yakima city council

Last week the council picked a favorite out of the top three candidates but the council isn't yet identifying that person.

Yakima City Council member and Deputy Mayor Matt Brown says the ruling marks a "pivotal moment for our community."

All three will be at a community meet-and-greet event set for Monday, July 1 at the Yakima Convention Center at 6:00 pm.

He doesn't see a need to talk about a lifting of the personal fireworks ban in the city of Yakima.

The meeting starts at 5:30 pm at Yakima City Hall.

Council member and Deputy Mayor Matt Brown, one of the five who voted against the issue has issued a press release.

The Yakima City Council approves new parking plan and contract for a new pool at MLK Jr. Park.

The council will also vote on a new downtown parking plan.

A group of Yakima residents presented the signed petitions to the Yakima City Clerk

They want the city to reinstate the committees or send the issue to the ballot for voters.