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Yakima City Council adopts resolution changing proclamation process; council-only sponsorship required
Summary
The council adopted a resolution (5-2) on March 11, 2025, amending the city’s proclamation policy so proclamations must be proposed by a councilmember and staff will draft language for final council approval; staff may consult outside entities on wording when appropriate.
The Yakima City Council adopted a resolution amending the city’s proclamation issuance policy on March 11, 2025, changing how proclamations are proposed and processed.
City attorney Sarah Watkins presented the draft amendments, which would require that proclamations be proposed only by a member of the city council through a motion. If the council votes to have a proclamation, staff would…
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