Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy recently earned an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).
According to a press release, AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas:
• Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements
• Public sector resource management
• Community planning and development
• Effective local leadership
• Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
According to the release, people who earn the advanced certificate “have continued to strive for excellence by attending conferences and trainings, serving their community, and further developing leadership skills.”
“Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” AWC CEO Deanna Dawson said. “Through our Advanced CML program, we are providing our elected officials with the knowledge they need to effectively operate within the law, plan for the future, secure and manage funds, foster strong relationships, and work to build more equitable communities.”
To earn the Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership, McCoy completed more than 60 hours of training and demonstrated local community service.
McCoy was elected to the Battle Ground City Council in November 2023. He began his two-year term as mayor in January 2024. He previously served as a member of the Battle Ground Education Foundation and the Battle Ground Public School District Board of Directors.
AWC serves its members through advocacy, education and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that represents Washington’s 281 cities and towns before the state legislature, the state executive branch and with regulatory agencies. AWC also provides training, data and publications, and programs.
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