Provides consumer information, referrals and informal complaint resolution services for consumer complaints involving unfair and deceptive business practices.   Assistance includes informal complaint resolution and help directing inquiries and contacts to the appropriate agencies for assistance. Also provides consumer education through online and written materials and speakers who are able to address a variety of consumer protection issues. Topics include: -  Identity theft a private lawsuit may be necessary -  Debt management -  Refund rights   -  Scams -  Foreclosure -  Student loans   Offers options if the business disagrees with the complaint. Cannot compel a firm to resolve a complaint. Options: - Bring a legal action, such as in Small Claims Court. - A private lawsuit may be necessary if the amount claimed is over the limit handled by Small Claims Court. The state Consumer Protection Act allows the plantiff to recover the costs of bringing suit, including attorney’s fees if the suit is successful.

Describes many of the functions of the Executive Branch, including the Executive Cabinet, Boards and Commissions, Judicial Commissions and Internships.   Constituent services are listed, including requesting help from the governor's staff in dealing with state agencies and signing up for the governor's update on the latest initiatives and announcements.

Provides information and referrals to a wide range of city of Seattle and community-sponsored programs, activities, initiatives and services: -  Neighborhood Events and Services   -  Community and Neighborhood Organization Contacts -  Weatherization Services   -  Food Bank Locations -  Heating Bill Assistance (Seasonal) -  City and other Job Opportunities   -  Metro Bus Schedules -  Land Use and Zoning Information -  Crime Prevention and Block Watch Materials -  Environmental Cleanup -  P-Patch (community gardens) -  Older Adult Outreach -  Health Services -  Emergency Preparedness.

Provides technical assistance and dissemination of information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act to interested individuals and professionals.

Provides basic city services and administration for the city of Long Beach.

Offers an easy to remember phone number that City of Tacoma residents can call when they need information about city services and contacts. Also offers web support so city residents can submit complaints, compliments, ask a question or get the answers to commonly asked questions. Can provide information on city services like: - graffiti clean-up - parking information - permits - code violations - grounds maintenance - street repair - traffic light problems and report crimes that are not in progress.

Information about Whatcom County departments and services.

Provides basic city services for the city of McCleary.  Notary Dog Licensing Burn Permits Maps Directions

Provides basic city services for the city of South Bend.

The above numbers are to the information lines on the respected bases.

Provides information on city of Shoreline services.   Answers questions, solves problems and follows up on citizen concerns.   Responds to requests for service regarding roadways, traffic, sidewalks, drainage, vegetation, parks, facilities and code violations.   Enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act through ensuring that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from services, programs and activities that are inaccessible.   The phone line is monitored by staff prepared to respond to emergencies 24 hours daily.

Provides information and referrals for City of Seattle government services, such as whom to call and general operational issues. Provides information on city government department policies, procedures and codes.  Investigates complaints lodged against city of Seattle offices. (NOTE: Does not handle complaints regarding elected officials). Provides a neutral forum to file a complaint, suggestion or an opinion about a city department or service. Publishes Customer Information Guide yearly.  Conducts an impartial investigation of customer's allegations of unfairness by a city department. Recommends appropriate action and/or changes in policy and procedures to city departments or the Mayor. Provides an alternate forum for citizens to report concerns about police conduct. The Customer Service Bureau will receive and document concerns about police and file them with the Seattle Police Department Office of Police Accountability Investigation section.

Provides basic city services for the city of Cosmopolis.

The above numbers are to the information lines on the respected bases.

Independent regulatory agency enforces federal consumer protection and antitrust laws on behalf of the general public.   Investigates complaints regarding unfair, deceptive or anti-competitive business practices. These practices may include: -  False advertising -  Unfair credit practices -  Misleading packaging -  Mail-order problems -  Price fixing    Cannot act on behalf of individual consumers, but collects information from individuals about problems with businesses.   Develops resource guides to help consumers find the appropriate agencies to contact about consumer-related matters. These guides contain lists of nonprofit, state and local agencies for the states in each federal region.   Brochures are available on a wide variety of topics of interest to consumers. Brochures are available in Spanish and English.

Statewide toll-free number where district constituents can submit opinions about specific bills or issues to their district legislators. Callers should be ready to give their name, address, opinion, and phone number or email if they would like to request a response. The hotline provides information on the status of bills and will mail copies of bills upon request (daily page limits apply to on-demand printing). Sessions are 60 days in even numbered years and 105 days in odd numbered years.

Provides basic city services for the City of Ocean Shores.

Website provides information about Indian reservations and treaties in Washington state as well as the Washington State Tribal Directory.

Provides general information about all city services.

A regional public safety service agency that provides 911 and 311 public safety dispatching and law enforcement services, emergency management, and safety radio system operation and maintenance. Offers sign-ups for public alerts, abandoned vehicle reporting, and requests for public records.

The City of Cheney provides police, fire, EMS, parks and recreation, court, utilities, light, and additional services to residents.

Provides basic city services for the City of Poulsbo. Main number is City Hall - (360) 779-3901 Clerk/Mayor - (360) 394-9880 Finance - (360) 394-9881 Municipal Court - (360) 779-9846 Engineer - (360) 779-4078 Planning Dept - (360) 394-9748 Building Dept - (360) 394-9882 Parks and Recreation - (360) 779-9898 Public Works - (360) 779-4078 Police - (360) 779-3113 Health/Housing/Human Services (360) 394-9794

Provides information about enforcement of laws against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, and sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) by health care and human services. Also provides information, enforcement, and a complaint process for HIPPA for individuals and professionals.

Provides basic city services for the city of Montesano.  

Provides basic city services for the city of Shelton. For more information visit us at https://www.sheltonwa.gov