HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-01 AWC Certificate of Leadership - Howard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Mayor Michelle Sandoval/City Manager John Mauro
Amy Howard awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
PORT TOWNSEND, WA: Amy Howard, Councilmember for the City of Port Townsend, recently
received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington
Cities (AWC).
AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials
for accomplishing training in four core areas:
Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements
Public sector resource management
Community planning and development
Effective local leadership
Those who earn the advanced certificate continue to strive for excellence by attending
conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills.
“Cities and towns around the state are continually transforming in light of changing laws and
the need to meet new challenges and opportunities,” said AWC Chief Executive Officer Peter
B. King.
“Our Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership recognizes mayors and councilmembers
who continue to enhance the tools they need today to understand the legal landscape, plan
for the future, manage their resources, and foster strong relationships. The elected officials
who earn this certificate demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and a desire to
bring new ideas back to their community.”
To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, Howard completed more than 60
hours of training credits and demonstrated community service.
Elected to City Council in 2016, Howard has served five years on Council. Howard is the Chair
of the Council Finance and Budget Committee, serves on the Housing and Rules Committees,
represents Council on the OlyCAP Board of Directors, and is the liaison to the City Active
Transportation Advisory Board. Previously serving as Executive Director of The Boiler Room,
Howard is currently the Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Habitat for Humanity of East
Jefferson County. She lives in Port Townsend with her husband and dog and enjoys cooking,
reading, and listening to podcasts.
AWC serves its members through advocacy, education and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a
private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents cities and towns
Washington's 281
before the state legislature, the state executive branch, and with regulatory agencies. AWC
also provides training, data and publications, and programs such as the AWC Employee Benefit
Trust, AWC Risk Management Service Agency, AWC Workers’ Comp Retro, AWC Drug and
Alcohol Consortium, and AWC GIS Consortium.
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