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Quick Ways to Reduce Stress (and Get Back to Giving Your Best)

January 20, 2026  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  Administrative and Elected Officials

Working for or serving as an elected official with a local government can be stressful—with pressures unique to the job. How can a staffmember or elected official manage stress to make sure it doesn't impact their work life, even when times are challenging?

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MRSC Core Services Funded Thanks to Partners and Champions

May 28, 2025  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

While the recent legislative session included a proposal to reduce MRSC's funding, the final state budget maintains our core funding at current levels — thanks in large part to all our supporters. However, the budget cut funding for our Rosters and public works programs.

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House Operating Budget Would Cut MRSC Funding Effective July 1

March 27, 2025  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC relies primarily on state funding to provide support to local governments across Washington State. While the Senate budget proposal would maintain our current funding levels, the House budget released this week threatens to significantly reduce MRSC's funding.

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Introducing MRSC's New Executive Director, Melanie Harding

November 6, 2024  by  Melanie Harding
Category:  MRSC News and Updates

MRSC is thrilled to welcome Melanie Harding, formerly Tacoma’s Interim Deputy City Manager, to the role of Executive Director. Committed to MRSC’s long legacy of serving Washington local governments, Melanie looks forward to learning more about the needs of agencies statewide.

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