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YVCOG deputy director briefs Zillah council on 2024 annual report
Summary
Raquel Ferrell‑Crowley, YVCOG deputy director, presented the council with a 36‑page 2024 annual report outlining the organization's history, programs and documented successes and provided the report to the public.
Raquel Ferrell‑Crowley, the recently hired deputy director of the Yakima Valley Council of Governments (YVCOG), presented YVCOG’s 2024 annual report to the Zillah City Council during the study session on March 17, 2025. The 36‑page document, which Ferrell‑Crowley provided to councilmembers and made available to the public, summarizes the organization’s history, roles and programmatic accomplishments in the region.
Ferrell‑Crowley framed the report as a tool for regional collaboration and service coordination; the minutes state she “provided the history of the organization and a comprehensive summary of their roles, functions, programs and successes.” Councilmembers received the report and were informed it is available to the public. The presentation was recorded as part of the study session’s agenda of informational reports rather than an action item.
Why it matters: YVCOG is a multi‑jurisdictional forum for regional planning and grant coordination; the annual report provides context for staff and elected officials who are working on regional transportation, economic and infrastructure projects. Councilmembers may use the report to align local priorities with regional funding opportunities and intergovernmental coordination.
