Municipal Research and Services Center

09/04/2026

MRSC is looking forward to exhibiting at the Washington Association of County Officials (WACO) Annual Conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Vancouver. Stop by our booth to connect with MRSC staff!

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09/03/2026

A proposed 145-foot Verizon cell tower in Clinton is drawing both support and opposition from residents. The Whidbey Record covers community interest and concerns.

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A preliminary proposal for a new Verizon wireless facility in Clinton featuring a 145-foot cell tower is raising concerns among residents.

09/03/2026

When can a local government change an elected official’s salary? MRSC Legal Consultant Flannary Collins explains the rules.

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09/02/2026

The Pacific Northwest will need a major power boost to meet growing demand over the next decade. reporter Kale Williams explains why.

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Data centers and population growth are driving a sharp rise in electricity demand.

09/02/2026

An interesting case study from Cities Dive:

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After more than a year of research and public meetings, a task force established by the Portland, Maine, City Council recommended the city move forward with creating a social housing program. The program would establish a revolving fund and follow commitments to public ownership and accountable gove...

09/01/2026

Interesting post from - International City/County Management Association:

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What if a community’s greatest opportunity is hiding in plain sight? When traditional economic drivers disappeared, Chiloquin, Oregon, and Kamikatsu, Japan, chose not to chase growth at any cost. Instead, they looked inward and asked what they could build from the assets, people, and resources the...

08/31/2026

In his recent blog, MRSC Planning Consultant Leonard Bauer discusses the benefits, costs, and evolving state policies on data centers that Washington local governments should consider.

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08/28/2026

Pasco has adopted new water efficiency goals aimed at reducing water demand and improving conservation efforts. Valley News Now reports on the updated benchmarks and what they mean for the city's water system.

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08/28/2026

Utility billing errors can create challenging legal issues when overcharges or undercharges go undetected for years. MRSC Insight explains how Washington's statutes of limitation apply to utility billing disputes.

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08/28/2026

An interesting read from :

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From a hundred-person agency to a one-person consultancy, the answer is yes. The difference is what “policy" means.