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February 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief

In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – City Program Repairs Homes of Senior and Disabled Residents – Smoke Detectors Save Lives, But Only if They’re Working – Clearing Snow and Ice From Sidewalks is Everyone’s Job Click on the link below to see the February 2014 City of Yakima Issues

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday , February 18th, 2014.  Action taken by the Council at its February 18th meeting included: Items on the February 18th agenda included: –   Setting a public hearing date and time of March 18th at 6:30 pm concerning regulation of billboards –   Discussed

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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process Notice

The Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment process runs from February 26th through April 30th this year.  Click on the link to see the official notice of the amendment process. Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process Notice

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014. Action taken by the Council on February 4th included: –   Approved the City of Yakima 2014 Business Plan –   Approved the City of Yakima 2014 Strategic Plan –   Accepted a $40,000 SIED grant to study the feasibility of a business

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Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards and Commissions

The Yakima City Council is asking volunteers interested in serving on the City of Yakima   Planning Commission and the Yakima Housing Authority Board to submit applications to the City Clerk’s office. The City of Yakima Planning Commission currently has one open position and the Yakima Housing Authority Board will have an open position in

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Yakima City Council Preview

The Yakima City Council holds its next regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014.  The meeting begins at 6:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the February 4th agenda include: –   Presentation of the City of Yakima Draft 2014 Business Plan –   Presentation of the City of Yakima Draft 2014 Strategic Plan –   Consideration of

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, 2014.  Action taken by the Council on January 21st included: –   Selection of Micah Cawley to serve as Mayor –   Approving a ban on marijuana production, processing and retailing within the city limits Follow this link to watch Y-PAC

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