City Seeks Input for Housing Action Plan

The City of Yakima continues to seek the community’s input on housing needs through a survey in English and Spanish. The City received a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to develop a Housing Action Plan (HAP). The survey will assist the City in creating the plan. “Help us develop a great


Yakima Announces Choice for New City Attorney

Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison has announced that Sara Watkins has been chosen to become the City’s new City Attorney. Watkins replaces Jeff Cutter who retired this month after 23 years with the City of Yakima. “Sara brings a wealth of experience to the position and I am confident she will continue the outstanding work


Yakima City Council Approves Remote Public Comment

The community will be able to provide live public comment during Yakima City Council meetings beginning with the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd. Council approved remote public comment during its meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. Click Public Comment | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to find information and requirements for signing up to provide public comment.


Yakima City Council January 19th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 19th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Entering into an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) to provide $266,406.76 in Community Development Block Grant funds to microenterprises in the city affected by COVID-19 Re-instating public comment on City