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
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First Count of General Election Returns Released
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
Utility Work to Close a Portion of North 24th Avenue
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
City Attorney Jeff Cutter Named Interim Yakima City Manager
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
Yakima City Council Meeting Preview
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 –
Yakima City Council Study Session Review
The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on October 27th the Council: – Approved an agreement with the YMCA for an aquatics center at Chesterly Park – Made the neighborhood partnership initiative a 2016 budget policy issue – Moved the 2016
Historic North Front Street to Host Free Halloween Spooktacular
Free family fun will be on tap during the inaugural “Spooktacular” Halloween celebration being hosted by North Front Street Improvement Association on Saturday, October 31st from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Historic North Front Street District will be full of activities and events including face painting, roller derby exhibitions by Yakima’s own Wine County
Yakima City Council Study Session Preview
The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015. The meeting begins at 10:00 am at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 27th study session agenda include: 2015 Citizen survey results Agreements with the YMCA for an aquatic center at Chesterley Park City cost-sharing policy at special events 2016 preliminary
Traffic Signal Work at 10th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard to Affect Drivers
Traffic signals at the intersection of 10th Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard will be shut down on Sunday, October 25th while work is done to upgrade the signal controller at that location. City of Yakima signal crews will begin work around 8:30 am and the project is expected to be completed before noon. During
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on October 20th included: – Denying an appeal of expansion plans for the Union Gospel Mission – Adopting 2016 State Legislative & Administrative Priorities – Accepting a $500,000 state grant for improvements
