NEWS AND EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Governance and Municipal Policy Research Center. Here, you'll find announcements about our upcoming workshops, seminars, and training sessions, as well as highlights from past events.

Urban Governance: Best Practices and Global Perspectives

A virtual seminar exploring successful urban governance models from around the world and the key lessons that can be applied locally.

Date: January 10, 2025

Location: Online

Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development

An in-person workshop focusing on how municipalities can integrate smart technologies and sustainability into urban planning.

Date: January 20, 2025

Location: Seattle, WA

Policy Making in Crisis: Local Governments in Action

A webinar exploring how local governments can respond to and manage crises, including natural disasters and public health emergencies.

Date: February 5, 2025

Location: Online

Public Safety and Local Government: Strategies for Effective Policy

An in-person seminar focused on the role of municipal policies in promoting public safety, with insights from experts in law enforcement and urban planning.

Date: February 18, 2025

Location: Tacoma, WA

Engaging Communities in Policy Development

A virtual workshop on building better community engagement strategies for local governments, including public consultations and participatory budgeting.

Date: March 12, 2025

Location: Online

Municipal

An in-person seminar that dives into best practices and innovative approaches to municipal budgeting and financial management.

Date: March 22, 2025

Location: Spokane, WA

Budgeting: Challenges and Solutions

Affordable

A webinar that examines the challenges municipalities face in addressing affordable housing and provides policy solutions to promote equitable development.

Date: April 10, 2025

Location: Online

Public Health Policy: Local Government's Role

An in-person seminar on how local governments can shape public health policy, with a focus on community health initiatives and pandemic preparedness.

Date: April 25, 2025

Location: Bellevue, WA

Leadership in

A workshop that provides municipal leaders with tools for building strong governance teams and fostering collaboration within local government.

Date: May 5, 2025

Location: Olympia, WA

Housing Policy and Municipal Solutions

Municipal Governance: Building Effective Teams

Past Events

Strengthening Local Economic Development (Oct 14, 2024)

This seminar explored strategies for fostering local economic development through business incentives, job creation, and infrastructure investment policies.

Legal Aspects of Municipal Governance (Aug 17, 2024)

This training workshop focused on the legal considerations of municipal governance, including compliance with federal and state laws, public records management, and municipal liabilities.

Urban Mobility and Transportation Policy (Jun 8, 2024)

This event discussed urban mobility challenges, highlighting transit systems, smart transportation solutions, and policies aimed at improving mobility in congested cities.

Public Health and Local Government Policy (May 25, 2024)

This webinar focused on the intersection of public health and municipal policy, discussing topics such as epidemic preparedness, public health programs, and the role of local governments in managing health crises.

Municipal Data and Decision-Making (Apr 19, 2024)

This event emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making in local governance, showcasing the implementation of data collection systems and analytics to inform policies.

Enhancing Public Trust in Municipal Governments (Mar 11, 2024)

This seminar explored strategies for building public trust through transparency, accountability, and proactive community engagement.