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

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.

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.

Protects individuals from significant risks to human health and the environment through the following core services: - Provides information on what individuals can do in their homes, workplaces, and communities to prevent pollution. - Conducts research on environmental issues. - Develops and enforcing environmental regulations. - Provides information on and working to address pollution of air and water by heavy metals and other hazardous materials. - Allocates grants to state environmental programs, nonprofits, educational institutions, etc., addressing environmental issues.

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

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 referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.  Callers can also order free publications and other information in print on substance use disorder and mental health issues.  Does not provide counseling; trained information specialists answer calls, transfer callers to State services or other appropriate intake centers in their states, and connect them with local assistance and support.

Provides basic city services for the city of Elma.

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 a court system with higher jurisdiction and elected official that is responsible for documents and records of Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Orielle County.

Call for information concerning any of the following: city clerk or treasurer, public works director, water/ sewer/wastewater, building inspections, attorney, planning economic development, city event coordinator, city council, police and animal control.

Provides administration and basic city services for the city of Hoquiam.

Government agency for international travelers visiting the United States where they can apply for or retrieve their I-94 admission number/record (proof of legal visitor status) and retrieve a limited travel history of their U.S. arrivals and departures.

Provides basic city services for the city of South Bend.

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.

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Provides general information about all city services.

Provides basic city services for the city of Cosmopolis.

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

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 basic city services and administration for the city of Aberdeen.

Provides basic city services for the city of Oakville. Services include city clerk, treasurer, mayor, and local officials offices.

A certification program through the Washington State Department of Agriculture that inspects, certifies and verifies that operations are meeting required organic standards and manufacturers are providing compliant input materials. Oversees new applicants considering organic certification and organic industry consumer support.