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CityVoice - S04E10: Sewage sludge and financial sustainability Nov 19, 2021

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This episode offers an audio version of two stories from the Fall 2021 issue of Cityvision magazine. Find out how Long Beach converted municipal sewage sludge into pay dirt and how Kenmore hatched a plan for long-term financial sustainability.

CityVoice - S04E09: Cybersecurity for cities and towns Nov 03, 2021

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Interviewed on location at AWC's Member Expo, Jim Kilmer of the Opal group gives sobering warnings and practical advice for cities and towns in Washington facing cybersecurity threats.

CityVoice - S04E08: Interview with Peter King Oct 22, 2021

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After a 45 year career in association management, Peter King announced his retirement as CEO of AWC. Before he left, he sat down with Brian Daskam and the CityVoice podcast to relive his worst memories while discussing infrastructure, economic development, and more.

CityVoice - S04E07: The state of transportation in cities Oct 11, 2021

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Check out our state of transportation in cities infographic and listen is as we take an even closer look at city transportation systems and our urgent need to partner with the state and pass a transportation revenue package. We explore the state of transportation and welcome two special guests from Tacoma and Ephrata to hear about local transportation funding efforts in their cities.

CityVoice - S04E06: How three cities plan to invest ARPA funds into their communities Sep 24, 2021

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Starting in 2021, cities began receiving direct federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Many cities quickly set to work determining how funds should be used in their communities. During this episode of CityVoice, we hear from three cities – Lakewood, Walla Walla, and Lake Stevens – as they share where they are at in their planning process as well as some ideas of how they are using ARPA funds.

CityVoice - S04E05: Three stories from Cityvision magazine Sep 10, 2021

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This episode offers an audio version of three stories from the Summer 2021 issue of Cityvision magazine. Find out how you can provide leadership even when you’re not in a leadership position, assess how you present yourself in those numerous online appointments, and learn how the city of Granite Falls was able to improve their police station without costs getting out of control.

CityVoice - S04E04: Advocacy in this Washington and the other Washington, Part 2 Aug 27, 2021

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Listen to part two of a two part episode. Excerpted from a presentation at this year's Annual Conference, you'll hear an update from the AWC Government Relations team on advocacy skills and actions you can take here at home during the legislative interim.

CityVoice - S04E03: Advocacy in this Washington and the other Washington, Part 1 Aug 16, 2021

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Listen to part one of a two part episode. Excerpted from a presentation at this year's Annual Conference, you'll hear an update from the AWC Government Relations team on advocacy skills and actions you can take here at home during the legislative interim.

CityVoice - S04E02: Three stories from Cityvision magazine Jul 30, 2021

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This episode offers an audio version of three stories from the Summer 2021 issue of Cityvision magazine. Find out how Fife dealt with a potentially volatile housing protest, learn about Darrington's new Wood Innovation Center, and get the back story on AWC and NLC working together on the American Rescue Plan Act.

CityVoice - S04E01: Climate change planning and risk management Jul 12, 2021

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At Annual Conference, we spoke with planning professionals from across the state about the local impacts of climate change. Climate influenced events can add significant risks and costs to cities, impacting operations, finances, and budgets as well as local economies. Listen to our discussion to examine how climate change may affect your city, learn how to identify, and prepare for risks and costs, hear how some jurisdictions are using climate action plans to prepare for climate change, and much more.

Registration for Annual Conference on demand sessions will remain open until Sept 22.

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