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What if a Candidate Doesn’t Meet the Required Qualifications for Office?

What if a Candidate Doesn’t Meet the Required Qualifications for Office?

This post looks at the requirements candidates must meet to run for office, and what can be done when a candidate isn’t legally qualified.

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From Tenant Protections to Vaping: A Peek at New Local Legislation

From Tenant Protections to Vaping: A Peek at New Local Legislation

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In Focus

Smart Cities: The Future Of Urban Development While the ideas of “Smart Cities” has been proposed as the future of urbanism, the question remains: how do we connect this new technology for the ultimately "efficient" society? More from Forbes. June 26, 2019

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Building Trust in Government Through Plain Language

Building Trust in Government Through Plain Language July 18, 2019

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What are the state law and other essential requirements to follow for the role of mayor in a council-manager form of government? June 24, 2019

What is the process for third party notification in the course of responding to a PRA request? Does the third party get the opportunity to review the public records? June 18, 2019

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Local Government News

Airbnb use debated as Seattle City Council committee advances new backyard cottage rules June 26, 2019

Body cameras may be coming to the Everett Police Department June 26, 2019

Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area June 26, 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

Municipal Elections

This page addresses both the nuts and bolts of municipal elections and the issue of the use of public facilities and public office in election campaigns. 

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Local Government Leaders

This page provides an overview of the powers of the legislative and executive branches of cities and counties in Washington State, along with practical tips for avoiding conflicts.

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