Victoria Woodards who also previously served as the president of the National League of Cities — said she and other mayors regularly talk about the particular challenges that being a city leader brings. POLITICO Zach Montellaro politico.com/news/2023/12/2…

Our FIFTH phase of FREE #LocalInfrastructureHub bootcamps is now open for registration. Small and mid-sized cities, this is your chance to develop a winning application for federal grant money for #infrastructure projects. Register today at ow.ly/q4IJ50QnoEG!

Please join us as we open our newest WSCJTC Southwest Regional Academy with Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, 1/05. We hope to see you there! If you can't join us in person, you can watch here: tvw.org/watch/?clientI…

Federal grant applications are a massive undertaking, so we’ve partnered with Bloomberg Cities to provide free bootcamp trainings for small to mid-sized cities nationwide. The fifth phase of FREE boot camps are open now; register today: localinfrastructure.org

Its been a little cold at the Capitol for the start of the 2nd week of the legislative session, but there is still a lot going on. Catch up on what's been happening with our Legislative Bulletin, wacities.org/advocacy/News Association of Washington Cities #waleg

Lodging tax reporting for 2023 is now open. All jurisdictions that receive lodging tax revenue must report. Access the system and get more info here: leg.wa.gov/jlarc/Pages/Lo… Association of Washington Cities WA County Officials #waleg

Demystify city governance! 🏛️ Ever wondered what makes a city tick? Learn what makes for efficient and effective city governments—crucial for vibrant communities and economic opportunities. 📚 Share the knowledge with constituents and legislators. wacities.org/data-resources…

Wrapping up week 3 of the 2024 legislative session and the fountain is flowing again after the deep freeze that kicked off week 2. Want to know more about legislation impacting WA cities? Check out our Association of Washington Cities bill tracker wacities.org/advocacy/bill-…

LAST CHANCE to apply to have your city be part of our Centennial Roadshow! Don't wait, applications close tonight: nlc100.org/roadshow/

🏙️Dive into AWC's State of the Cities reports—illuminating the fiscal conditions, policy issues, and service challenges of Washington's 281 cities. Explore data and research on key city issues like public safety, infrastructure, housing, and more. wacities.org/advocacy/advoc…

What an amazing group of Washington city officials attending #CCC24 in the other Washington. ⁦⁦Association of Washington Cities⁩

City officials from WA visiting with our amazing ⁦Senator Patty Murray⁩ during #CCC24. Thank you ⁦Association of Washington Cities⁩

Thank you, Senators Senator Patty Murray and Sen. Maria Cantwell for taking time with city officials from Washington State. We are grateful for your leadership in the other Washington! #CCC24 Association of Washington Cities

What infrastructure goals would you like to accomplish? Registration for the #LocalInfrastructureHub is OPEN and offers free bootcamps to small and medium-sized cities across the country. Set your community up for success by registering today: localinfrastructure.org/application-bo…

🌟Celebrating Clerks Week & Public Service Recognition Week!🌟   Big thanks to our clerks & all public servants across the state! Your dedication ensures our cities thrive. Check out the State of the Cities report for insights into our city workforce. wacities.org/news/2024/04/1…

Kicking off Association of Washington Cities Budget Workshop this morning in Wenatchee with a full house for the Before the Basics overview from our friends at Municipal Research and Services Center

🚨I am THRILLED to announce that the North Olympic Peninsula Recompete Coalition has been awarded $35 Million. This grant will help ensure that we can create good-paying, long-lasting jobs that will reinvigorate our region’s economy for decades to come kilmer.house.gov/media/press-re…

Thanks to Ann and Niles from WA State Auditor for being part of another successful Association of Washington Cities Budget Workshop last week. We had 100 city officials learning more about how to craft budgets that meet the needs of their community.

Are you interested in applying for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program? Don’t miss the upcoming Q&A with Lexipol and @rochester_mi's Fire Chief John Cieslik on important components to consider when applying! bit.ly/3WYoc8H

We kicked off an awesome Association of Washington Cities Mayors Exchange in EllensburgWashington with a great downtown tour with Mayor Rich and City Manager Heidi