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OPMA/PRA Emergency Proclamation Will Expire June 1

OPMA/PRA Emergency Proclamation Will Expire June 1

Pandemic-related restrictions on public meetings and the processing of public records will no longer be in effect this coming June, per the newly released Proclamation 20-28.16.

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HB 1329: Answers to Your OPMA Questions

HB 1329: Answers to Your OPMA Questions

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Post-Pandemic Planning: Using the Public R.O.W. for Outside Dining

Post-Pandemic Planning: Using the Public R.O.W. for Outside Dining May 25, 2022

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Do you have a list of jurisdictions that have adopted Juneteenth as a holiday? May 16, 2022

Are there special procedures to dispose of a city’s surplus firearms? May 9, 2022

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In the News

Sacramento City Council committee considering cannabis café proposal May 20, 2022

Moses Lake Council Considers Repeal Of Comprehensive Plan May 20, 2022

Flush with federal cash, Washington cities steer resources to police May 20, 2022

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In Focus

Building Cities of Opportunity: Putting Residents at the Center of Cities Work A pillar of NLC’s Cities of Opportunity (CoO) initiative is to support municipal government leaders in meaningfully and authentically engaging with city residents to work together on policy and system changes to improve health and equity. More from National League of Cities May 20, 2022

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Updated Publications

Initiative and Referendum Guide for Washington Cities and Charter Counties April 28, 2022

Suggested Guidelines for Purchasing, Bidding, and Contracting for Washington State Conservation Districts April 19, 2022

Revenue Guide for Washington Cities and Towns March 21, 2022

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Tools and Resources

Vacancies in Local Elected Offices

This page provides an overview of council, commission, and executive vacancies for local governments, including resignations, unexcused absences, and other causes of vacancies.

 

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.

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