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Fiscal Conditions 2009-2011

AWC compiled data from recent Fiscal Update Surveys, Salary Surveys and State of the Cities to build this comprehensive portrait of Washington cities and towns facing the challenge of the economic downturn, head on.

Fiscal Conditions Survey September 2011 results

Following the state’s announcement of a $1.4 B shortfall for the 2011-13 biennium, AWC invited finance directors and city clerks to participate in a survey about current fiscal conditions for Washington cities and towns. Forty-three percent of Washington’s cities participated in the survey, representing 47% of the state’s incorporated population.

NLC City Fiscal Conditions in 2011

NLC research finds the nation’s cities are cutting personnel and infrastructure projects as the economic downturn continues to take its toll on city finances.

Fiscal Conditions Survey January 2011 results

In January, finance directors and clerk- treasurers were asked to participate in an AWC survey on general city fiscal conditions and personnel strategies. 171 cities responded, representing 61% of Washington’s cities and towns and 71% of the incorporated population.

Fiscal Conditions Survey, September 2010

On September 9, 2010 city managers/administrators and mayors were asked to participate in an AWC survey on general city fiscal conditions and personnel strategies. Information collected may be helpful as cities continue with the 2011 budget development process.

Survey of local elected officials indicates the strain of the current economy, August 2010

AWC partnered with Elway Research Inc. and the Washington Association of County Officials on this survey of local elected officials to find out how city governments are doing in the current economic conditions. More