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Yakima County finance director Craig Warner retires after 37 years of service
Summary
Finance director Craig Warner is retiring after 37 years and five months with Yakima County; commissioners publicly thanked him and named Stephanie Trucks as interim director.
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners on Jan. 28, 2025, recognized the retirement of Craig Warner, Yakima County finance director, whose last day was announced at the meeting after 37 years and five months of service.
Commissioner Lindy said Warner’s long tenure provided "timely counsel and advice" and called him "harder to replace than others." Commissioner McKinney praised Warner’s institutional knowledge and said she had learned from his experience. Commissioners also noted that Warner had worked to prepare staff for the transition; the board indicated Stephanie Trucks would serve as interim director of the Department of Financial Services.
No formal personnel action was recorded in the meeting minutes beyond the public announcement and the naming of an interim. The commissioners thanked Warner for his service and wished him well in retirement.
