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A New Climate Planning Tool for Local Governments
January 18, 2023
by
Matt Rogers
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change

Complete Streets Flourishing in Washington
November 30, 2022
by
Celeste Gilman
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Lisa Pool
Category:
Guest Author
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Cycling and Walking
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Climate Change

Care and Feeding of Your Library Collection Policy
November 7, 2022
by
Steve Gross
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Tamara R. Meredith
Category:
Guest Author
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Management

Can the Mayor Take Part in Discussion?
September 28, 2022
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Forms of Government-City
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Legislative Body

Equitable Community Engagement in Comprehensive Plan Updates
September 21, 2022
by
Rosie Cullen
Category:
Guest Author
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Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management
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Inclusive Communities

September 7, 2022
by
Lou Finazzo
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change
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Energy Resources and Conservation

Natural Hazards Planning Expertise and Resources for Local Governments
August 10, 2022
by
Tricia Sears
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Greg Wessel
Category:
Guest Author
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Emergency Management

JLARC Public Records Program Reporting Deadline Coming Up Fast
May 25, 2022
by
Ashley Elliott
Category:
Guest Author
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Public Records Act

Agencies Relate Successes, Challenges to VMT Reduction
May 16, 2022
by
Alon Bassok
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change
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Transportation and Land Use
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New Legislation and Regulations

Understanding and Defending Against Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
May 9, 2022
by
Stevens Fox
Category:
Guest Author
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Cybersecurity

Tapping the Power of Emerging Leaders for Climate Resilience
April 19, 2022
by
Kif Scheuer
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Mackenzie Bolger
Category:
Guest Author
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Leadership
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Climate Change

Anacortes is Getting Housing Done
April 11, 2022
by
Ryan Walters
Category:
Guest Author
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Housing

March 14, 2022
by
Rachel Bender Turpin
Category:
Guest Author
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Social Media

Capital Facilities Planning: If There’s No Math, You’re Not Doing It Right
February 10, 2022
by
Ryan Walters
Category:
Guest Author
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Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management

State Seeks Input on Its Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategy
January 27, 2022
by
Celeste Gilman
Category:
Guest Author
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Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management
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Climate Change

Severe Weather Shelters for Winter and Beyond
January 20, 2022
by
Justin Sharer
Category:
Guest Author
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Homelessness

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Washington State – 2021 Update
January 11, 2022
by
Nick Fisher
Category:
Guest Author
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Inclusive Communities

Green Building Incentives that Work: Follow the Roadmap
January 4, 2022
by
Chris van Daalen
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change
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Tools for Planners

To Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Consider Buildings
December 16, 2021
by
Deepa Sivarajan
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change

Sanctioning Rogue Board Members
December 2, 2021
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

An Emerging Issue: Robot Delivery Devices May Be Coming to a Neighborhood Near You
September 2, 2021
by
Nick Fisher
Category:
Guest Author
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Cycling and Walking
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Streets and Sidewalks

Non-Traditional Approaches Used by Local Governments to Address Homelessness
August 26, 2021
by
Emma Diamond
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Justin Sharer
Category:
Guest Author
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Homelessness

Streamlining Meetings Through the Consent Agenda
August 2, 2021
by
WMCA
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Disaster Zone: Heat Waves in the Pacific Northwest
July 26, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change
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Emergency Management

Expanding Olympia’s Residential Building Capacity Under HB 1923
May 20, 2021
by
Joyce Phillips
Category:
Guest Author
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Housing

Expanding Affordable Housing Options Through Missing Middle Housing
May 17, 2021
by
Leonard Bauer
Category:
Guest Author
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Development Regulations and Zoning
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Housing

Disaster Zone: Emergency Operations Center Facilities
April 9, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
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Emergency Management

Disaster Zone: Lessons from Texas and Lebanon
March 15, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
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Emergency Management

Meeting the Challenge of Washington’s New Clean Buildings Standard
March 4, 2021
by
Bonnie Frye Hemphill
Category:
Guest Author
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Climate Change
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Design
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Energy Resources and Conservation

Changing Course: Using Robert’s Rules to Alter a Prior Action
January 19, 2021
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports
January 11, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Emergency Management

Trial by Zoom: Using Online Platforms in Administrative Proceedings, Trials, and Oral Arguments
December 28, 2020
by
Clara Park
Category:
Guest Author
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Courts and Criminal Justice System
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COVID-19
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Land Use Administration

Protecting Public Works Projects from COVID-19 Economic Impacts
December 11, 2020
by
Lane Powell
Category:
Guest Author
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Administration
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COVID-19

What Does the New Robert’s Rules Mean for You?
October 28, 2020
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

The 9th Circuit Backs the FCC in Small Wireless Appeal
September 18, 2020
by
Ogden Murphy Wallace
Category:
Guest Author
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Telecommunications

Additional Rights for Employees at High Risk for Coronavirus Complications
April 15, 2020
by
Karen Sutherland
Category:
Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Leave Policies

Risk Management During Pandemic and Widespread Illness
April 9, 2020
by
Roger Neal
Category:
Guest Author
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Management
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COVID-19

The PRA and Third-Party Notice During Emergency Court Shutdowns
March 31, 2020
by
Morgan Damerow
Category:
Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Public Records Act

Tips for Government Bodies Meeting Remotely
March 26, 2020
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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COVID-19
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Legislative Body

The Importance of Urban Design for Your Community
March 16, 2020
by
John Owen
Category:
Guest Author
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Design

Disaster Zone: Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
January 31, 2020
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
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Emergency Management

Yim I and Yim II Clarify Washington Regulatory Takings and Substantive Due Process Law
January 2, 2020
by
Roger Wynne
Category:
Guest Author
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Court Decisions and AGO Opinions
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Land Use Administration

New FCC Order on Cable Franchising
November 7, 2019
by
Elana Zana
Category:
Guest Author
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Telecommunications

Don’t Get into Back-and-Forth Exchanges During Public Comment
August 29, 2019
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

HB 1696: Updating Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act
August 5, 2019
by
Summit Law Group
Category:
Guest Author
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Compensation
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New Legislation and Regulations

The Hidden Power of the Government Form Letter
July 5, 2019
by
Dana Howard Botka
Category:
Guest Author
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Management

The Importance of Documentation in Risk Management
June 10, 2019
by
Roger Neal
Category:
Guest Author
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Management

May 6, 2019
by
Davis Abbott
Category:
Guest Author
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Fire Protection

Successful Staff Interaction in Local Government Meetings
April 29, 2019
by
Ann G. Macfarlane
Category:
Guest Author
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Legislative Body

Finding ‘Missing Middle’ Housing, Part 2
April 18, 2019
by
Leonard Bauer
Category:
Guest Author
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Housing