New Resources Help Local Governments Reduce Climate Impacts, Build Resilient Communities

February 17, 2022  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  Climate Change ,  MRSC News and Updates

All across Washington State local governments are wondering how they can better prepare their communities for the negative impacts of climate change. Now, we are offering more tools and resources to push these efforts forward.

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New Interactive Map, Webpage Highlight Local Climate Plans

January 14, 2022  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  Climate Change ,  MRSC News and Updates

As part of its Local Climate Response Project, MRSC is pleased to unveil a new webpage featuring an interactive map and detailed information about specialized planning efforts being taken by local governments across Washington State. 

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Introducing Josh Klika, Procurement & Contracting Consultant

November 4, 2021  by  Josh Klika
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC welcomes Josh Klika, most recently with the City of Olympia, as the new Procurement and Contracting Consultant.

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MRSC Releases Results of Local Government Climate Response Survey

October 12, 2021  by  Jill Dvorkin
Category:  Climate Change ,  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC's Local Climate Response Project surveyed local government staff about their agency's concerns and actions related to climate change, and the results are available in this blog.

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MRSC Tackles Big Challenges Through Its Local Climate Response Project

July 15, 2021  by  Tracy Burrows
Category:  Climate Change ,  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC is launching the Local Climate Response Project this month to help local governments protect the health and economic vitality of their communities.

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Byron Katsuyama Retires: Thanks for the Privilege of Serving Washington Local Governments for 43 Years

July 6, 2021  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

After a long and fruitful career at MRSC, Public Policy Consultant Byron Katsuyama is retiring. 

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MRSC Welcomes New Public Policy Consultant Lisa Pool

June 24, 2021  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Formerly a senior planner with the City of Bellingham, Lisa Pool has joined MRSC as the new Public Policy Consultant.

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New MRSC Website Improvements Make Information Even Easier to Find

May 3, 2021  by  Steve Hawley
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

This blog post covers recent improvements made to our website that will make it easier for you to find the information that you are seeking.

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Meet Eric Lowell, MRSC's Newest Finance Consultant

December 17, 2020  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC welcomes Eric Lowell onto the team as our newest Finance Consultant. Prior to joining MRSC, Eric served as the Finance and IT Director for Timberland Regional Library.

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Farewell to MRSC’s Public Policy Consultant and Finance Analyst, Laura Crandall

October 21, 2020  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Best wishes to Laura Crandall, MRSC's former Public Policy Consultant and Finance Analyst, as she begins a new chapter with Seattle University. 

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Goodbye from Finance Consultant Mike Bailey

October 5, 2020  by  Mike Bailey
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Finance Consultant Mike Bailey is retiring. In this blog post, he reflects on his many years working with and for local governments in Washington State.

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See You Later: Finance Consultant Toni Nelson Retires

September 28, 2020  by  Toni Nelson
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Finance Consultant Toni Nelson is retiring at the end of September after a long career in local government. 

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Introducing Steve Gross, MRSC Legal Consultant

February 18, 2020  by  Steve Gross
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC is happy to announce that Steve Gross has joined our legal team. 

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Legal Consultant Paul Sullivan Retires

January 14, 2020  by  Paul Sullivan
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Legal Consultant Paul Sullivan is retiring after more than 30 years at MRSC. 

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MRSC Launches New Website Search

January 6, 2020  by  Tracy Burrows
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

We've updated our website search system. The new features make it easier to find information, providing more relevant results and allowing you to quickly narrow your search. 

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Introducing Sarah Doar, Legal Consultant

September 25, 2018  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

This blog post introduces Sarah Doar, MRSC's newest Legal Consultant. 

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Longtime Legal Staff Jim Doherty Retires from MRSC after 25 Years

July 11, 2018  by  Jim Doherty
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Current Legal Manager and longtime MRSC staffmember, Jim Doherty, is retiring after providing guidance to local governments for 25 years. 

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Lynn Nordby Says Goodbye to MRSC

July 6, 2018  by  Lynn Nordby
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

Public Policy and Management Consultant Lynn Nordby will be retiring from MRSC this month. 

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Introducing Linda Gallagher, MRSC’s Newest Legal Consultant

January 11, 2018  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

We are pleased to welcome Linda Gallagher as our newest MRSC Legal Consultant. 

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Our Deepest Appreciation: MRSC Fully Funded, Thanks to Your Support

April 7, 2016  by  Tracy Burrows
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

After considering a proposal to zero-out MRSC’s funding, the 2016 state legislature recognized MRSC’s value and enacted a final budget that maintains MRSC’s funding at the same level as it has been in recent years.

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