September 25, 2019

Get Cities on Tap in Walla Walla and Spokane next week
October 1 | Walla Walla
October 2 | Spokane
One week left! Grab a colleague and meet us next week at Cities on Tap in either Walla Walla or Spokane. Start off the night with time to connect and chat with colleagues from nearby cities. You'll then get a first look at 2020 advocacy insights from our legislative team, along with information about essential tools and services. If you haven’t yet registered, please take a moment to do so for our accurate head count.

So you want to be an elected official...
Know someone running for mayor or council? Share this resource to help them learn what being an elected official is all about. Visit our website for a list of this and other resources we've compiled to support new and prospective elected officials.

The Great ShakeOut
October 17 | 10:17 am
Promote earthquake readiness with The Great ShakeOut. On October 17 at 10:17 am, millions of people worldwide will practice how to drop, cover, and hold on. Experts agree that this is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down or drops something on you. The annual ShakeOut drill is your opportunity to practice how you’ll safely respond. This page explains what to do, and what not to do.

Register for IACC
October 22-24 | Wenatchee
Register for the 30th annual Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) Conference, a popular event focused on infrastructure challenges faced by smaller communities throughout Washington. This year's program features more than 50 sessions, three field trips, and the Short Course on Local Planning.

Last day to complete the 2018 GMA impact fee survey
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) extended the deadline to complete the 2018 GMA impact fees survey to today, September 25. Department of Commerce and JLARC are required to report information on the use of impact fee deferrals. State law requires cities, counties, and towns to provide this data annually. These cities have already completed the survey for 2018 data. The survey should only take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.

Hiring for seasonal positions? Jump into action and maximize your efforts by including AWC JobNet in your recruiting plan. With over 12,000 views per month, AWC JobNet is the place to find great candidates. Post your job today!

Featured jobs

City of SeaTac | Public Works Maintenance & Operations Manager

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Grants created by HB 1923 for housing-related planning close soon!
For cities over 20,000 the deadline is September 30. For cities under 20,000 the deadline is October 15 and the pre-application survey must be completed in advance. More

New resources available on I-976, “$30 car tabs” initiative
Looking for information on Initiative 976? We recently updated our resources page to put information and analysis at your fingertips. Check out the webpage that includes a breakdown of what the initiative proposes, how it will impact transportation systems, and projected revenue cuts to local governments. You will also find PDC guidelines, a free webinar, a new two-page fact sheet, and a data tool that shows how your local TBD could be impacted.

Cities 101 videos

You do the important work of cities all day, but some of your community members may still ask, "what does a city do, exactly?" We created the Cities 101 video series to help answer that question! Click through to see five short videos that simply explain sewers, population growth, revenues & expenses, city streets, and property taxes. Feel free to share these videos with your community members and stakeholders to help educate them on the importance of Washington cities!

Save the date for Elected Officials Essentials
December 7 | 11 locations
Getting elected as mayor or city council member is just the beginning. Once you start your role, there are many things to learn – and quickly. Get a head start by attending this popular event that explores the most important legal and functional roles of city elected officials in Washington. Understand your roles and responsibilities, learn important ethical considerations to keep you on the right side of the law, examine real-world municipal scenarios with on-site legal counsel, and network with other city leaders in your region. Registration opens October 9, but those not yet in elected office will need to register after November 3.

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