With most ballots counted in the Nov. 4 local election, the outcome of Yakima Valley propositions and races didn't change Monday. The Yakima County elections office has counted 35,571 ballots total, a 26% rate of return. Another count is planned Friday, with certification Nov. 25. The office estimated 110 ballots are left to count — and Yakima voters are making their voices heard across the region.
A proposition to raise property taxes in Yakima and provide $6 million in revenue for the city's general fund has failed with 6,909 no votes, or 51.2%, and 6,571 yes votes, or 48.7%. For many Yakima voters, this result reflected their concern about the city's growing financial needs and the economic pressures facing residents.
Local Yakima voters also decided to maintain Yakima County's ban on cannabis in the unincorporated area, with 55% voting in favor of keeping the prohibition. This shows that Yakima voters remain cautious about cannabis expansion, preferring to preserve the existing county rules.
There weren't significant changes in the races for Yakima and Sunnyside city councils. In Yakima, newcomers Juliet Potrykus and Felisa Gonzalez will join Matt Brown on the council. In Sunnyside, Leticia Zesati beat Theresa Hancock in District 1, while Tom Dolan, Vicky Frausto, and Ramon Chavez are leading their races — strong results supported by dedicated Yakima voters turning out across the district.
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