 Episode 5: The Criminal Justice Training Commission
Cities in Washington are facing a bottleneck. Police officers are retiring faster than their replacements can be trained. In this episode, Government Relations Advocate Sharon Swanson talks about Washington's Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), what AWC is doing to address this situation, and what cities can do to help.
Apply now for the AWC Board of Directors
The 2019 AWC Nominating Committee is calling for applications for odd-numbered AWC Board of Director positions. Gain an overview of director responsibilities, learn who can apply, how to apply, and all about the nominations process. Applications are due March 29.
 Are you one of our 500 subscribers?
AWC’s YouTube channel just hit 500 subscribers. Are you one of them? Our videos are a great way to learn everything from the basics of how cities work to the most up-to-date issues facing Washington cities.
Nominate a student in your community for a CQC scholarship!
AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarships are now available for outstanding young leaders in Washington's cities and towns. Your city can nominate one young leader who plans to attend college or a trade school this fall. Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in May. Nominations are due March 8. Thanks to those who pointed out the missing link last week, here it is!
 Save the date for Labor Relations Institute 
May 1-3 | Yakima
Mark your calendars to attend AWC’s Labor Relations Institute (LRI)—Washington’s most respected resource for public sector collective bargaining and human resources fields. LRI offers important legal updates, practical guidance, labor relations strategies, and networking opportunities to help attendees navigate the complex and ever-changing world of HR. Workshops and sessions are curated for your unique work environment—designed to sharpen your team management skills while operating within collective bargaining environments. Registration opens next week. Attendance at LRI is limited to those who solely represent the interests of management.
 AWC's JobNet is the place for cities and towns to post job openings. Prices for AWC JobNet ad postings vary based on AWC membership. Cities get job postings for as low as $35 and Associate Members get postings for as low as $70 when purchased as a 10-pack. Great jobs. Strong candidates. Low cost. Get started today!
City of Marysville | Geographic Information System Supervisor
City of Kent | Traffic Engineer IV
City of Moses Lake | Human Resources Coordinator |
First cutoff passes – Now it's time to start talking about the budget
The first cutoff deadline passed, and soon the action will move to the floor. Read our hot sheet of bills we are tracking this week. Also learn about a projected budget shortfall and the Governor's suggested new revenue sources. We drafted a letter for legislators and budget leaders outlining and highlighting our budget priorities. Use it to reach out to your legislators and let them know what to include—before it's too late. More
- AWC testifies in opposition to pension bill. More
- Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bills diverge in the House and the Senate. We still oppose the Senate version, but support the House version that got voted out of committee. More
- Cities across the state want a tool like HB 1406/SB 5646 to address affordable housing. Is your city on the list? Let us know if you want to be added!
Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Trainings
March 12 | Pullman
March 13 | Zillah
March 14 | Leavenworth
Do you supervise CDL employees, transit or gas utility workers, or any employee who might consult on a reasonable suspicion determination? Do your supervisors know what to do when an employee seems intoxicated or gets in an auto accident? These situations can be tricky. Make sure all supervisors at your jurisdiction are properly trained with this training that meets U.S. DOT supervisory regulations.
 Healthy Worksite Summit
March 20-21 | Lynnwood
It’s not too late to register for AWC's premier event for wellness employees. Summit highlights include featured expert speakers, more than 20 concurrent sessions, and 2019 WellCity Award winner announcements. Registration is free for Trust members. It's well worth the time – consider sending your entire committee!
 Register for AWC Lobby Day!
March 25 | Olympia
Come to Olympia for this one-day Capitol Campus event to add your voice and let legislators know how they can help retain and enhance strong cities. AWC Lobby Day is the week before an important legislative cutoff deadline, where legislators are slated to finalize policy bills that impact cities. Register now!
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