car tabs

Voters will not see a car tab measure on a ballot in April. And it may or may not be on the August ballot. The Yakima City Council tomorrow will hear from Yakima City Manager Tony O'Rourke. He is expected to give the council other options to consider to fix Yakima city roads

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he city of Yakima is ready to do a lot of street work this summer with funding coming from a $5 million bond and a streets and traffic position that were eliminated in the 2013 budget. The work includes projects on all major roads in Yakima including Tieton Avenue, Washington Avenue and Nob Hill Blvd

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The Yakima City Council recently decided to put a $30 car tab proposal before the voters to raise money to fund street repairs. The city is also looking in to taking over full operation of the Yakima Air Terminal, instead of joint operation with Yakima County

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A decision to increase the cost of car tabs to pay for Yakima city street repairs won’t be on the ballot this year. The question is instead expected to appear later this year on a questionnaire about city operations.

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The Yakima City Council approved a resolution that allows the city to seek a $500,000 state grant to help purchase 52 acres of land on the former mill site for a future soccer complex. The money would come from the recreation and conservation office

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The Toppenish City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of creating a transportation benefit district to help the city find money to make major street repairs. The council has the authority to increase car tabs in the city up to 20 dollars or use money from other areas

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You won't be paying an extra 20 dollars for car tabs to pay for Yakima city street maintenance and repairs. That's because the Yakima city council voted last night 5-2 against the 20 dollar car tab increase

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