Fifth Count of Primary Election Returns Released

The fifth count of ballots from the 2015 Primary Election has done little to change results from the most recent count on Friday of last week. The top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 8th General Election. In Yakima City Council District 1, Dulce Gutiérrez still has 80.76% (361 votes) … Continued

Fourth Count of Primary Election Returns Released

The fourth count of ballots from the 2015 Primary Election has been completed and, with one notable exception, trends established on election night in races for the six Yakima City Council positions continue to hold. The top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 8th General Election. In Yakima City Council … Continued

Third Count of Primary Election Returns Released

A third count of ballots from the 2015 Primary Election has been completed and not much has changed in races for the six Yakima City Council positions from where things stood after yesterday’s second count. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 8th General Election. In Yakima City … Continued

Second Count of Primary Election Returns Released

The second count of returns for the 2015 Primary Election had little effect on the six Yakima City Council positions being contested when compared to the initial count on election night. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the November 8th General Election. In Yakima City Council District 1, Dulce … Continued

First Batch of Primary Election Returns Released

The first returns of the 2015 Primary Election are giving an early indication of which of the 23 candidates for six Yakima City Council positions being contested will advance to the General Election on November 8th. Only the top two vote getters in each race move on to the General Election. The Yakima County Auditor’s … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015. Action taken by the Council on August 4th included: –    Approving an Ordinance dealing with the use and definition of a “Mission” in various zoning districts –    Amending an agreement with SOZO Sports concerning land acquisition for a … Continued

Yakima City Council Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015. The meeting begins at 2:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the August 4th agenda include: –       An Ordinance dealing with the use and definition of a “Mission” in various zoning districts –       2015 Washington State legislative session … Continued

Yakima City Council Study Session Review

The Yakima City Council held a study session on Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 at Yakima City Hall. At the study session on July 28th the Council: –     Directed staff to provide additional options for adjusting City refuse rates –     Approved a letter urging Governor Inslee not to adopt low carbon fuel standards Yakima City Council … Continued