Municipal Research and Services Center

The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a non-profit organization based in Tacoma with a mission of supporting effective local government in Washington with research support. Founded in 1934 and funded primarily through a state appropriation, most of MRSC's services are offered free of charge to local government employees and public officials of cities, counties, and some special purpose districts in the State of Washington. MRSC's expertise covers Washington state municipal law, municipal finance, urban planning, public works, procurement and public management.