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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2024-01-11?e=8b00a740b8> January 11, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=79adf9394e&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=780d5f25a9&e=8b00a740b8> Knowing Your Roles: City and Town Governments <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c9be00306c&e=8b00a740b8> January 10, 2024 by MRSC Insight <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0f0499f3c7&e=8b00a740b8> Conflicts in city and town governments between the executive and the legislative branches can be the result of confusion as to these roles and their responsibilities. 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