Municipal Research and Services Center

Are you accounting for lease and liquor revenues correctly? MRSC finance consultant Cheryl Grant breaks down requirements that local governments may overlook. Learn more in her recent blog: zurl.co/TfJZD

What can local governments accomplish on housing when they work together? Guest author Ryan Walters, mayor of Anacortes, shares how Skagit County communities joined forces on housing reforms. See what they’ve learned in our recent blog: zurl.co/hurnU

Toppenish is getting nearly $1.5 million to make State Route 22 safer. Robert Desaulniers of @Apple Valley News Now reports on the planned traffic and pedestrian safety improvements. See what’s planned: zurl.co/K6EoU

A helpful resource from the @National League of Cities. zurl.co/yPA89

An important reminder! zurl.co/HTPSL

What’s changing with signs in La Conner? The @Skagit Valley Herald & Skagit Weekly looks at the town’s proposed sign code. Learn more: zurl.co/BAC2y

First Amendment “audits” are becoming more common at Washington public agencies. Learn how to prepare staff and respond on December 15th at 10am. Registration closes December 14 at 5 PM. Register here: zurl.co/JbvN7

Someone walks into your agency and starts filming. Is your staff prepared? Join MRSC on December 15 at 10 AM for practical guidance on handling First Amendment “audits” professionally and lawfully. Registration closes December 14 at 5 PM. zurl.co/noc5o

An exciting training from the @Association of Washington Cities! Next week! zurl.co/zRxlP

Get up to speed on the No Tax on Overtime provisions during MRSC's webinar on November 3 from 10:00-11:30 AM. Learn what employers need to know about reporting requirements, compliance obligations, and payroll impacts. Register by November 2 at 5 PM: zurl.co/nVL0j

We appreciate this video from @City of Mountlake Terrace. Ballots are due by Tuesday, November 3rd! zurl.co/pMYM1

Bellingham is opening its first mitigation bank, where developers can purchase credits to offset unavoidable environmental impacts from their projects. My Bellingham Now reports on how the program will work. Learn more: zurl.co/LdyyD

What’s an e-bike, and what isn’t? MRSC’s Leah LaCivita looks at two new Washington laws addressing e-bikes, higher-powered e-motos, and dangerous roadways. See what’s changing: zurl.co/6S0xD

Applications for MRSC's open Policy Director role close today at 4pm! Throw your hat in the ring here: zurl.co/PxBoB

MRSC is hiring for a Policy Director! Applications will be due soon (October 26th), so submit your application as soon as possible.

Three housing strategies are showing results in U.S. cities. Ryan Kushner of @Smart Cities Dive looks at how they could be replicated elsewhere. See the full story: zurl.co/PzFWg

October 27th from our partner organization, the @Association of Washington Cities! zurl.co/hRgD2

Build your expertise at MRSC's Procurement Fundamentals training in Wenatchee on November 5 from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Learn the essentials of public works, purchasing, and service contracting from MRSC, L&I, and DOR experts. Register by October 23 at 5 PM: zurl.co/Llwyl

What if being a good leader also means knowing when to follow? Guest author Deborah Knight shares lessons from more than 30 years in local government on listening, challenging assumptions, and creating stronger teams. See what she learned: zurl.co/gcm34

Worth a listen! Thanks, @Washington State Auditor's Office. zurl.co/VQ0NX