I’ve been awarded the Certificate of Municipal Leadership!

Councilman Wilson Earns the Prestigious “Certificate of Municipal Leadership” from the Association of Washington Cities

 Only Councilmember with the honor; first since Peggy Pritchard Olson

Edmonds:  The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) awarded Edmonds Councilman DJ Wilson the Certificate of Municipal Leadership honor this week.  The distinction is a result of Wilson having advocated on behalf of the City of Edmonds at AWC events, conferences, and legislative efforts in Olympia.

“Achievement of this certificate demonstrates essential knowledge and skills to be an effective municipal leader,” says Nancy McLaughlin, AWC President and Councilmember in the City of Spokane.

A key requirement of the award is the completion of over 30 hours of training credits.  Councilman Wilson participated in courses ranging from municipal budgeting strategies to utilizing social media to engage citizens; from terrorist response preparedness to case studies in economic development.

“I’m honored with this distinction from the Association of Washington Cities,” said Councilman Wilson.  “It’s nice to be recognized for some of the hard work Council members do when the cameras are not on.”

Wilson is the only member of the current City Council to have earned this award, and the first member to have done so since 2007 when Council member Peggy Pritchard Olson earned the certificate.  Wilson served on the Nominating Committee for AWC Board elections in 2011, a position awarded to members who have earned the respect of their peers from other cities.

Founded in 1933, the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan corporation that represents Washington’s cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch and with regulatory agencies.

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