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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-2024-11-07?e=8b00a740b8> November 7, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=94afa2da6e&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=10acf06da9&e=8b00a740b8> Introducing MRSC's New Executive Director, Melanie Harding <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=71f223a039&e=8b00a740b8> November 6, 2024 by Melanie Harding <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5c346ea6ff&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC is thrilled to welcome Melanie Harding, formerly Tacoma’s Interim Deputy City Manager, to the role of Executive Director. Committed to MRSC’s long legacy of serving Washington local governments, Melanie looks forward to learning more about the needs of agencies statewide. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b5857ebb4a&e=8b00a740b8> Increases to Minimum Wage and Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds Will Be Here Soon <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=403030c3da&e=8b00a740b8> November 4, 2024 by Flannary Collins <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e12815b167&e=8b00a740b8> Proper classification of employees and proper payment of overtime wages is an essential piece of the personnel puzzle. In 2025 the state’s minimum wage and exempt employee salary thresholds will increase and public employers should be prepared to account for such changes. In Case You Missed It October 30: Executive Director Tracy Burrows Sails Off Into a New Adventure <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=be225a23a1&e=8b00a740b8> October 28: How Cities and Towns Acquire Legal Services <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c05c32ee46&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=82a174fb61&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC Training NOV 14 Lessons Learned from GMA Housing Element Updates <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=28a76f97f8&e=8b00a740b8> Thursday, November 14 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Online Credits: CML (C), CM NOV 19 (FREE) Small Works Direct Contracting <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=bfa3766b87&e=8b00a740b8> Tuesday, November 19 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Online <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9f0bec5356&e=8b00a740b8> In Case You Missed It Establishment of Religion: How Recent Cases Affect Local Governments <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8dff66e82a&e=8b00a740b8> Recording Duration: 94 Minutes | Broadcast Date: August 22, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d5962d323a&e=8b00a740b8> Have a Question? Ask MRSC! A Question We Answered Recently We are working on a code of conduct for visitors to our public facilities. Can you share any resources or examples you have? [View answer] <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e 28f374cac44a28&id=8a3bd62d18&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a02725ed01&e=8b00a740b8> Have a legal or policy question? Staff and officials from cities, counties, and hundreds of other eligible government agencies in Washington State can Ask MRSC and get a free, personalized answer! From Our Partners Employment Security Department: Paid Family & Medical Leave premiums to increase in 2025 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d3ee3b0e14&e=8b00a740b8> Department of Commerce: Register for upcoming Short Courses in Local Planning via Zoom <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=fb1844c76d&e=8b00a740b8> State Auditor’s Office: SAO has updated its guidance on Asset Retirement Obligations <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7deeee0c78&e=8b00a740b8> In The News Spokane Police Department is distancing from vague use of force techniques. Here’s what that means <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5ad8e210fe&e=8b00a740b 8> (The Spokesman-Review) Lewis County PUD awarded nearly $5 million grant to expand internet access <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3c4f03cb47&e=8b00a740b8> (The Chehalis Centralia Chronicle) States prepare for self-driving cars on public roads <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e10007f689&e=8b00a740b8> (Governing) Olympia draft transportation plan zeroes in on complete streets, bike infrastructure <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b1d4d2f289&e=8b00a740b8> (Planetizen) Largest public pickleball courts in Kitsap coming to Bainbridge Island <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=5fb2e8af53&e=8b00a740b8> (Bainbridge Island Review) Pacific County jostling funds to staff coroners office <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=069d469e55&e=8b00a740b8> (Chinook Observer) Judge ruling could open path for green energy projects near Yakima <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ec9ce635fc&e=8b00a740b8> (KIMA) Eased restrictions create multifamily housing boom <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=32a665eb58&e=8b00a740b8> (Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business) Olympia City Council to revisit Workers' Bill of Rights proposal and public engagement plan at January 2025 retreat <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b925 b730de&e=8b00a740b8> (JOLT) Pierce County Human Services awarded $3.5M to end youth homelessness <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=be17828942&e=8b00a740b8> (KIRO 7) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f7a2804260&e=8b00a740b8> Thank You To Our Sponsors <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a3633ae379&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0c057ac579&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=14685b9227&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1768a02e84&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9839e31378&e=8b00a740b8> Municipal Research and Services Center 206.625.1300 | MRSC.org <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=29899d5902&e=8b00a740b8> | Local Government Success Copyright © 2024 MRSC, All rights reserved. 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