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In @spokanecounty, the Public Defender’s Office reached its caseload limit just 9 days into Sept and 15 days into Oct. Meaning individuals accused of crimes may wait in jail up to 72hrs without legal representation– and then walk free.

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AOC recently hosted colleagues from 8 state associations for the Western States Staff Meet-up to network, learn, and share best practices from their organizations. Read more: https://t.co/Jk4oKmFscL

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Unfunded Mandate Threatens to Decimate Public Safety and Local Budgets:

Today, the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) issued a grave warning regarding the Washington State Supreme Court's Order on public defense caseload standards.

More:
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🚢 Ports, Power, and Progress⚡

Join us as we sit down to chat with Eric Ffitch, Executive Director at @WAPorts, to discuss the issues of power, planning, taxing, and others facing Washington's public ports.

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The latest episode of the County Connection podcast is live. In this episode, we go deep into the state budget creation process, and it's not one you'll want to miss!

#WAcounties #WAleg #WAbudget

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Tonight, our Legislative Steering Committee had the opportunity to hear from Joe Nguyen, the new Director of the @WAStateCommerce, about his vision for Commerce and our state. Thank you for joining us, Director Nguyen!

#WAcounties #WAleg #WAcommerce #Policy #WApolicy

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The County Connection | Cracking Property Taxes – Episode 5.1

Join us as we chat with Candice Bock, Government Relations Director at @AWCities, about how to solve the issue of Property Taxes for #WAcounties and #WAcities in Washington State. #WAleg

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.@TVWnews takes a closer look at the issue of state trust land #timber sales. The episode features #WAcounties Paul Jewell in an extended interview covering the implications for the environment, timber beneficiaries, and the way trust lands are managed.

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State and local governments in Washington State and elsewhere are using #AI to manage traffic control, improve emergency response, analyze law enforcement training, model foot traffic, prevent homelessness, and detect wildfires, among other things.

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County Connection is the brand new official podcast of #WAcounties — where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.

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Nearly every newly elected county commissioner, councilmember, and councilor is in attendance at this year's Newly Elected Officials training! This three-day training will get your new county electeds up-to-speed on the foundational knowledge they need for their new position.

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.@MRSC_WA says goodbye to Executive Director Tracy Burrows, who led the organization for more than a decade. #WAcounties would like to thank Tracy for her years of service to the #LocalGov of Washington State and wish her the best in her next endeavor!

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Announcing @MRSC_WA's Next Executive Director, Melanie Harding, who will join MRSC starting October 21. Welcome to the county/city family, Melanie!

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#WAcounties reached an agreement with the DCYF to address the ongoing juvenile detention crisis. The agreement was in response to a lawsuit filed by WSAC after DCYF suspended intakes to its #JuvenileRehabilitation facilities.

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#WAcounties sue WA over decision to keep sentenced juveniles in local jails:

“[The state’s] decision not only risks the safety of our youth in the justice system but also transfers the state’s current overcrowding & safety issues directly to counties"

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Judge Upholds Decision to Return 43 Adult Inmates to Green Hill School:

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WSAC announced today that it is filing a lawsuit over the state’s failure to adequately house and rehabilitate juvenile and young adult offenders.

Read more here:
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Call for Session Proposals at this Year's County Leaders Conference!

Submit your proposal here:
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#WAcounties #LocalGov #LocalGovernment

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.@ThurstonCounty has introduced "Ready, Set, Go!," evacuation campaign as part of #WildfireAwarenessMonth. This campaign aims to deliver the evacuation message clearly to the residents to ensure their safety during emergencies, particularly #Wildfires.

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Stevens County Commissioner and WSAC Board of Directors Member Wes McCart being sworn in as our @NACoTweets WIR President! Congratulations, Commissioner McCart! #WAcounties #NACo #LocalGov