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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

Holding Two Public Offices: The Doctrine of Incompatible Offices

Holding Two Public Offices: The Doctrine of Incompatible Offices

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In Focus

The Clouded Legacy of ‘Broken Windows’ Policing It's been with us for nearly four decades, but we still can't definitively answer the question of whether it prevents crime in our cities. More from Governing. June 22, 2021

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Upcoming Training

Land Use Case Law Update – Summer 2021

Land Use Case Law Update – Summer 2021 July 15, 2021

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Ask MRSC Archives

Is there a new law requiring disclosure of competitive bids received by a local government agency? June 22, 2021

Do we need to keep the (stamped received/time) envelopes that bids and statements of qualifications come in? Do we need to keep a paper copy of all bids/qualifications received, or is an electronic record OK? Or is just a paper copy of the successful bid OK? June 16, 2021

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Local Government News

In Edmonds, ‘small cell’ deployment permit becomes a big deal June 22, 2021

Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race June 22, 2021

Amazon commits $300 million to develop affordable housing in three cities June 22, 2021

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Updated Publications

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

City Bidding Book - Washington State December 14, 2020

Revenue Guide for Washington Counties November 19, 2020

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Tools and Resources

Tax and Population Data

This page contains data on city and county populations, assessed valuations, property tax levies, sales tax distributions, and sales tax components/rates in Washington State. 

 

Sales and Use Taxes in Washington State

This page provides an overview of sales and use taxes for local governments in Washington State.

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