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Legislative Briefing Presentation
(PowerPoint, 598 kb)

Listen to the State of the Cities Legislative Briefing
On January 17, at a briefing in the Legislative Building in Olympia, AWC officials spoke with legislators, state agency directors and members of the press about the fiscal condition of Washington’s cities – listen now!
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Video of 1/18/05 Seattle City Council Briefing on State of the Cities Report (Real Player)
(click on "2005 State of the Cities Report")

Cash-Strapped Town Could Fall Off the Map
Everett Herald, March 13, 2005

Tiny Columbia Basin town of Mattawa feels alone, forgotten
Seattle P-I, January 3, 2005

Financial Troubles Beset Small Cities Throughout the State
Seattle Times, January 9, 2005

Rural Towns Feeling the Pinch
Seattle Times, January 17, 2005

City Leaders: ‘Perfect Storm’ Endangers Washington’s Cities
Tri-City Herald, January 18, 2005

Urban Bone Surgery
Seattle P-I, January 23, 2005

State Must Help City Fiscal Woes
Spokesman Review, January 24, 2005

Bridgeport Mayor Participates in Legislative Presentation
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, January 2005

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