Voters' Guide General Election November 2 2021 - Yakima County
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Yakima County Official Local
Voters’ G u id e
General Election
November 2
ballots are mailed starting October 13
2021
www.yakimacounty.us/vote
Yakima County Elections Division 509.574.1340 or 1.800.833.0569
iVote@co.yakima.wa.us
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are not proofed for accuracy or fact, and are not corrected for errors in spelling or punctuation.
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resident of Washington, and not under Department By mail: Request a paper form be mailed to
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conviction. If you are 16 or 17 you can sign up as a
Future Voter and you’ll be registered to vote when you In person: Visit Yakima County Elections
turn 18.
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Your application must be ballot at your new address.
received no later than October
Oct Nov 25. by October 25: have by November 2: Visit
25 2 your application a local voting center in
In person: Visit a local voting received by mail or person.
center by 8pm on election day. online.
How to vote
Your ballot will be mailed no later than Vote your ballot and sign your return
October 15 to the address you gave us envelope. No one can sign for you.
for your voter registration. If you need a You don’t have to vote every contest. Use
replacement ballot, contact us. this guide to help you decide.
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or box. Drop boxes are open until 8 pm on
needed. If mailed, your ballot must be
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accessible voting options
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Ballot Drop Boxes
look
for
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logo!
Naches
Tieton
Selah
Yakima (2) Moxee
Union Gap
Parker
Wapato
Harrah Zillah
White Swan
Granger
Toppenish (2) Sunnyside (2)
Grandview
Mabton
drop boxes open 24/7
Grandview City Hall, 207 W 2nd St
Tieton City Hall, 418 Maple St
Granger City Hall, 102 Main St
Toppenish Yakama Nation Offices, 401 Fort Rd
Harrah Town Hall, 11 E Pioneer St
Toppenish City Hall, 21 W 1st Ave
Mabton City Hall, 305 N Main St
Union Gap City Hall, 102 W Ahtanum Rd
Moxee City Hall, 255 W Seattle Ave
Wapato, 205 E 3rd St (behind the library)
Naches Town Hall, 29 E 2nd St
White Swan, 240 Curtis St
Parker, 360 Columbia Rd
Yakima, 1st St & E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Selah City Hall, 115 W Naches Ave
Zillah City Hall, 503 First Ave
Sunnyside, S 8th St & E Edison Ave
indoor drop boxes open 8am-4pm M-F
Yakima County Courthouse Security Station, 128 N 2nd St
Yakima County Auditor’s Office, 128 N 2nd St Rm 117
election day only 8am-8pm
Sunnyside Neighborhood Heatlh, 617 Scoon Rd
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What’s Inside
This guide has all races and measures that are on the ballot for this election in Yakima County.
Your ballot will only have the races and issues that you are eligible to vote on based on where you live.
Do you live in the City of Yakima but don’t know what district you live in? Find your address on the interactive
map at www.yakimacounty.us/vote.
You don’t have to vote the entire ballot. You can leave any contest or measure blank. We will count every vote
you marked.
Yakima County Fire Districts
Commissioner, District 3...................................... 6 District 1............................................................... 72
District 2............................................................... 72
Cities and Towns District 3............................................................... 73
Grandview............................................................ 7-8 District 4............................................................... 73
Granger............................................................... 8-9 District 5............................................................... 73
Harrah................................................................. 10 District 6............................................................... 73
Mabton................................................................10-11 District 7............................................................... 74
Moxee..................................................................12-15 District 9............................................................... 74
Naches............................................................... 15-16 District 12............................................................ 74
Selah.................................................................. 17-20 District 14............................................................ 74
Sunnyside............................................................21-24 Port Districts
Tieton...................................................................25-28
Grandview........................................................... 75
Toppenish............................................................29-32
Sunnyside............................................................ 75
Union Gap...........................................................33-34
Wapato................................................................34-37 Sewer Districts
Yakima................................................................ 38-41
Cowiche............................................................... 76
Zillah....................................................................42-44
Terrace Heights................................................... 77
School Districts
Park & Recreation District
Bickleton..............................................................45-46
Naches................................................................ 78
East Valley...........................................................47-48
Grandview...........................................................49-50 Measures
Granger...............................................................51-52
Yakima County....................................................80-81
Highland.............................................................. 52
City of Yakima......................................................82-87
Mabton................................................................ 53
Selah Park and Recreation Service Area............88-89
Mount Adams...................................................... 53
Naches Valley...................................................... 54
Selah...................................................................55-56
Sunnyside............................................................ 57-59
Toppenish............................................................60-61
Union Gap......................................................... 62
Wahluke............................................................. 63-64
Wapato................................................................65-66
West Valley......................................................... 67-68
Yakima................................................................ 69-70
Zillah.................................................................... 71
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County Commissioner
District 3
LaDon Linde Autumn Torres
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
No Information Submitted No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience
Yakima County Commissioner, November 2020-Present; Co-Owner of General Contracting Company; Work full
Director of Medical Staff Services/Compliance Officer/ time for chemical/fertilizer supplier; Past board member
Human Resources, Astria Sunnyside Hospital, 2006-2020; for Building Industry Association of WA; PR and social
Co-Owner, business/personnel manager, Jayelle Dairy, media manager; Campaign manager for WA State Rep
1985-2006 David Taylor; Co-Chaired Yakima County for Dino Rossi
for Senate; Yakima County Clint Didier for Congress
Education Campaign
State-Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish); Bachelor’s
Degree, Brigham Young University; Granger High School Education
Studied accounting at YVCC; Earned Certified Aging-In
Community Service Place (CAPS) designation thru BIAW
Board of Directors and State President, Washington State
Dairy Federation; Lay leadership in Yakima County, The Community Service
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Truancy Two overseas mission trips with local church; Young
Board, Sunnyside School District; Youth Basketball Coach; Lives as a past mentor mom; Organizer and creator of
Miss Sunnyside and Miss Yakima County Organizations the Greater Yakima Valley Homeschool group with 900
members. Organizer of Freedom Loving Mom events.
Statement
The negative effects of our state’s emergency declarations Statement
on the people, students, businesses, and churches of I am a proud American who believes that the U.S.
Yakima County during 2020 led me to seek the position of Constitution is divinely inspired. I am pro-life, pro Second-
county commissioner. amendment and believe in the individual’s right to life,
liberty and to pursue the American dream. Government
With 30 years of leadership experience in agriculture, should be transparent and accountable; protecting and
healthcare, and my local church, I am committed to maintaining the rights of the people. I believe citizens
bringing good, responsive government to Yakima County. should be informed and engaged on local issues that
My priorities are to Provide Strong Financial Management, affect their businesses and livelihoods. Strong families and
Help Reopen Businesses, Schools and Churches, Make communities are vital to a healthy and prosperous Yakima
Stronger and Safer Communities, Encourage Economic Valley. It would be my honor to serve the people of Yakima
Development. County. For the County!
I ask for your vote so I can help return Yakima County to a Contact me
normal way of life and a brighter tomorrow. (509) 312-1904; autumn@torresforyakima.com;
www.torresforyakima.com
Contact me
(509) 830-0639; ladon@ladonlinde.com;
www.ladonlinde.com
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City of Grandview City of Grandview
Council, Position 1 Council, Position 3
Joan E. Souders Diana Jennings
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
Grandview City Council 2008-2016, 2019-Present
Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Education
No Information Submitted
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
My name is Diana Jennings, and I seek your vote to retain
City of Grandview my seat on the Grandview City Council. I have been a
member of City Council since in February, 2019. I serve
on City Council because Grandview is my home, and I
Council, Position 2 want to have a voice in how it is run. I am proud of the
economic growth that our community is experiencing in
the business and housing sectors. I would like to continue
to be part of that growth and to serve the citizens of
Grandview.
Javier (Harv) Contact me
Rodriguez (509) 882-3930; diana.r.jennings@gmail.com
No statement or photo submitted.
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City of Grandview City of Granger
Council, Position 4 Council, Position 1
Robert Ozuna Israel Bustamante
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
City Council – Grandview, Appointed 2014; City Council
– Grandview, Appointed 2020; Governor appointed YVC
Trustee.
Other Professional Experience
Twenty- five years of successful leadership, management
and community experience in private business, university,
school districts and non-profit organizations. Experience
of being a Chairman and CEO of our business corporation
for 19 years.
Education
Harvard University - JFK School of Government, MPA;
Heritage University, BA, AA; Grandview High School City of Granger
Diploma.
Community Service Council, Position 2
Yakima Valley College Board of Trustee; Yakima Valley
Community Foundation Board Member; New Vision
Board Member, University of Washington – Yakima
Valley Advisory Committee Member; Governor & Gates
Foundation Digital Education Task Force Member.
Susie Muñoz
Statement
As a life-long Grandview resident, proud homeowner
and successful business owner/ CEO, my energy and
interests will be in promoting managed growth, supporting
existing businesses and recruiting new businesses into
Grandview. I want to continue using my management
experience and leadership skills to support the city’s
exciting economic development efforts currently underway. No statement or photo submitted.
I want Grandview to be safe, enhance our quality of
life and be a Great Place to Live. You can count on me
to make the right decisions in the best interest of all
residents/ community. Together we can make this happen.
I ask for your vote!
Contact me
No Information Submitted
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City of Granger
Council, Position 3
Ryan Stonemetz Silvia Zarate
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Granger- 2017-
2020; 1624 Regional Representative for Foster Parents-
2018-2020
Other Professional Experience
Social Services Worker for various agencies- 2004-2020;
Licensed Foster Parent- 2003-2020
Education
Wapato High School Graduate- 1999; Yakima Valley
College- 2001-2003; Walla Walla University, obtained
Bachelor of Social Work- 2004; Evergreen Beauty College-
April 2021-Present
Community Service
Since 2013, I have volunteered helping the farmworking
families of Granger in a variety of services. Since 2008, I
have helped foster parents/parents in filing complaints to
CPS, Children’s Ombudsman, schools, and the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Statement
Campaign Logo: “For the People and by the People”
My name is Silvia Zarate and I am running for City Council
position 3 of Granger, Washington. I have been a resident
of Granger since 2007. I am also a small business owner.
I believe in safer communities, city growth, racial/citizen
equality, voting and community empowerment.
I believe I am ready to take my leadership skills to a higher
level, and make a positive difference in my community. I
guarantee that I will not be another face in city council but I
will be your Voice.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
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Town of Harrah City of Mabton
Council, Position 1 Mayor
Darrell Scott Laura Vazquez
No statement or photo submitted. No statement or photo submitted.
Town of Harrah City of Mabton
Council, Position 2 Council, Position 1
Patricia Krueger Diana I. Castaneda
No statement or photo submitted. No statement or photo submitted.
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Sophie G. Sotelo
No statement or photo submitted.
City of Mabton
Council, Position 3
Mark Gourneau
No statement or photo submitted.
11City of Moxee
Mayor
LeRoy Lenseigne Michael (Mike) Kisner
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
This is my first time running as an elected official.
Other Professional Experience
I have 31 years of law enforcement experience. 27 of
those years were serving the City of Moxee and its
residents as a Moxee City Police Officer and then as
Police Chief. While working in those positions I gained
first-hand knowledge of how a city operates.
Education
I have completed BLEA (Basic Law Enforcement
Academy) including additional personnel management
training, Corrections Officer Academy, and the Reserve
Law Enforcement Academy.
Community Service
I have participated in the Moxee National Night Out,
Moxee Hop Festival, and have been an Assistant Coach
for softball.
Statement
I have lived in this community for years. I raised my family
here. Now my grandchildren are being raised here and
attending East Valley schools, where my wife is a teacher.
I have 31 years of law enforcement experience and served
this community for 27 years as a Moxee City Police Officer
and then as Police Chief until I retired, which brings me to
this election. I live in this community and want to continue
serving it.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
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Robert “Rob” Layman
Elected Experience
No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Education
No Information Submitted
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
I am asking for your vote to retain my seat on Moxee City
Council. Over the last 4 years I have enjoyed serving my
community in a new capacity and continuing the fine work
the city has done. I have called the Moxee area home for
the last 38 years and am excited to see where the next
years take us as a city and as a community.
Contact me
lawdog2148@gmail.com
13City of Moxee
Council, Position 2
Caleb Sluder Greg Spurgin
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
I do not have any elected experience. But I will tell you this,
I am not easily influenced, I have my own opinions, and I
will fight for the people.
Other Professional Experience
Really, the only professional experience I have is that
I am good with people and I have the ability to hold a
conversation with just about anyone.
Education
I am a graduate of East Valley High School Class of 1996.
I am also a graduate of MMI in Orlando Florida, where I
became a Certified Harley Mechanic.
Community Service
I am the guy that will pull over to help you change your tire.
Statement
Hi, my name is Caleb Sluder and I have been a resident
of Moxee for most of my life. I moved away for several
years, but I have always considered Moxee my home and
it was where I decided to raise my family. I genuinely care
about the community and preserving it’s wholesomeness
while also growing it to accommodate and welcome all of
our new residents. I try to be as involved in the community
as possible and look forward to the opportunity to do more
with the city council.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
14City of Moxee Town of Naches
Council, Position 3 Council, Position 1
Jan Hutchinson Wayne Hawver
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
Former Moxee City Council Member; currently serving as
appointed Moxee Council Member
Other Professional Experience Town of Naches
Currently Director/President of Moxee City Block Watch;
Former Board Member Yakima Valley Little League;
Former Board Member Yakima Valley Landlords Council, Position 2
Association
Education
Certifications & Trainings include Human Trafficking
Issues, Sexual Assault, Mental Health Awareness
Cary Henning
Community Service
Long term resident of Moxee City; Active member of
East Valley Community Enhancement Association; Hop
Festival Volunteer for many years; Ongoing Volunteer for
various local events
Statement No statement or photo submitted.
Love our community and support our local businesses.
I have served in various ways to make our Community
Safer, Family Friendly, Progressive for Growth, and
getting neighbors out to meet each other to build
relationships. Healthy relationships build a safer
community.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
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Kit Hawver
No statement or photo submitted.
16City of Selah
Council, Position 1
Diane L. Underwood Kevin Wickenhagen
Elected Experience Elected Experience
Councilmember from Jan 2016 through Dec 2019; Served Serving as Selah City Council member since February
on Parks & Recreation Board, Selah Park & Recreation 2019
Service Area, Selah Parks Foundation and as Council
Representative with Selah School District; Certificate of Other Professional Experience
Municipal Leadership Senior Manager at Yakima County Technology Services
since 2011
Other Professional Experience
Office Coordinator - Financial Counselor, Providence Education
Yakima; Reception Services, Orthopedics Northwest; BA in Education – Central Washington University;
Geotechnical/Engineering Field Administrative Assistant, Associated Arts – Yakima Valley Community College;
GN Northern; Owned/Designed/Operated “A Taste of India” Graduated from Highland High School
restaurant with husband and ran all business aspects of
restaurant Community Service
Board member of the Associated of County, City
Education Information Systems; Served on the Yakima Valley College
Selah High School; Yakima Business College; Yakima Information Technology Advisory Committee; Board
Valley Community College; Heritage University member of the Selah Nazarene Church
Community Service Statement
Volunteer American Red Cross and donor since 1979 and “Staying positive and moving forward”
while on council participated in various community projects.
As a husband for 36 years, a father of two daughters and
Statement two grandchildren, I understand the priority for a safe
As your elected councilmember I would seek to have community. I will work to continue to keep Selah as the
responsible growth of housing along with growth of most livable community in the Yakima Valley. Projects I will
business opportunities in Selah. It is important that we focus on for you include a new police station, expanding
provide adequate and sustainable parks and recreational our sewer and water services, and laying the groundwork
facilities in our community for all which I will work to get an additional traffic route from downtown Selah to the
towards. To work in cooperation with school district staff interstate. Thank you for your trust. Selah Strong!
and representatives to prepare/plan for expected growth
within the district. Holding financial accountability and Contact me
reduce taxation whenever possible. Last but not least it kevin4selah@gmail.com
is very important to me that we have transparency and
accountability within our city government for the residents
of Selah.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
17City of Selah
Council, Position 2
Jared Iverson Joshua N. Pruneda
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
I haven’t held any publicly elected office.
Other Professional Experience
I have had the pleasure of serving the public as an
elementary school teacher in the Toppenish School District
for the past seven years. Coached Middle School Baseball
for three seasons.
Education
Graduated from Mt. Adams School District 2010;
Graduated from YVCC 2012, AA; Graduated from
Heritage University 2013, BA in Early Childhood Education
Community Service
UVA Member
Statement
I’ve lived in Selah for four years now, and couldn’t ask to
live in a better community to raise my son. I am eager to
uphold the values, traditions and morals of our community.
Together, we can continue to build Selah into a community
we can all be proud of.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
18City of Selah
Council, Position 3
Penny Lou Parish Elizabeth Marquis
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I am new to the City government environment but willing Yakima County Republican Central Committee PCO
and able to observe, listen, and learn to do my part to
serve and give back to my community. Other Professional Experience
Licensed pharmacy technician for 12 years. Commercial
Other Professional Experience lending associate.
I have a back ground in retail, banking, mortgage loan
processing, TV broadcasting, and self-employed from Education
2007-2016 at which time I retired from the work force. Yakima Valley Community College (AA); Nationally certified
pharmacy technician
Education
Graduated Selah High School in 1975. Community Service
Campaign treasurer for State Representative Jeremie
Community Service Dufault
No Information Submitted
Statement
Statement I have lived in Selah for most of my life, previously serving
My family and I have a long-standing presence in the the community as a long-time employee of Howard’s Drug.
Selah community and in the Upper Valley and the Lower I want to be a voice for the people of Selah whom I have
Valley. I want to be a part of the process of continuing grown to love - to speak up for fiscal conservatism and
and maintaining those small town values that make Selah common sense. It’s time for the next generation to step up
attractive for my family and fellow citizens of Selah. and invest in our community by actively contributing to the
changes we wish to see. I believe we need to support our
Contact me local businesses, our children and families, our local law
(509) 895-4725; p.parish@outlook.com enforcement and fire department, and be sensible stewards
of our city budget.
Contact me
(509) 985-8730; emarquis89@gmail.com
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Michael Costello
Elected Experience
Currently holding Selah City Council position 6. Past
President of both the Yakima Police Patrolman’s
Association and Washington State Law Enforcement
Explorer’s Association.
Other Professional Experience
Retired police sergeant after 32 years of service with the
Yakima Police Department.
Education
Attended Yakima Valley Community College and Central
Washington University with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Community Service
Coached basketball, soccer and baseball with Selah
Parks and Recreation. Coached for Selah Little League
and Selah Grid Kids. Community volunteer for Selah
Downtown Association. Strong supporter of Selah
businesses.
Statement
Nearly my entire adult life has been dedicated to serving
my community as a law enforcement officer. Although I
am now retired, I look forward to continuing to serve my
community through city government and volunteer work to
so that I can do my part in making Selah a great place to
live, work and visit.
Contact me
Sarge3247@gmail.com
20City of Sunnyside
Council, District 1
John Henry Martin Beeler
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience
US Army Military Service, Large Production Plant Manager,
Owner Sunnyside RV Park
Education
Clover Park Technical, Grays Harbor College, Livingston
University
Community Service
While a newlywed served Search and Rescue already
having years in YCC. During kid years served PTA, food
drives, dog rescues and coaches. Recently, Planning
Commissioner, Sunnyside Chamber, Rotary, Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee. Personally built floats for the
Christmas parade, Vet Programs , Dogs for Deaf, Concerts
in the Park, Ronald McDonald House, our church, high
school sports, community plays, car shows, Lions club 4th
of July. donate our hall to organizations like the city and
chamber for community events.
Statement
Martin Beeler Husband 38 years to wife Peggy an
immigrant retired from Tacoma Police, a Father,
Grandfather, Veteran and Business Leader born in
Washington. Started my career with the values, strengths
and leadership of the military to working/managing a
multi-million dollar award winning business to now a small
business leader of over 20 years gives me insight how
government and the people should work together. I believe
in traditional values, strong city services, a balanced
budget and transparency in my actions My responsibility
to Sunnyside while serving on council is that every decision
made be one that benefits our community.
Contact me
(509) 830-3596; martinbeeler@live.com
21City of Sunnyside
Council, District 2
Edgar Magana Dean R. Broersma
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Education
No Information Submitted
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
I will work to bring back the transparency, social
cohesion, and accessibility to local officials that once
made Sunnyside the retail center of the lower valley. It’s
important to have the ability to speak to residents in their
native language; but more important is the ability to listen
and understand our local issues. Together we can strive
to make the changes necessary to raise our community to
it’s highest standards. Our goals should be to hold local
government responsible, to unify and give local businesses
a voice, and restore Sunnyside as the beacon of the lower
valley.
Contact me
(503) 888-7151; Sunnysidecentro@gmail.com
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Julia Hart
Elected Experience
Mabton City Council in the late 1970s. Sunnyside City
Council from 2015 to 2019. Appointed first Female Mayor
of Sunnyside 2018 to 2019.
Other Professional Experience
Retired journalist from the Sunnyside Daily Sun News/
Sunnyside Sun. Executive Director for Lower Valley Crisis
and Support Services 2008 to 2012.
Education
Attended Yakima Valley Community College.
Community Service
Sunnyside Lions Club, Soroptimist of the Lower Valley,
Yakima County Democratic Party, member of Fred
Hutchinson Community Accountability Board, member of
the Homeless Network of Yakima County, organizer of the
Sunnyside Fourth of July celebration.
Statement
It is my honor to run again for Sunnyside City Council. As
council members and leaders, we must be focused on
keeping our city safe and creating more growth for our
community. This means having safe infrastructure, safe
sidewalks, and more of them, as well as attracting new
diverse businesses to our area. We must have safe streets
and walkways for everyone in our community. There must
be more opportunities provided for our youth as well. I am
committed to creating new opportunities for our city and
finding ways to achieve our goals for growth.
Contact me
(509) 840-9564
23City of Sunnyside
Council, District 4
Chelsea Dimas Vicki Ripley
Elected Experience Elected Experience
No Information Submitted None, other than going to City Council meetings since 2011
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience
Bilingual Communications Coordinator | The Diversity No Information Submitted
Center | Santa Cruz, CA | April 2020-present; Graphic
Designer + Content Creator | Freelance/Contract | Yakima, Education
Washington Area | June 2008-present; Communications + Sunnyside High School 1975
PR Specialist | Toppenish School District | Toppenish, WA |
January 2017-May 2018 Community Service
Helped clean out flower boxes downtown
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, School of Arts + Statement
Communications, Pacific Lutheran University, June 2015; I grew up in Sunnyside. I’m concerned about the gangs,
Associate of Arts, Yakima Valley College, December 2012; grafitti, thefts, speeding cars, bad sidewalks, roads need
High School Diploma, Sunnyside High School, June 2010 fixing. I too, want a nice town to live in.
Community Service Contact me
Sunnyside Arts Commission; City of Sunnyside, coolvickisue@gmail.com
Washington | October 2018-present; Graphic Designer +
Rally Volunteer; The Great Prosser Balloon Rally | August
2015-August 2019
Statement
Chelsea (She/Her) is originally from Southern California
but was raised in the Yakima Valley.
Chelsea is the first openly Queer, Latinx Woman of Color
running for office in the city of Sunnyside. She is proud to
be a daughter of Mexican immigrants as well as coming
from a long line of hard-working campesinos.
Her goal is to not only represent the Latinx community
but also BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants,
farmworkers, formerly incarcerated/wrongfully accused
individuals, and all other marginalized communities—
regardless if they can vote or not.
It’s time for representation for all. Es hora de
representación para todos.
Contact me
chelsforsunnyside@gmail.com;
www.chelseaforsunnyside.com
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Matt Riddle
Elected Experience
Tieton City Council Member since 2007
Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Education
No Information Submitted
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
I have lived in Tieton all my life and have watched our City
grow and become more prosperous. My family has deep
roots in the Tieton area.
I am very supportive of our small businesses. The town
prides itself on being business friendly and I hope that we
continue to grow. I am very pleased that we continue to be
pedestrian friendly.
We all agree that Tieton is located in the most beautiful
place on earth, and with its constant growth, we need to
focus on maintaining and improving the infrastructure,
remain sustainable, and lay ground work for the future.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
25City of Tieton
Council, Position 2
Ed Marquand Nancy Lee Wilson
Elected Experience Elected Experience
Tieton City Council, Yakima Valley Council of Governments Elected Board of Directors for Association of Apartment
representative. Board service for Humanities Washington; Owners
Whipsmart, a statewide organization to support creative
entrepreneurs; Tieton Arts & Humanities. Other Professional Experience
Retired National Wildland Fire Planner Bureau of Indian
Other Professional Experience Affairs (National Interagency Fire Center). Incident
Starting in 2005, founder of Mighty Tieton Production, Commander Type 3 USFS & BIA. Fire Management Officer
Paper Hammer, Tieton Made, 617, Mighty Tieton BIA. Fire Behavior Analyst USFS & BIA. Fuels Specialist
Construction. Our business model is to refurbish long- on Interagency/Interdisciplinary NEPA teams. USFS &
neglected buildings to house and grow viable creative BIA. Smoke Management Liaison between the USFS and
businesses. We hire, train, and mentor local talent to make Oregon Dept. of Forestry.
them successful. We helped bring the Highland Clinic to
Tieton. Education
Highland HS 1974. YVCC 1977 with 1 year of Radiology.
Education Technical Fire Management - University Colorado 2000
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Oregon University
Community Service
Community Service Tieton City Planning Commissioner. Highland Community
Hosting numerous annual community events: Student Church Trustee. I am a Wildland Fire Business Consultant
Art Show, Tieton Open House, Day of the Dead, Holiday continuing to serve the Northwest Tribes.
Crafts Bazaar.
Statement
Statement Public safety has been the foundation of my life’s work in
Small agricultural towns like Tieton need to have solid Wildland Fire. The current issues of air quality, managing
plans to survive and thrive in the decades ahead. fire danger, water conservation/capacity, and pedestrian/
Automation and technology will have profound positive and traffic corridors are some of the biggest safety issues we
negative impacts on the job market here, and we need to face as Tieton grows.
be prepared. Tieton’s successful future depends on vision,
hard work, and ability to connect local, regional, and Housing and multi-cultural community development are of
national resources - human, commercial, technological - to the utmost importance, as we move forward in expansion
provide opportunities for our residents, kids, and to develop the business opportunities, and amenities, our
businesses. My council service and working with the city citizens have requested from the 2017-19 survey.
staff has been an honor and a pleasure. It all helps to
find ways to achieve important goals for our diverse and My efforts would be to increase irrigation and drinking water
vibrant community. capacities, promote more sidewalks, and support activities
for community enrichment and business revenues.
Contact me
(206) 321-2982; ed@mightytieton.com Thank you for your votes!
Contact me
No Information Submitted
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Lupita Carrillo
Elected Experience
Tieton City Council
Other Professional Experience
Coalition Coordinating, Community Organizing,
Communications.
Education
Columbia Basin College; Leadership Yakima
Community Service
Highland Community Coalition, Highland Young Life,
Yakima Valley Restaurant Week Committee.
Statement
It has been a privilege to serve on the Tieton City Council
since April 2020. As someone who was raised in Tieton, I
recognize the challenges and opportunities our residents
face. I currently serve on the Highland Community
Coalition and Highland Young Life. I care about the well-
being of our community and look forward to helping secure
a prosperous future for our city, youth, and families.
Contact me
gmcarrillo@live.com
27City of Tieton
Council, Position 4
Sharon Sedgwick Nancy Newberry
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I became a Tieton City Council member in 2007 and None.
remain a member at this time.
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience Digital food and recipe content management, Artisan
No Information Submitted cheesemaking, Grocery & deli management, Administration
& Grant writing, University-level teaching.
Education
I am a retired RN and worked most of my years at Bay Education
Area Hospital, Coos Bay-North Bend, Or. B.S., Geology; M.S., Mineralogy, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI; Ph.D., English, University of Louisiana at
Community Service Lafayette
The Tieton food bank; Served Senior meals in Naches with
the Tieton Lyon’s Club; Aided multiple seniors in the Tieton- Community Service
Cowiche area with home health care. Extensive volunteer service, including: Yakima Health
District, Memorial Hospital, Art in the Park, BOXX Gallery,
Statement LitFuse, Tieton Arts & Humanities.
My goal is to see Tieton grow and develop into a
community that has something for everyone, including Statement
housing, business, shopping and recreation. Still I grew up in a small agricultural city of orchards, crop fields,
maintaining the small town, apple country feel. and dairy farms. As a Tieton City Council member, I will
work for an inclusive, thriving city that cherishes its rural
Contact me culture and grows opportunities for families who live here.
No Information Submitted I will be a council member who listens, learns, welcomes
participation, and represents Tieton with integrity. I ask for
your vote.
Contact me
newberryfortieton@gmail.com
28City of Toppenish
Council, Position 1
Elpidia Saavedra SanJuanita Anaya
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
Current councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem, review and
budget approval, Approval of ordinances and resolutions,
collaborating with city staff, community leaders, residents,
local organizations, and providing guidance.
Other Professional Experience
Public Health Provider, Registered Dental Hygienist,
Community Dental Health Coordinator.
Education
2019-2020 Big Sandy Community College, KY, Community
Dental Health Coordinator Certification; 2017-2018 YVCC
Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene; 2000-2002 YVCC
Dental Hygiene Program-Associates in Dental Hygiene;
1996-1999 YVCC Associates of Arts and Science; 1993-
1994 YVCC Skill Center- Dental Assisting education.
Community Service
Over 20 years of volunteering with nonprofit organizations,
working with families, youth, and kids, worship leader,
mentor, community event organizer, treasurer.
Statement
I am running for re-election because, after 4 years of
service to the City of Toppenish, my goal is to continue
to use the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to work
for the city. During my tenure as a councilwoman, I have
supported the police officers and utility assistance to local
residents with state-provided funds. Serving has been a
great pleasure and one that I want to continue.
Every city has unique issues and needs, and the City
of Toppenish is no exception. As a lifelong resident,
homeowner, and current councilwoman, I am asking for
your support and vote!
Contact me
No Information Submitted
29City of Toppenish
Council, Position 2
Luis C. Alfaro Juan Ceja
No statement or photo submitted. No statement or photo submitted.
30City of Toppenish
Council, Position 3
Harold Wayne Guckert Clara R. Jimenez
No statement or photo submitted. Elected Experience
Toppenish City Council (1997-Present) and Toppenish
School Board (2017 -Present)
Other Professional Experience
Educator with the Yakima School District, Assistant
Principal with Yakima School District and Toppenish
School District, Principal with the Toppenish School District,
Adjunct Professor with Heritage University.
Education
Masters of Public Affairs, UW; Masters of Education
Administration, Heritage University; Bachelor of Arts in
Education, Heritage University; Associates of Arts and
Science, YVCC.
Community Service
Served two terms on the People For People Board
of Directors; Yakima County Disability Board; Digital
Learnings Commons Board of Directors; Washington State
Juvenile Justice Board; and the Commission for National
and State Service for Washington State.
Statement
I was raised and educated in Toppenish. I am an active
member of our community, volunteering my time to serve
various clubs and organizations. My experience on the
City Council is invaluable. I have obtained an Advance
Municipal Leadership Certificate through the Association
of Washington Cities. I possess historical knowledge that
comes from experience. I hold City staff accountable and
I ask the tough questions that need to be asked. I will
continue to serve our residents to the best of my abilities.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement
to do the right thing.
Contact me
(509) 865-4222; 12purplerose@gmail.com
31City of Toppenish
Council, Position 4
Mark Oaks David Barragan
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I have been a member of the Toppenish City Council for 11 No Information Submitted
years.
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience Career & Technical Education (CTE) and English
I am currently a Captain in the maintenance department Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, former Vice President
working for Yakima County Fire District #5. of Membership Engagement for a Non-Profit Political
Organization, former community leader.
Education
I am a graduate of Davis High School in Yakima. Education
B.A (Bachelor of Arts) in Social Sciences with
Community Service concentrations in Political Science, Communications, and
I have been a volunteer firefighter for the City of Toppenish Administrative Studies from Washington State University.
for the last 39 years. I have served on the Toppenish M.Ed (Master in Education) in Secondary Education from
Rodeo Board for 22 years and a have been a Toppenish Grand Canyon University.
Lion’s club member for the past 7 years.
Community Service
Statement Former ER Volunteer at Astria Toppenish Hospital,
I have lived in the Toppenish Community since 1982. The Toppenish Community Chest Food, and Toppenish High
future of our great City and its many diverse citizens are School.
extremely important to me. As a council member, I will
strive hard to see to our City’s continued growth and Statement
represent all of those in our community. I believe that by Born and raised in Toppenish, David is a High School
working together we can create a community in which Teacher who transitioned to an online faculty to continue
we will all be proud to live and raise our children. Please to teach our children during these challenging times. After
retain me, Mark Oaks as your Toppenish City Council graduating from Toppenish High School, he moved to
member. Pullman to start his college career while working and being
part of student organizations.
Contact me
No Information Submitted David has come back to give back to his community,
starting with our children; he has worked with them to
achieve their dreams, graduate high school, and go to
college or into their trade of choice. Now his mission is to
give back to the city that raised him.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
32City of Union Gap City of Union Gap
Council, Position 1 Council, Position 2
John Hodkinson James Murr
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
Served a total of 17 years on council and Mayor.
Other Professional Experience
Commercial realtor 27 years.
Education
BA degree YVCC
Community Service
Served on City and County Boards and planning
commissions.
Statement
Born and raised in Union Gap. US Army Vet. City of Union Gap
Look forward to continue serving the citizens of Union Gap,
continuing making our town a great safe place to live, work Council, Position 3
and raise a family.
I appreciate your vote.
Contact me
(509) 930-8100; jhodkinson@almoncommercial.com Roger Wentz
No statement or photo submitted.
33City of Union Gap City of Wapato
Council, Position 7 Council, Position 1
Sandy Dailey Chuck Stephens
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
I’ve had the privilege of serving as a council member for
the City of Union Gap since January 1st, 2018.
Other Professional Experience
I was appointed to the volunteer position #1 on the
Planning Commission on January 14th, 2013, and
appointed to the Union Gap Civil Service Commission
Board, effective August 1st, 2013.
Education
I attended A.C. Davis High School and graduated in
1977. Later I attended Yakima Valley Community College
and received my AA. In 2013, while working full time I
attended Heritage University to get my BA.
Community Service
I have volunteered to instruct and tutor bilingual third-
grade students attending Union Gap Grade School.
Statement
It has been an honor to be part of the City Council, and I
hope to continue serving the community.
Contact me
(509) 248-6351; dailes14@gmail.com
34City of Wapato City of Wapato
Council, Position 2 Council, Position 3
Jesse Farias Frank R. Jaime
Elected Experience Elected Experience
twelve years as mayor of wapato. Two years as member No Information Submitted
of the current city council
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience No Information Submitted
thirty years experieince in public sector management
Education
Education No Information Submitted
BA in Sociology 1973 CWU
Community Service
Community Service No Information Submitted
Served on numerous boards and commissions such as
Yakima Health Board, New Vision Board of Directors, Statement
Salmon Recovery Board, Retrocession Board representing I Frank Jaime former city council position #4 served for 10
AWC, Governors committee on Homelessness, and years from 2008-2018. During this time, I never missed a
Governors committee on substance abuse single meeting. I was on the safety committee, cemetery
board, hiring board city positions and supervisor for the
Statement community center. I also obtained training in Denver
City Council plays a very important role in the development Colorado for Centralized organization and was part of
of our community. I believe That I can help in this role. the buying committee to buy a new fire truck for the city
sending one in Philadelphia to help finalize the sale.
Contact me
(509) 910-0167; jfarias7500@charter.net Contact me
(509) 307-8630
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Elizabeth J. Villa
Elected Experience
No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Education
No Information Submitted
Community Service
No Information Submitted
Statement
I have been a lifelong resident of Wapato and I would like
to be a partner in the building and rebuilding of a safer,
thriving and united community. Safer by providing a strong
Police force around the clock citizen protection. Thriving by
promoting our local businesses, downtown beautification
and the economy of Wapato for community pride. Uniting
the residence to come together as one to build that home
town feeling of community that was shattered and needs to
be rebuilt. I, Elizabeth Villa would very much like to take a
role in the growth of the City of Wapato.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
36City of Wapato
Council, Position 7 at-large
Caroline Solis Robert Reyna
Elected Experience Elected Experience
2 years as Council Member 7 No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience
N/A No Information Submitted
Education Education
N/A No Information Submitted
Community Service Community Service
Assisting the Homeless, assisting the community members No Information Submitted
during the Coronavirus Pandemic, with supplying masks to
businesses and residence, setting flags for Veterans at the Statement
cemetery, Tamale Festival, and handing out water to the My name is Roberto Reyna. I have lived in Wapato for
homeless during the hot weather, I was also involved with 45 years. I’m retired but work seasonal in my trucking
the city’s Harvest Festival and vendors. business, with only a fifth grade education. I served as a
city Council member for three years. In that time we voted
Statement for our new water treatment plant, a new fire truck, repaired
My name is Caroline Solis, I have been a resident of the some city streets, we also paved and rerouted N. Wasco
City of Wapato since 1962. I have been very involved with Ave. ,We honored former mayor Jesse Farias by naming
the community for the past several years, and served as a a street after him. If elected I will work closely with all
Council Member since 2019. My goal as Council Member departments to make sure they have the best equipment to
7 has been to improve our community and serve the serve and protect our community.
residence of Wapato to the best of my ability. The changes
to the Police protection of the City and its residence have Contact me
given me great satisfaction and I wish to continue to make No Information Submitted
changes for the betterment of the City of Wapato.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
37City of Yakima
Council, District 2
Danny Herrera Edgar Hernandez
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
Delegate in 2016 Democratic Party caucus for Precinct
126.
Other Professional Experience
Board of Directors for the Dispute Resolution Center
of Yakima and Kittitas County; Co-founder of College
Success Foundation Yakima Alumni Board; 2020
grant reviewer in the statewide program School’s Out
Washington; Member of NAACP Yakima Branch.
Education
Adams Elementary School; Washington Middle School;
A.C. Davis High School (National Honors Society);
University of Washington (Bachelors of Arts); University of
Washington (Masters in Teaching in Elementary Education
K-8)
Community Service
YMCA Downtown (youth room tutor); La Casa Hogar
(Adult Education Programs, Citizenship Day, and
Connecting Community Fiestas); Henry Beauchamp
Community Center (Annual Holiday Dinner)
Statement
I have a profound dedication to serving my community
and if elected my priorities are to create recreational
opportunities, increase public safety, and expand
economic growth in Yakima.
Growing up in east Yakima and having a career
in education, I understand the need for east side
neighborhoods to have safer infrastructure and fully
support healthy and positive activities across our city. In
order to prosper, Yakima also needs economic growth
including an easier code compliance process for small
businesses and youth financial literacy courses that
encourage home ownership and smart investments.
It would be my honor to earn your vote.
Contact me
mrherreraforyakima@gmail.com
38City of Yakima
Council, District 4
Janice Deccio Mark Shervey
Elected Experience Elected Experience
Past president, Yakima Advertising Federation, and Miss First campaign.
Yakima Board
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience I have worked for several Fortune 500 companies over
Communications Coordinator at Catholic Charities Serving the years from sales to management. I own and operate a
Central Washington since 2015. Former marketing director coffee roasting business in the historic district, downtown
for Yakima Regional Medical Center, Comprehensive Yakima.
Healthcare, and Pacific Northwest University of Health
Sciences. Education
Bellevue Community College, Studied Business
Education Administration; Washington State University, Majored
Master’s degree from the University of Washington in Criminal Justice
Healthcare Administration; Bachelor’s degree from Central
Washington University in Mass Media/journalism. Community Service
Giving back and sharing resources that we have been
Community Service blessed with is the backbone to a strong and vibrant
Boards of New Leaders of Yakima County, Wellness community. Recently I have volunteered as both a
House, Camp Fire, Women’s Century Club Juniors, judge and speaker for the Yakima County Development
Yakima Valley Light Opera Company, Warehouse Theatre Association Enterprise Challenge program. I have
Company, and Yakima Stage Artists. Various committees volunteered serving at the UGM as well as donating to
addressing healthcare delivery and gang crime. Volunteer both the UGM and Rod’s House.
and planning committee, Allied Arts Fresh Hop Ale Festival.
Statement
Statement I am proud to call Yakima home for over 25 years with
As a lifelong resident, I want to see Yakima thrive and my wife, daughters and grandchildren. I believe in giving
reach its potential as a diverse community. I will work back and that serving the community is an honor. My
with individuals and groups to address the most pressing experience as a successful business owner downtown
issues we face here: aiming for affordable housing, will enable me to bring the necessary skills to the council
suppressing crime, and providing safe infrastructure. to help address many of the challenges it faces today.
Yakima needs and the people deserve, a council that
I enjoy being involved with organizations and groups addresses their concerns immediately, judiciously and
whose mission is dedicated to lifting others and bringing responsibly. I will give my all to help our downtown, help
joy! I have been called to such roles throughout my career, our homeless, our streets and reduce crime. Together, we
which is why this is the time for me to run for Yakima City can all prosper as a community.
Council!
Contact me
Contact me (509) 853-5475; markforyakima@gmail.com;
jdeccio@icloud.com; www.janicedeccio.com www.markforyakima.com
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