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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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Agencies Relate Successes, Challenges to VMT Reduction

Agencies Relate Successes, Challenges to VMT Reduction

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Building a Great Workplace Culture in a Time of Change

Building a Great Workplace Culture in a Time of Change May 19, 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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Oregon regulators approve utility wildfire mitigation plans but question Idaho Power omissions May 17, 2022

Supported release, a Spokane County criminal justice reform proposal, turns a corner May 17, 2022

Yakima County Planning Commission concludes discussion of agritourism rule changes May 17, 2022

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Ambitious plan to replace tree canopy lost to storm In just over an hour, Cedar Rapids lost more than half of its trees - the recently adopted plan has lessons for many cities. More from CNU Public Square May 17, 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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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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