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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Local Governments

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Local Governments

This webpage links to our comprehensive and multifaceted resources that can help local agencies stay up-to-date during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MRSC Insight Blog

Tax Increment Financing Now Available to Some Washington Local Governments

Tax Increment Financing Now Available to Some Washington Local Governments

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In Focus

State and local government job growth lags as economy recovers While private employers add workers, multiple factors hold back return of public noneducation jobs. More from PEW September 17, 2021

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Upcoming Training

PRA Deep Dive – Juvenile and Child Records

PRA Deep Dive – Juvenile and Child Records September 21, 2021

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A local hospital district is building a new hospital within city limits. They have asked the city for a "reduction, rebate or charitable assistance" on city permit fees set by resolution. Can the city do this? September 13, 2021

Who makes the decision that a member of a governing body cannot participate in a quasi-judicial matter; the member, or can the governing body disqualify them? September 7, 2021

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Local Government News

When Oregon lawmakers convene next week, the public will be allowed in September 17, 2021

Skagit County commits ARPA funding to address court backlog September 17, 2021

Poulsbo utility payment plan set as moratorium ends September 17, 2021

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Updated Publications

2022 Budget Suggestions July 29, 2021

Contracting for Services - Guidelines for Local Governments in Washington State May 6, 2021

City Bidding Book - Washington State December 14, 2020

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Tools and Resources

Use of Public Facilities in Election Campaigns

This page provides an overview of the state law prohibiting the use of public facilities to support or oppose a ballot measure or an election campaign for public office.

 

Municipal Elections

TThis page addresses both the nuts and bolts of municipal elections in Washington State.

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