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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

Historic Bill Focuses on Wildfire Prevention, Forest Reclamation

Historic Bill Focuses on Wildfire Prevention, Forest Reclamation

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In Focus

The U.S. Doubled Down on its Housing Problems During the Pandemic Even as construction of single-family homes booms, a new report paints a troubling portrait of racial and generational gaps in homebuying — and a severe lack of housing where it’s needed most. More from Bloomberg CityLab. June 18, 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

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

Can two county auditors enter into an interlocal agreement under Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, for sharing election services and facilities as needed during emergencies? June 8, 2021

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Local Government News

COVID-19 complicates Clark County annual homeless count June 18, 2021

King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29 June 18, 2021

How do cities bring back tourism? June 18, 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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