The Yakima City Council will accept applications until Tuesday, December 31st at noon from qualified candidates interested in filling the vacancy on the Council that will be created by Sara Bristol’s resignation from her District 2 seat at the end of the year. To be eligible, applicants must be registered to vote and have to
Month: November 2013
Blue Spruce Special to Selah Family to be Yakima Community Christmas Tree
About thirty years ago, Sandy Wooderson and a friend planted a blue spruce seedling near the home where she and her husband John lived next to their Selah apple orchard. Sandy named the tree “Clyde” in honor of her friend who had given Sandy a hand in helping the seedling get off to a good
Yakima City Council Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013. Action taken by the Council on October 15th included: – Acceptance of the Downtown Master Plan Report and implementation of an action plan – Conducting of public hearings on the proposed 2014 City budget and 2014 City
General Election Returns Remain Mostly Constant
The latest returns for the 2013 General Election show that two incumbent Yakima City Council members have maintained substantial leads over their challengers and that voters are heavily supporting a measure that would require a so-called “super majority” vote by the City Council for new taxes or tax increases to be approved. As of Friday,
November 2013 City of Yakima Issues Brief
In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – Santa to Again Share Breakfast at the Harman Center – Winter Weather Shelters Need Volunteers and Supplies – MLK, Jr. Blvd Underpass Marks 8th Month of Construction Activity November 2013 Issues Brief
Yakima City Council Preview
The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, 2013. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the November 19th agenda include: – Acceptance of the Downtown Master Plan Report and implementation of an action plan – Conducting public hearings on the proposed
Yakima City Council Study Session Review
The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013 at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on November 12th the Council – Approved operating conditions for three temporary emergency winter homeless shelters – Requested additional time to study possible changes to the City’s Pit Bull Ban and Dangerous Dog Ordinance
Ettl and Lover Continue to Lead and Proposition 1 Easily Passing
The latest returns for the 2013 General Election show that two incumbent Yakima City Council members have maintained substantial leads over their challengers and that voters are heavily supporting a measure that would require a so-called “super majority” vote by the City Council for new taxes or tax increases to be approved. Current Council Member
Yakima Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 5th, 2013. Action taken by the Council on November 5th included: – Approval of updates to the City of Yakima Shoreline Master Plan Program – Approval of a six month moratorium on production, processing and retailing of marijuana – Adoption
Ettl and Lover Lead and Proposition 1 Heading Toward Passage
Initial returns for the 2013 General Election show that two incumbent Yakima City Council members have built substantial leads over their challengers and that voters are heavily supporting a measure that would require a so-called “super majority” vote by the City Council for new taxes or tax increases to be approved. Current Council Member Dave
