AWC Budget Alert: House-proposed budgets released
On March 25, the House released their proposed budgets for the FY 2019-21 biennium. The news for cities is good and bad. Our Budget Alert lays out the items within the proposed budgets that impact cities.
 CityVoice Podcast 7: Affordable housing update
This week we interview AWC's Carl Schroeder about what's going on with affordable housing in the latter half of the legislative session. You'll hear about a group of bills that AWC has been tracking, along with Carl's take on what tools cities are looking for to increase their affordable housing stock.
Last call! Apply 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. Hurry! Applications are due this Friday, March 29.
 Check out NLC's state-by-state analysis of housing affordability tools
Build your knowledge of affordable housing challenges and solutions across the nation with a recently released report by the National League of Cities (NLC). Local Tools to Address Housing Affordability examines how cities and states can work together and develop tools to impact housing affordability. More
Highlights from Monday’s Legislative Bulletin:
Cities' economic development bill needs your help
AWC is calling on all city leaders to contact your Senators now and ask them to hold a public hearing on SB 5564. This AWC priority bill allows local governments to compete for state sales tax credits to finance infrastructure improvements that spur private investments. The bill is currently held in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. More
- Read this week’s bill tracking hot sheet. More
- Bill prohibiting employers from seeking salary history scheduled for Senate hearing. More
- Public contracting "piggybacking" bill moves to house for hearing. More
 Looking for a great intern? AWC JobNet is the place to recruit new talent, averaging over 11,000 views per month. All internship postings are free to City Members in 2019! Find your next intern today!
City of Spokane | Internal Auditor
City of DuPont | Assistant Chief of Police
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FY 2019-21 Revenue estimates
State revenues to cities and towns are the result of decades of past decisions to deliver vital services to our citizens. Without those agreements, other options would have been explored. Check out our tool on the AWC Data Portal that lets you explore the amount of state shared revenues your city would get, based on the proposed budget.
 See you at Small City Connectors! 
April 1| Stevenson
Check out this upcoming opportunity to connect with other city officials from small cities! Attend this free event to talk about programs with staff from AWC and the Washington Municipal Clerks Association, meet with your peers, and enjoy a catered dinner and door prizes.
ICMA: Ethics in action—When it's your duty to say "no"
April 10 | Webinar
The International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) brings this free webinar that answers the questions: What are the most prevalent ethical issues and how can you spot them? What are examples of when you need to say "no" and how to do so effectively? How can you strengthen the ethical culture in your organization and what roles can everyone play? Find the answers and more during the 90-minute webinar.
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