Yakima County commissioners approve consent agenda including landfill emissions grants and labor agreements

The Board of Yakima County Commissioners voted to approve the consent agenda at its March 4, 2025 regular weekly meeting, clearing a package of resolutions, contracts and labor agreements including two Department of Ecology grant agreements to address landfill emissions.

The consent agenda was moved for approval by Commissioner Lindy, Yakima County commissioner, and seconded by Commissioner Curtis, Yakima County commissioner. "I move that we approve the consent agenda as read into the record," Commissioner Lindy said. After a brief call for discussion, Commissioner Curtis said, "All in favor, please say aye." The vote was recorded as aye by the two commissioners present; Commissioner McKinney was excused.

Why it matters: the consent package includes grant authorizations to install enclosed flares, blower skids and increased monitoring at county landfills, several labor agreements covering county employee groups, a contract acceptance closing out a…