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Posts for June 2021

Changing Your Zoning Code to Accommodate Housing and Shelters for the Homeless

Changing Your Zoning Code to Accommodate Housing and Shelters for the Homeless

June 29, 2021  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Development Regulations and Zoning ,  Homelessness ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog provides and overview and guidance regarding E2SHB 1220, which encourages local governments to take active steps to accommodate transitional housing, emergency shelters, and similar facilities via zoning and regulatory updates.

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MRSC Welcomes New Public Policy Consultant Lisa Pool

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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Holding Two Public Offices: The Doctrine of Incompatible Offices

Holding Two Public Offices: The Doctrine of Incompatible Offices

June 21, 2021  by  MRSC Insight
Category:  Incompatible Offices

This blog looks at how to determine if a person can hold two public offices simultaneously.

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Historic Bill Focuses on Wildfire Prevention, Forest Reclamation

Historic Bill Focuses on Wildfire Prevention, Forest Reclamation

June 17, 2021  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  Emergency Management ,  Forests and Trees ,  Fire Protection ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog looks at 2SHB 1168, which will increase spending on wildland fire prevention and response activities by $125 million over the next two years and up to $328 million by 2027.

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Recent Developments in Washington Public Records — June 2021

Recent Developments in Washington Public Records — June 2021

June 14, 2021  by  Sarah Doar
Category:  Court Decisions and AGO Opinions ,  Public Records Act ,  New Legislation and Regulations

This blog reviews recent developments in the law that impacts the disclosure of public records.

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Employee Bonuses and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Employee Bonuses and the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 10, 2021  by  Oskar Rey
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Compensation

This blog considers whether local governments may give bonuses to employees for working through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vaccine Incentive Policies in the Local Government Workplace

Vaccine Incentive Policies in the Local Government Workplace

June 2, 2021  by  Flannary Collins
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Operating Policies

This blog looks at considerations around vaccine incentive policies in the local government workplace.

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Election Season Tips & Reminders

Election Season Tips & Reminders

June 1, 2021  by  Linda Gallagher
Category:  Elections

This blog highlights some of MRSC’s guidance about participating in elections — as a candidate, a local government employee, or an observer.

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