City of Yakima Mayor Patricia Byers recently received a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning and development Effective local leadership
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City Council to Resume Study Sessions
The Yakima City Council has agreed to resume study sessions. Council members approved the move during their regular meeting last night, Tuesday, February 2nd. The schedule approved last night calls for study sessions at 5:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning next Tuesday, February 9th. Study sessions will include topics
City Council Approves Second Round of Small Business Grants
The Yakima City Council has approved $266,406 for a second round of assistance for micro-businesses (five or fewer employees) for reimbursement of expenses related to COVID-19. The application process for this second round is being finalized, with the program expected to launch the week of February 15th. A contract with the Yakima County Development Association
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
Ciudad de Yakima Solicita Aportación para el Plan de Acción de Viviendas
La Ciudad de Yakima continúa solicitando aportación de la comunidad sobre necesidades de vivienda mediante una encuesta disponible en inglés y español. La Ciudad recibió un subsidio de $100,000 del Departamento de Comercio del Estado de Washington para desarrollar un Plan de Acción de Vivienda (HAP). Esta encuesta ayudará a la Ciudad a crear el
Stormwater Project to Impact Traffic on Washington Avenue
Maintenance of a stormwater manhole will result in lane restrictions at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South 3rd Avenue from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 2nd. City of Yakima crews will restrict northbound 3rd Avenue traffic and eastbound Washington Avenue traffic to one lane, in addition to closing the southbound right
Yakima City Council February 2nd Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 2nd regular meeting include: A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues a proclamation extending the
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 Health District News Release – YHD Will Continue to Work with Schools to Plan for Safe In-Person Learning
During yesterday’s Board of Health meeting, staff from the Yakima Health District and Board of Health members heard various comments from community leaders and the public regarding the reopening of schools. During the meeting, YHD staff were directed to work with school administrators on developing solutions for a safe return of students for in-person learning
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.
