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Zillah proclaims July 'Pothole Patrol' month, asks residents to report potholes
Summary
The Zillah City Council unanimously adopted a mayoral proclamation creating a 'Pothole Patrol' and encouraging residents to report potholes as 'Crater Crusaders.' The proclamation credits Public Works staff for the effort and links resurfacing eligibility to a proposed bridge project.
Mayor Scott Carmack read and the City Council adopted a proclamation establishing July 2025 as a month dedicated to pothole repair and street maintenance in Zillah, creating a city effort the proclamation dubs the "Pothole Patrol." The proclamation urges residents and businesses to report potholes via phone, email or the city's website and praised Public Works leadership for field operations.
Council materials tied the resurfacing work for Moritz Drive and Pollock Avenue to a broader Transportation Improvement Board application condition: staff told council the city would only be eligible for state grant funding for these resurfacing projects if the Zillah Heights bridge is constructed because of the direct connectivity nexus to county road and sidewalk improvements. Mayor Carmack's proclamation specifically credited Public Works Director Mark Nelson and Lead Will Savage for leading the work and used a lighthearted phrase, "kicking asphalt," to describe the initiative.
The council voted to approve the proclamation unanimously during the business meeting; Councilmember Beth Husted moved and Councilmember Doug Stewart seconded the motion. The proclamation was recorded as approved with no recorded dissents. The city encouraged community participation through the "Crater Crusaders" reporting campaign and asked staff to continue coordinating resurfacing grant applications linked to bridge planning.
