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Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a private, nonprofit organization based in Washington. Our mission is to promote excellence in Washington local government through professional consultation, research, and information services.
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Recent Posts
- How May the Revenues from the Sales Tax Authorized for Rural Counties in RCW 82.14.370 Be Used?
- The Sun Is Still Shining: Most Uses of Lodging Tax Revenues are Preserved
- Disqualification: Keeping Unqualified Persons off the Ballot
- What will MRSC be in the future? Update on MRSC’s Strategic Planning Process
- New Public Procurement Laws Approved in 2013 Legislative Session
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Author Archives: Carol Tobin
What will MRSC be in the future? Update on MRSC’s Strategic Planning Process
Last fall, MRSC began work on the development of a three- to five-year strategic plan for our organization. It was an ideal time for a strategic planning process due to internal changes, including a new executive director and some staff transitions, … Continue reading
Posted in General, Governance, Planning
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Healthy Corner Stores—Past and Present
In the first half of the 20th century, the corner “Mom and Pop” grocery store and the neighborhood pharmacy were common fixtures in communities across the U.S. The neighborhood store was a gathering place for the community, and residents could … Continue reading
Posted in General, Land Use and Zoning, Planning
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Climate Change: Local Governments in the Lead
Several years ago, when I suggested a climate change page for our website, it was thought that climate change was not really a concern of local governments. Within a few months, it became clear that cities and counties would need … Continue reading
Posted in Energy and Environment, General, Planning
Coal Train Crossings – Considering Facilities with Regional Impacts
This year one of the hot-button issues in the Northwest is the proposed construction of coal export terminals and the impacts associated with an increased number of trains carrying coal from Wyoming and Montana.
Got ideas? You can participate in MRSC’s upcoming strategic planning process
MRSC is about to embark on the development of a strategic plan for our organization. Although we have made preliminary steps in strategic thinking in the past, MRSC has never had a comprehensive strategic plan. Our organization has been guided by … Continue reading
Posted in General, Governance, Planning, Policy
How Green is Green?
During the last decade, cities and counties worldwide have developed green building and sustainable community programs and have adopted requirements for green building certification for certain types of construction projects. On a recent trip to London, I learned about London’s … Continue reading
Posted in Energy and Environment, Land Use and Zoning, Planning
Civic Cyclists Unite!
MRSC’s team of Civic Cyclists participated in the Group Health Commute Challenge for Bicycle Month in May. We didn’t set any records or win any prizes, yet our group of six found that bicycling is a healthy, fun alternative to … Continue reading
Posted in Planning, Transportation and Infrastructure
