media, tribal governmental relations, and HR. The first one up is AWC 101 on February 15. View the series and register now.

Register now for the next Mayors Exchange
February 22 | Olympia
Join us in Olympia for AWC's Mayors Exchange! Gather with mayors from across the state to rally around issues that matter to cities, share local legislative agendas, discuss AWC's priorities, and talk about what's happening at home. If you missed the chance to register for the sold-out City Action Days, this is a great alternative to connect with peers and AWC on legislative issues. Register today. Note: This event is strictly limited to mayors.

Apply for the 2024 Golden Apple Award
Does your workplace health program deserve special recognition? The Golden Apple Award recognizes public and private employers across Washington who demonstrate real commitment to their employees’ overall well-being. Apply by February 9. Winners are recognized annually during AWC’s Healthy Worksite Summit. 

Hallmark moment
In the sunset of her final term as the mayor of Twisp, Soo Ing-Moody reflects on her legacy and the town’s resiliency. Read this interview from the latest Cityvision.

Join in on the MLK Day of Service
January 15 is the MLK Day of Service, a time to celebrate and honor the life, legacy, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are a few ways you can participate:

• Learn about Dr. King’s life and legacy.
• Find a service project near you, hosted by Serve Washington and AmeriCorps.
• Visit the National Park Service website to learn about free entry to national parks on MLK Day and how to volunteer for a National Park Service project.

Get involved! Apply to serve on a state board or advisory committee
AWC is currently recruiting city officials and select staff to serve on several state boards and advisory committees. View all opportunities or click on individual committees below for details. Apply by January 25.

• Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety (city elected official)
• Community Economic Revitalization Board (city elected official)
• Public Health Advisory Board (city elected officials and senior staff) 
• Sentencing Guidelines Commission (city elected official) 
• Shorelines Hearings Board (city elected officials and senior staff)
• Washington State Board of Health (city elected official who is a member of a local Board of Health) 
• Washington State Enhanced 911 Advisory Committee (city representatives from Eastern and Western WA) 
• Washington Traffic Safety Commission (city elected official) 

Other news & resources

Deadline extended: CQC scholarship applicants applying to the University of Washington could be considered for the UW Presidential Scholarship. Forward their CQC applications to AWC by January 11. More

Last call for $45 million in available grants to remove fish-blocking culverts. These can be costly repairs—don't miss out on this funding source! Apply by January 18. More

Submit a session proposal for AWC’s Annual Conference — now open through January 31. More

Pre-application opens February 1 for 2025-2027 Regional Mobility Grants to improve connectivity and reduce transportation delays. More

Know any city colleagues who have recently retired? Nominate them for the AWC Civic Service Recognition, which honors those retiring after 20 or more years of service to cities. More

Watch this brief video for an introduction to the AWC lobbyists.

Check out AWC’s new bill tracker to find the latest information on bills of interest to cities.

Five recent opioid settlements to make first payment. More

State Broadband Office offers second chance to challenge the FCC broadband service map to improve connectivity in Washington. More

How local leaders can use AI to advance housing policy. More

City of SeaTac partners with nonprofit to open 17 childcare businesses in 2024. More

Elected Officials Essentials: Your first 100 days
Did you miss the Elected Officials Essentials Workshop? Be sure to check out the recorded open government training session. This portion of the workshop meets the Open Government Trainings Act’s legal requirements that must be met by all elected officials within 90 days of taking office and every four years thereafter.

Whether you made it to the workshop or not, be sure to check out the workshop page to view all of the recordings, presentation materials, and photos.

AWC trainings & events

AWC: City action calls start January 12 (AWC members only) | Every Friday during session | Online

AWC: City Action Days | February 7-8 | Lacey

AWC: Elected Officials Essentials webinar series | Multiple dates | Online

AWC: Mayors Exchange | February 22 | Olympia

Other trainings & events

Jurassic Parliament: Crash course for the chair | January 18 | Online

ArtsFund: Community Accelerator Grant informational webinar | January 24 | Online

Grant Writing USA: Grant writing workshop | March 4-5 | Kent

NLC: Congressional City Conference | March 9-13 | Washington, D.C.

State Archives: Records management workshops | Multiple dates | Online

Did you know? 1,200+ individuals have alerts set so they can view your new posting the moment it goes live. Post your jobs on AWC JobNet today!

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