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Local Governments and Earthquake Preparedness

Local Governments and Earthquake Preparedness

This blog post offers strategies that local governments in Washington can take to prepare for an earthquake, as well as plan for the post-recovery period.

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Budget Hearings: How Many Do You Need to Hold?

Budget Hearings: How Many Do You Need to Hold?

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In Focus

Developers Reduce Parking via Car Sharing Incentivized by city parking policies, private developers provide fewer parking spaces or increase density in new projects. More from Urban Land. October 14, 2019

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Building the Foundations of a Great Workplace Culture

Building the Foundations of a Great Workplace Culture October 29, 2019

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Under what circumstances can a local government official receive reimbursement for meals or travel expenses incurred in connection with official duties? October 14, 2019

May a councilmember decline his or her salary? October 7, 2019

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Local Government News

Bainbridge council will ban fireworks on island at next meeting October 14, 2019

More city-sanctioned tent cities could be coming to Tacoma in wake of parks tent ban October 14, 2019

Why U.S. cities are banning new fast-food drive-throughs October 14, 2019

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Updated Publications

PRA and Records Management Technology Guide March 6, 2019

Revenue Guide for Washington Counties February 15, 2019

Revenue Guide for Washington Cities and Towns February 15, 2019

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Tools and Resources

Emergency Planning at the Local Government Level

This page provides information and resources for Washington local governments on the emergency management policies and procedures that are mandated or recommended by federal and state law.

 

Local Emergency Management Organizations and CEMPs

This page provides information about city and county emergency management organizations, including examples of comprehensive emergency management plans and interlocal agreements for joint emergency management services.

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