Contact: Wastewater Manager Scott Schafer – 249-6815 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Two major projects are underway that will significantly expand the City of Yakima’s capacity to process wastewater from current and future customers. The projects, which are expected to be completed by late spring or early summer, are key to
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December 2012 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Help Keep Yakima Safe When Winter Weather Hits Now that the Yakima Valley has had its first real taste of winter weather, it’s a good time to remember that it takes everyone pitching in to keep our area as safe as possible when snow or freezing rain make roads and sidewalks slick. City crews, along
Section of “A” Street Now Open to Two-Way Traffic
Contact: Streets and Traffic Operations Manager Joe Rosenlund – 575-6005 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Release Date: December 17th, 2012 After having been a one-way, westbound road for many years, a short section of “A” Street in Downtown Yakima is now open to two-way traffic. City of Yakima crews recently adjusted
Debbie Cook Named Director of Utilties and Engineering
Contact: City Manager Tony O’Rourke – 575-6040 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Yakima City Manager Tony O’Rourke has selected Debbie Cook to become the City’s new Director of Utilities and Engineering. Cook, who is currently the Development Services Engineering Manager for the City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, expects to be
Mowat Construction Submits Apparent Low Bid for MLK, Jr. Blvd. Underpass
Contact: City Engineer Doug Mayo – 576-6111 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Mowat Construction Company, which has been building public works projects throughout the western United States since its founding in the mid 1960s, has submitted the apparent low bid to serve as the prime contractor for the Martin Luther King,
November 2012 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Santa To Share Breakfast at the Harman Center With Christmas fast approaching, preparations are underway around the world for visits from the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus. Part of Santa’s packed public appearance schedule includes a stop at Yakima’s Harman Senior Center on Saturday, December 8th for a special “Breakfast With Santa” event. The
City Launches New Online Services to Better Connect With the Community
Contact: Information Systems Manager Wayne Wantland – 575-6048 Utility Services Manager Tammy Regimbal – 575-6115 In an ongoing effort to enhance customer service, the City of Yakima has launched new online services which make it a lot easier for citizens to pay bills, notify the City about problems, and share ideas and opinions. Through the
October 2012 City of Yakima Issues Brief
Biodegradable Bags Are Back For Fall Leaf Collection Program For the fifth year in a row, the City of Yakima Refuse Division is giving away free biodegradable bags to Yakima residents as part of its Fall Leaf Collection Program. Beginning on Monday, October 15th, the City’s Refuse Division will give away bags at the Public
Yakima Irrigation System Shutdown
Contact: Irrigation Supervisor Alvie Maxey – 575-6194 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Monday, October 15th marks the end of the irrigation season for the vast majority of residential and business customers in Yakima. That’s the day that the systems operated by the City of Yakima’s Water/Irrigation Division will be shut off
Experienced Leaders Fill Key Positions
Contact: City Manager Tony O’Rourke – 575-6040 Community Relations Manager Randy Beehler – 901-1142 – randy.beehler@yakimawa.gov Yakima City Manager Tony O’Rourke has selected Sean Hawkins to become Yakima’s Economic Development Manager, Steve Osguthorpe to serve as Community Development Director, and longtime City staff member Joan Davenport to serve in a new role as Strategic Projects
