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Washington counties can now permit detached ADUs outside urban growth areas and middle housing in some areas.

Our planning consultant Leonard Bauer explains recent legislation and suggests why counties should revisit short-term rental rules.

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Enumclaw adopted its six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, which includes safety upgrades at a Cole Street intersection following a fatal crash.

Courier Herald reports: https://zurl.co/mIzNw

A sad reality, but certainly worth a read!
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Pedestrian death rates remain high: Smart Growth America study | Smart Cities Dive Although overall pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have declined in recent years, fatalities in the nation’s largest cities remain well above the number of deaths in 2009, according to a report released Tuesday by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. https://lnkd.in/gjCGG_...

🏗️ Have a clean energy project in mind? You could be eligible for cash-back tax credits — even if your organization doesn’t file taxes!

Through Washington’s Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP), tax-exempt entities can receive free legal and technical assistance to help navigate these powerful federal incentives.

✅ Start by filling out the program intake form today — don’t wait! This program is available for a limited time.

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Payroll systems hold what attackers want: credentials, Social Security numbers, and bank details. Fifty makes the case for treating payroll like the critical infrastructure it is. Read more https://zurl.co/fbFil

Building cyber-resilient payroll systems in government COMMENTARY | Cybersecurity needs to be built into everything that keeps government running, especially as payroll is one of the most critical systems in operation.

We will be watching this closely!
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Is FEMA ready for disaster season? | Smart Cities Dive While a new report warns of staffing shortages, leadership vacancies and strained federal-state relationships, FEMA acting administrator Robert Fenton says the agency is prepared for hurricane and wildfire season. https://lnkd.in/g_MhJ6-W

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mrsc.org Advancing Green Buildings: Washington’s Clean Buildings Law and Green Building Practices Local Governments Can Adopt - Part 1 October 14 2024

Prayers, pledges, land acknowledgments: how should your governing body open its public meetings?

Our recent covers the legal considerations for each option and best practices for adopting them. Read more: https://zurl.co/5zzoc

🏗️ Have a clean energy project in mind? You could be eligible for cash-back tax credits — even if your organization doesn’t file taxes!

Through Washington’s Clean Energy Tax Assistance Program (CETCAP), tax-exempt entities can receive free legal and technical assistance to help navigate these powerful federal incentives.

✅ Start by filling out the program intake form today — don’t wait! This program is available for a limited time.

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With the FIFA World Cup drawing crowds to Washington this summer, many local governments are planning celebrations of their own. MRSC's Leah LaCivita's recent blog covers how to host a safe, compliant event.

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