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Strategies for Managing Difficult Public Meetings
March 27, 2024
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Legislative Body
,
Public Participation
Reducing Barriers for Childcare Facilities, Part 2
March 25, 2024
by
Lisa Pool
,
Barbara Rosen
Category:
Development Regulations and Zoning
,
Impact Fees
,
Inclusive Communities
Reducing Barriers for Childcare Facilities, Part 1
March 20, 2024
by
Lisa Pool
,
Barbara Rosen
Category:
Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management
,
Development Regulations and Zoning
,
Inclusive Communities
Abstentions, Proxies, and Other Unusual Legislative Body Voting Scenarios
March 18, 2024
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
Legislative Body
Local Water Systems Grapple with 'Forever Chemicals'
March 14, 2024
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Water Resources
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Water Utilities
Sunshine Week — It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
March 11, 2024
by
Steve Gross
Category:
Open Public Meetings Act
,
Public Records Act
Pickleball: Made with Love in Washington
March 6, 2024
by
Jill Dvorkin
Category:
Parks and Recreation Administration and Management
What Factors Increase the Likelihood Unhoused People Will Seek Out Shelters? Part Two
March 4, 2024
by
Alicia Bones
Category:
Housing
,
Homelessness
What Factors Increase the Likelihood Unhoused People Will Seek Out Shelters? Part One
February 28, 2024
by
Alicia Bones
Category:
Housing
,
Homelessness
Website Changes Make It Easier to Explore MRSC Topics
February 26, 2024
by
Steve Hawley
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
“Level Up” to Avoid Bid Splitting
February 21, 2024
by
Josh Klika
Category:
Purchasing and Contracting
Taking Action Using Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions, and Proclamations
February 16, 2024
by
MRSC Insight
Category:
Legislative Body
SBITAs: New Reporting Requirement for the 2023 Annual Financial Report
February 14, 2024
by
Eric Lowell
Category:
Financial Reporting
Emojis in Public Agency Communication: Miscommunications and Records Ramifications 😱
February 12, 2024
by
Sarah Doar
,
Alicia Bones
Category:
Open Public Meetings Act
,
Public Records Act
Legal Consultant Oskar Rey Moves On: “Thank You for an Amazing Learning Experience.”
February 7, 2024
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
Building Trust During Polarizing Times
February 5, 2024
by
Linda Gallagher
Category:
Inclusive Communities
,
Public Participation
Is Your Community Age Friendly?
January 31, 2024
by
Lisa Pool
Category:
Development Types
,
Housing
,
Inclusive Communities
,
Transportation and Land Use
Residency Requirements for Local Government Officials and Appointees
January 29, 2024
by
Flannary Collins
Category:
Administrative and Elected Officials
,
Administrative and Elected Officials-County
Using Surplus Public Property to Create New Affordable Housing
January 24, 2024
by
Steve Butler
Category:
Housing
,
Surplus
Best Practices When Contracting With Faith-Based Organizations
January 22, 2024
by
Steve Gross
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
,
Health and Human Services