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CityVoice - S06E11: An interview with AWC President Betsy Wilkerson Jun 12, 2024

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AWC CEO Deanna Dawson recently sat down with Betsy Wilkerson, AWC President and Spokane Council President, to reflect on her past year as AWC President and share lessons and insights she’s gained through public service. You’ll hear talk of planes, trains, and automobiles—all part of the story of this leader who’s always on the move! Please join us in thanking President Wilkerson for her contributions and service to all 281 Washington cities and towns as our 2023-2024 AWC President.

CityVoice - S06E10: Cityvision Summer 2024 - Today, Tomorrow Jun 10, 2024

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All about planning for your city’s future with the GMA.

CityVoice - S06E09: Cityvision Summer 2024 - Walking the talk Jun 10, 2024

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Tacoma’s deputy mayor John Hines plans to circumnavigate the city on foot, reshaping public perceptions and inspiring civic pride, one block at a time.

CityVoice - S06E08: Cityvision Summer 2024 - Back to the future Jun 10, 2024

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Two cities — Tumwater and Richland — are demonstrating economic revival by embracing the past.

CityVoice - S06E07: AWC CEO Deanna Dawson on women in leadership Mar 27, 2024

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As our celebration of Women’s History Month wraps up, don’t miss this engaging interview with Deanna Dawson, AWC’s first woman CEO, as she discusses her path to city service, what motivates her work, and the challenges and rewards of being a woman in a leadership position.

CityVoice - S06E06: Cityvision Spring 2024 - Win cycle Mar 18, 2024

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The City of Pullman’s new mayor reflects on how losing an election made him better at governing, by Allyson Meyer and featuring Francis Benjamin’s reflections on winning one of the most competitive City of Pullman mayoral races in decades.

CityVoice - S06E05: Cityvision Spring 2024 - Connecting beyond campaign mode Mar 18, 2024

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A newly elected Mukilteo councilmember embraces the art of doorbelling—and promoting diversity through continual community outreach—as hallmarks of good leadership, by Allyson Meyer, and featuring Mukilteo Councilmember Jason Moon.

CityVoice - S06E04: Cityvision Spring 2024 - A tale of two small cities Mar 18, 2024

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AWC’s new board members model the shared experiences and leadership skills that make rural communities strong, by Sarah Chase Shaw shares the reflections of At Large small city representatives Marla Keethler of White Salmon and Dee Roberts of Raymond.

CityVoice - S06E03: All the buzz on state budgets Feb 23, 2024

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Today’s CityVoice Podcast is all about the state budget. 2024 is a short 60-day session and a supplemental budget year, but there is still a lot to explore as AWC Government Relations Director Candice Bock sits down with AWC General Counsel Sheila Gall to discuss the state budget process, legislative budget proposals, and how these may impact cities moving forward.

CityVoice - S06E02: Housing policy update for the 2024 legislative session Jan 29, 2024

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We sat down with AWC’s Government Relations Deputy Director, Carl Schroeder to learn more about the current landscape after the big 2023 “Housing 1.0” session—and find out what’s on Carl’s radar for this session, including hopes and concerns around land use and growth management, the potential for dedicated revenue to support housing for the lowest income levels, and how members can stay informed and support housing policy efforts.

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