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
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Yakima City Council Special Meeting Notice – November 6th, 2015
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
Second Count of General Election Returns Released
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
Yakima City Council Meeting Review
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
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
