During a special meeting this afternoon, the Yakima City Council unanimously approved a separation agreement with City Manager Tony O’Rourke. Under the agreement, O’Rourke’s last day on the job will be December 31st and he will receive severance equal to four months of his base pay. City medical and life insurance benefits will also be … Continued

The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015. The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the November 10th study session agenda include: 2015 Citizen survey results Cascade mill site update Additional study session information is available at http://bit.ly/1S3ZqKP Yakima City Council Study Session is aired … Continued

The Yakima County Auditor’s office has released the third count of ballots in the 2015 General Election. Yakima County uses an all-mail-in voting system, so ballots that were postmarked before midnight on November 3rd will still be considered valid for the General Election. So far, turnout in Yakima County for the 2015 General Election is … Continued

Click on the link below to see notice of a Special Yakima City Council meeting that has been scheduled for Friday, November 6th at 3:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall. The special meeting has been called by Mayor Micah Cawley and Assistant Mayor Kathy Coffey for the purpose of conducting an … Continued

With the exception of in District 3, the second count of ballots from the 2015 General Election has done little to change the outcome of the seven Yakima City Council races being contested. So far, turnout in Yakima County for the 2015 General Election is just over 25%. Of the 108,263 ballots issued, 27,415 have … Continued

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015. Action taken by the Council on November 3rd included: –    Setting a November 17th public hearing date on the proposed 2016 city budget –    Approving a rate increases for refuse service –    Rejecting a motion to terminate … Continued

The initial results of the 2015 General Election have begun to paint a picture of what the new Yakima City Council will look like. The Yakima County Auditor’s office conducts only one count of ballots on election night and, consequently, issues just one set of returns. Yakima County uses an all-mail-in voting system, so ballots … Continued

Replacement of a water line will result in the closure of North 24th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday, November 3rd. The work will begin at 7:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Because of heavy traffic volumes in the area, drivers can expect delays while the project is … Continued

The Yakima City Council has taken the first step in the process of transitioning to a new city manager in light of the pending departure of current city manager Tony O’Rourke. At a special meeting on Friday, October 30th, the Council named current Yakima City Attorney Jeff Cutter as the interim city manager effective November … Continued

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015. The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the November 3rd agenda include: –     Presentation of the annual historic preservation awards –     Presentation of the 2016 preliminary city budget –     City Manager separation agreement –     … Continued