Dayton Mayor to Lead Cities Group

DAYTON - Dayton May- or Craig George was elected President of the Association of Washington Cities last week during their Annual Conference in Kennewick. He will serve a one-year term.

The AWC is a non-profit group that represents all of Washington's 281 cities and towns. It is currently in its 80th year. During the past two years, George has served as secretary/treasurer and then vice president of the group's board of direc- tors.

George says that the AWC provides many impor- tant services for cities of all sizes in Washington. "Our three important service areas are advocacy, education and se...