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Consultant previews draft strategic plan priorities for Yakima County

Board of Yakima County Commissioners · July 30, 2026

Summary

Uncommon Bridges consultant Andres Mantilla briefed commissioners on draft vision, mission, five strategic priorities and proposed core values developed from stakeholder input; commissioners asked for measurable objectives and departmental engagement.

Andres Mantilla of Uncommon Bridges updated the Board on stakeholder meetings and previewed a draft strategic plan that includes a vision and mission, five strategic priorities, and draft goals and objectives. Mantilla presented proposed core values developed from stakeholder feedback, listing "accountability, transparency, responsible government, collaboration, service, innovation, leadership, resilience, and workforce & people." Commissioners thanked staff and the consultant and asked that the draft be distilled into measurable action items that departments can implement.

Commissioner Curtis said he had attended stakeholder sessions and described the discussions as robust; Commissioner Linde emphasized turning stakeholder feedback into simple, measurable steps. Commissioner McKinney suggested an objective to encourage departments to remain engaged with the plan and propose updates as needed.

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