2018 Budget Suggestions is Now Available!

Budget season is here! There's till time to download Budget Suggestions to learn more about the Marketplace Fairness Act, changes to marijuana excise tax distributions, and new sick leave and minimum wage requirements.

MRSC Insight Blog

Regulating Non-Commercial Temporary Signs During Election Season

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In Focus

Has Chicago Figured Out a Model for Regulating the Ride-Sharers? By putting the burden on the companies, Chicago is keeping its costs low while providing an efficient framework and better mobility. More from Government Technology. August 16, 2017

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Upcoming Training

Strategies to Improve Local Government Workplace Culture September 13, 2017

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Ask MRSC

Can a noncharter code city put an advisory ballot measure on the ballot regarding whether the city should allow marijuana businesses within the city? If yes, does MRSC have any sample ballot measures related to the same subject? August 14, 2017

Can a mayor legally perform a marriage? August 3, 2017

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Local Government News

Thurston County might build a convention center. But its 4 largest cities won’t help. August 16, 2017

Anacortes votes to sign letter supporting Paris Agreement principles August 16, 2017

Portland developers try to ease homeless crisis that they helped create August 16, 2017

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Updated Publications

2018 Budget Suggestions July 31, 2017

Homelessness and Housing Toolkit for Cities February 16, 2017

Revenue Guide for Washington Counties October 10, 2016

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Tools and Resources

The Growth Management Act

This page provides an overview of the Growth Management Act, including its legal requirements and links to helpful resources.

Affordable Housing

This page provides a broad overview of different affordable housing tools available to local governments, including sample policies from across the state and out-of-state.

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