Municipal Research and Services Center

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MRSC's headquarters in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.
Abbreviation	MRSC
Formation	1934
Type	Municipal Research and Consulting
Headquarters	2601 4th Avenue
Location	Seattle
Executive Director	Tracy Burrows
Website	http://www.mrsc.org

The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) is a non-profit organization based in Seattle with a mission of supporting effective local government in Washington with research support.^[1] 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, and public management.^[2]