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Posts for Oskar Rey

Unpopular but Necessary: What Exactly Is an Essential Public Facility?
January 30, 2023
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions

A Gift? For Me? The Basics of Gifts for Municipal Officers and Employees
December 5, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

New Ninth Circuit Ruling Addresses Anti-Camping Ordinances
October 17, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Homelessness

September 6, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Classification
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Forms of Government-City
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Forms of Government-County

Church and State: U.S. Supreme Court Makes Changes to Establishment Clause Analysis
July 18, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions

Speaking Versus Regulating — The Government Speech Doctrine
May 31, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Governance
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions

Municipal Regulation of Residential Tenancies
April 4, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Housing

Technology and Open Government: Maximizing Participation and Transparency
February 28, 2022
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Information Technology
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Open Public Meetings Act
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Public Participation

New Ruling Addresses Adverse Possession of Public Property
December 6, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Eminent Domain

Seven Hills, LLC v. Chelan County: When Does a Nonconforming Use Come into Existence?
October 18, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Development Regulations and Zoning
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions

City of Seattle v. Long: Vehicle Homestead Rights and Excessive Fines
September 13, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Homelessness

State Legislature Expands Municipal Authority to Provide Broadband, but to What Extent?
July 19, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Telecommunications
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New Legislation and Regulations

Employee Bonuses and the COVID-19 Pandemic
June 10, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
COVID-19
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Compensation

The Lasting Impacts of Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants
April 12, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Inclusive Communities

A Quick Guide to Utility Account Overcharges, Undercharges, and the Statute of Limitations
February 22, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Utilities - Billing and Collection

The Right to Assemble: Responding to Protests, Spontaneous Gatherings, and Counter-Demonstrations
January 6, 2021
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Legislative Body
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Public Participation

What Constitutes a Serial Meeting under the OPMA?
November 23, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Open Public Meetings Act

Washington Supreme Court Finds I-976 Unconstitutional
October 16, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Revenues

A Refresher on the Gift of Public Funds
October 15, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Gift of Public Funds

Living in Vehicles: How Homestead Rights Affect Municipal Impounds
August 17, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

New Legislation on Temporary Homeless Encampments
May 26, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness
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New Legislation and Regulations

Furloughs and More: Employer Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 16, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
COVID-19
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Termination and Retirement

What Are Local Governments Doing in Response to <em>Martin v. City of Boise</em>?
March 2, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

Understanding When It’s Over: Administrative Procedures and the PRA
January 13, 2020
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Public Records Act

Records Requests from Agency Elected Officials
October 24, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Public Records Act

Recent PRA Developments — Dog Days of Summer Edition
August 16, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Public Records Act

Homelessness and the Limits of Enforcement
June 4, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

Landlord/Tenant Issues for Water and Sewer Utilities
April 21, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Utilities - Billing and Collection

Introducing the PRA & Records Management Technology Guide!
March 7, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Public Records Act

Past Due Payments and Use of Collection Agencies
March 4, 2019
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Accounting
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Utilities - Billing and Collection

Is Your Camping Ordinance Constitutional?
October 1, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

Land Use and Nuisances Legislative Update
August 1, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness
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New Legislation and Regulations
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Automobile Nuisances
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Property Nuisances

Food Truck Laws and Regulations
June 26, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Licensing and Regulation
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New Legislation and Regulations
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Business Licenses and Taxes

JLARC Unveils Public Records Reporting System
May 16, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Public Records Act

Safe Parking Programs: A Safe Place to Sleep in Your Car
March 14, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

OPMA and PRA Training Requirements for Government Officials
January 17, 2018
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Open Public Meetings Act
,
Public Records Act
and provide resources to obtain training.

Understanding Municipal Rights-of-Way: From Centerline to Edge (Part 3)
December 6, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Streets and Sidewalks

Understanding Municipal Rights-of-Way: From Centerline to Edge (Part 2)
November 7, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Streets and Sidewalks

Understanding Municipal Rights-of-Way: From Centerline to Edge (Part 1)
September 27, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Streets and Sidewalks

Political Speech and Lobbying by Local Government Employees: What are the Rules of Engagement?
April 17, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Administrative and Elected Officials

Does Your Code Provide Homelessness Solutions?
February 23, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Homelessness

What Can Be Done about “Zombie” Properties?
January 17, 2017
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Property Nuisances

Addressing Religious Speech in the Workplace
October 14, 2016
by
Oskar Rey
Category:
Court Decisions and AGO Opinions