State of the Cities

The State of the Cities is an ongoing research effort by the Association of Washington Cities to explore the fiscal health and trends of Washington’s cities and towns. A comprehensive State of the Cities report is released every four years at the beginning of each gubernatorial term. Interim reports, which present an in-depth look at a specific topic, are released annually between full reports.

Municipal Criminal Justice by the Numbers, 2012

An update on city infrastructure systems, 2011

An update on the fiscal health of cities and towns, Fall 2009

State of the Cities: Assessing the Health of Washington's Communities, 2009

Washington’s Invisible Backbone: Infrastructure Systems in Washington’s Cities and Towns, 2008

Strong Cities, Strong State: Economic Development in Washington’s Cities and Towns, 2007

Forming Successful Partnerships: A Practical Guide for Local Government, 2006

State of the Cities: Assessing the Health of Washington’s Cities and Towns, 2005