October 2012 City of Yakima Issues Brief

Biodegradable Bags Are Back For Fall Leaf Collection Program For the fifth year in a row, the City of Yakima Refuse Division is giving away free biodegradable bags to Yakima residents as part of its Fall Leaf Collection Program. Beginning on Monday, October 15th, the City’s Refuse Division will give away bags at the Public … Continued

Yakima Irrigation System Shutdown

Contact: Irrigation Supervisor Alvie Maxey – 575-6194 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Monday, October 15th marks the end of the irrigation season for the vast majority of residential and business customers in Yakima.  That’s the day that the systems operated by the City of Yakima’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off … Continued

Experienced Leaders Fill Key Positions

Contact: City Manager Tony O’Rourke – 575-6040 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Yakima City Manager Tony O’Rourke has selected Sean Hawkins to become Yakima’s Economic Development Manager, Steve Osguthorpe to serve as Community Development Director, and longtime City staff member Joan Davenport to serve in a new role as Strategic Projects … Continued