Voters' Guide General Election November 8 2022 - Yakima County
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Yakima County Official Local
Voters’ G u id e
General Election
November 8
ballots are mailed starting October 19
2022
www.yakimacounty.us/vote
Yakima County Elections Division 509.574.1340 or 1.800.833.0569
iVote@co.yakima.wa.us
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opportunity to register and vote. Your vote is your voice so let your voice be heard and vote!
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About this guide
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in spelling or punctuation.
The content of candidate statements, ballot measure explanatory statements, “for” or “against”
statements and rebuttal statements are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not
represent the position of the Auditor’s Office, Election Division, or Yakima County.
Questions?
contact us
Yakima County Elections Division www.yakimacounty.us/vote
128 N 2nd St Room 117
509.574.1340 or 1.800.833.0569
PO Box 12570
Yakima WA 98909 iVote@co.yakima.wa.us
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Is it after October 31? Please contact our office on how to get registered, update your address, or get a ballot.
How to vote
Your ballot will be mailed no later than Vote your ballot and sign your return envelope.
October 21 to the address you gave us No one can sign for you.
for your voter registration. If you need a You don’t have to vote every contest. Use this
replacement ballot, contact us. guide to help you decide.
Return your ballot by mail, no stamp Return your ballot to an official ballot drop box.
needed. If mailed, your ballot must be
or Drop boxes are open until 8 pm on November 8,
postmarked by November 8 to count. election day.
If you cannot personally return your ballot, only let people you trust deliver it for you.
Check the status of your ballot on VoteWA.gov to see if we received your ballot.
We will contact you before your ballot is processed if:
• your signature is missing
• your signature doesn’t match your voter registration record
accessible voting options
Visit VoteWA.gov to access your ballot online or visit a voting center to use a voting unit that is designed to use
with tactile switches, sip-and-puff devices and headphones.
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The signature on your ballot return envelope must match a signature in your voter registration record for your
ballot to count.
• If you registered online, check the signature on your driver’s license or ID. That’s the signature we’re using to
compare to your ballot signature.
• Your signature doesn’t need to be written in cursive or even be legible. It just needs to match what we already have
on file for you.
• If you aren’t sure what signature you might have used, before you vote, send us a paper registration form and we’ll
update your record.
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Ballot Drop Boxes
look
for
the
logo!
Naches
Tieton
Selah
Yakima (2) Moxee
Union Gap
Parker
Wapato
Harrah Zillah
White Swan
Granger
Toppenish (2) Sunnyside (2)
Grandview
Mabton
drop boxes open 24/7
Grandview City Hall, 207 W 2nd St
Tieton City Hall, 418 Maple St
Granger City Hall, 102 Main St
Toppenish Yakama Nation Offices, 401 Fort Rd
Harrah Town Hall, 11 E Pioneer St
Toppenish City Hall, 21 W 1st Ave
Mabton City Hall, 305 N Main St
Union Gap City Hall, 102 W Ahtanum Rd
Moxee City Hall, 255 W Seattle Ave
Wapato, 205 E 3rd St (behind the library)
Naches Town Hall, 29 E 2nd St
White Swan, 240 Curtis St
Parker, 360 Columbia Rd
Yakima, 1st St & E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Selah City Hall, 115 W Naches Ave
Zillah City Hall, 503 First Ave
Sunnyside, S 8th St & E Edison Ave
indoor drop boxes open 8am-4pm M-F
open until 8pm election day
Yakima County Courthouse Security Station, 128 N 2nd St
Yakima County Auditor’s Office, 128 N 2nd St Rm 117
election day only 8am-8pm
Sunnyside Neighborhood Health, 617 Scoon Rd
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What’s Inside
This guide has information for all local races and measures that are on the ballot for this election in Yakima
County. Your ballot will only have the races and issues that you are eligible to vote on based on where you
live.
Every ten years, updated census information is used to redraw the boundaries of some voting districts, so you
may have been reassigned to a new legislative or commissioner district. To learn more about redistricting, visit
www.redistricting.wa.gov.
Federal Offices County Offices
U.S. Senator Assessor.............................................................. 6
U.S. Representative, Congressional District 4 Auditor................................................................. 6
Clerk.................................................................... 7
State Offices Coroner............................................................... 8
Secretary of State Prosecuting Attorney........................................... 9
Sheriff.................................................................. 9
Treasurer............................................................. 10
State Legislative Offices
Commissioner, District 1...................................... 11
Legislative District 13 Commissioner, District 2...................................... 12
Senator Commissioner, District 3...................................... 13
Representatives District Court Judge, Positions 1-4......................14-16
Legislative District 14
Representatives
Legislative District 15 Measures
Senator
Representatives Yakima County.................................................... 17
City of Selah........................................................ 18
East Valley School District................................... 19
State Supreme Court Justices
Mabton School District........................................ 20
Positions 1, 5 and 6 Union Gap School District................................... 21
Candidate statements for the offices listed above
can be found in the Washington State Voter
Pamphlet.
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Assessor Auditor
Jacob C. Tate Charles Ross
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
No Information Submitted Yakima County Auditor, 2014 to Current; Washington State
Representative, 2006 to 2014; Yakima County Precinct
Other Professional Experience Officer, #1301; Councilman and Mayor, Town of Naches
25+ years working for Yakima County 1997 to 2006
Education Other Professional Experience
Formal education in nuclear power, radiological controls, United States Navy, 1990 – 1994
and water chemistry control while in the US Navy. Studied
appraisal, programming, systems design, database design Education
and management, management principles, and math with Associate of Arts Degree, Yakima Valley College; Associate
an emphasis in statistical modeling. of Applied Science Degree, Mt. Hood Community College
Community Service Community Service
Board member for New Leaders Yakima County Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lifetime Member; The American
Legion, 15-Year Member; Naches Lions Club
Statement
I was born in Yakima and have always believed in the Statement
community and the valley. When the current Assessor If re-elected to a third term, I will continue working hard
announced he was not going to seek reelection I knew that I for the public. Doing things like accepting credit cards for
needed to run to continue working towards the transparency payment, offering a drive-through window and remaining
and customer service we have created here. open when many other government offices closed. I am
especially proud of our elections department, which recently
I have worked for Yakima County for more than 25 years recounted, by hand, a 40,000-vote, countywide race and
and I believe in service over self. I believe in efficiency, found just one error.
equity in taxation, and above all transparency in the
work we do for all of the County. I am looking forward to I believe the experience gained from serving four terms
continuing to serve you and Yakima County. in the Washington State House of Representatives and
almost nine years as mayor and city council member in
Contact me my hometown of Naches has helped make me a qualified
(509) 930-7649; jacobtateforassessor@gmail.com; leader. Thank you for your support.
https://jacobtateforyakimacounty.com/
Contact me
(509) 945-5044; friendsofcharlesross@gmail.com
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Clerk
Billie Maggard Mischa Venables
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I have over 25 years’ experience in the legal field from civil, No Information Submitted
real estate, elderly and criminal law. I have been with the
Clerk’s Office for the past 4 1/2 years working as an Office Other Professional Experience
Specialist/In-Court Clerk. I am responsible for maintaining Current Senior Account for Yakima County Clerk, Real
the record of the courts, exhibits and working directly with Estate Broker with Professional Realty Services, Local Small
Court Administration, our Judicial Officers and our Jury office, Business Owner, 20 years of Management and Accounting
as well as assisting legal counsel. experience. Currently Manage Clerks office Budget and
have been an Auditing officer for the office.
Other Professional Experience
I have an excellent professional working relationship with Education
departments heads and legal counsel. Earned Certified Public Official designation through the
County training institute. Obtained Associates degree of arts
Education and science. Conflict resolution and Management Action
Graduate of East Valley High School; Trend College - Legal Program training. Budget and Fiscal Management through
Assistant; Certificate: Woman In Leadership Institute for Court Management
Community Service Community Service
No Information Submitted Member of Backcountry Horsemen of WA. Former MOPS
(mother of pre-schooler) leader through church.
Statement
Under our current Clerk we have had over 35 employees Statement
leave within the past 3 years. We need to retain our staff and I supports the American dream! I’m running for Clerk with
properly train them to better assist you and our court system. the goal to continue to increase efficiency, transparency
I will work directly with you, the taxpayers, and assist you, and communication. As Senior Accountant, I have
the courts and be present and available to directly help staff. established processes and procedures resulting in zero
state audit findings for better transparency. I’ve created
The Clerk’s Office needs a leader. I have the skills and greater efficiency by offering credit cards readers. I believe
the desire to lead the Clerk’s Office in the right direction communication is key in creating a harmonious flow of
to better assist the taxpayers and work directly with other information to facilitate the needs of the public as well as
departments to assure we succeed. I am the best candidate creating good working relationships with other departments
for Clerk. and customers. I’m passionate about public service and
would be humbled to serve if elected as Yakima County
Contact me Clerk! I’m proud to be American!
(509) 969-8089; billiemaggard2@gmail.com
Contact me
MischaForClerk@gmail.com;
https://mischavenables.wixsite.com/mischaforclerk
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Coroner
James “Jim” Curtice Marshall Slight
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I am so honored to have been elected after my first No Information Submitted
campaign and have been happily serving as Yakima County
coroner since January 2019. I’ve learned and accomplished Other Professional Experience
so much during my first term in office, and I’m excited to My name is Marshall Slight. I’ve worked as the Chief
have the opportunity to keep the momentum going. My re- Deputy Coroner for the last 13 years and will bring that
election campaign will be ran the same way as my first- with hands on experience and knowledge with me when elected
honesty, integrity and devotion to public service. as your county coroner. I have worked closely with all the
funeral homes in the valley as well as all local and state
Other Professional Experience law enforcement. During this time I have been involved
Paramedic since 2002, ABMDI (American Board of Medico- in investigating over 200 homicides, 500 suicides and
legal Death Investigator) since 2019 hundreds of overdose deaths and car fatalities. There is no
substitute for hands on experience.
Education
Hundreds of hours of continuing medical and death Education
investigator education. No Information Submitted
Community Service Community Service
Board member, Safe Yakima, Yakima K9 Foundation, I was heavily involved with the Yakima Sunkings, CWU
Volunteer CWHC Rugby and church youth groups.
Statement Statement
I feel like I’m just getting started and hope to continue No Information Submitted
moving forward in my position. I will continue to seek out
and apply for grants to further expand the Yakima County Contact me
Coroner’s office to the level of expertise and professionalism Marshall4coroner@gmail.com; marshall4coroner.com
our county deserves. My passion to advocate for the missing
and deceased, as well as for the families that are left behind,
has only increased since being in office and I hope that I am
able to continue serving as your Yakima County Coroner.
Contact me
(509) 930-4522; curticeforcoroner@gmail.com;
curticeforcoroner.com
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Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff
Joseph A. Brusic Robert C. Udell
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
I was first elected to the position of Yakima County Sheriff, Yakima County
Prosecutor in 2014 and took office in January 2015. I was
re-elected to serve my second term in 2018. Other Professional Experience
No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience
Previous to being elected as Yakima County Prosecutor, I Education
worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Yakima County BS, Washington State University
and Kitsap County for nearly thirteen years. Additionally, I
practiced personal injury, social security and L & I law. Community Service
No Information Submitted
Education
I obtained my undergraduate degree in History from the Statement
University of Washington and my Juris Doctor degree from No Information Submitted
the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1988.
Contact me
Community Service (509) 480-8811; traciuz@aol.com;
No Information Submitted friendsofrobertudellforsheriff.com
Statement
I have been honored to serve as your elected prosecuting
attorney for the past eight years. I, and everyone in the
Yakima County Prosecutor’s Office, strive daily to provide
public safety to all residents of Yakima County. We
embrace and appreciate our role as public servants in all
divisions - Criminal, Civil and Support. We will continue to
ethically and honestly fight for justice and accountability. I
sincerely invite you to continue to discuss with me the
crime in our county. Your opinion matters greatly to us all.
Collectively, we shall make our community stronger and
safer.
Contact me
(509) 961-1283; joebrusic9@gmail.com
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Treasurer this
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Ilene Thomson
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(Prefers Republican Party) blank
Elected Experience
I have served 5 terms as your Yakima County Treasurer,
2002 – Present
Other Professional Experience
Certified Governmental Investment Professional (CGIP);
Yakima County Assistant Treasurer, 1994-2002; Yakima
County Treasurer’s Accounting Manager, 1991-1994;
Yakima County Treasurer’s Financial Systems Analyst, 1990-
1991; Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Internal Auditor/
Corporate Officer (Assistant Treasurer), 1986-1990
Education
B.S. Business Administration/Management Science with
a Minor in Computer Science, Central WA University;
Associates Arts Degree, Yakima Valley Community College
Community Service
Past President of Washington Association of County
Officials; Southeast Regional Education Chair of the
Washington Association of County Treasurers; Former
member of United Way Leadership and numerous other
community-based committees and organizations.
Statement
It has been my privilege to serve as your Yakima County
Treasurer for the last 20 years, and I look forward to another
4 years. I respect the responsibility of providing leadership
over this operation, which serves over 100 different
agencies, handles in excess of $2 billion annually and
manages an investment portfolio of over $450 million.
My commitment to protecting the public’s trust while
continuing to serve taxpayers effectively and efficiently
will always be my number one priority. I will continue to
implement new methods and technology to enhance our
operations and provide a valued service to the community.
Contact me
(509) 961-8606; thomsonfortreasurer@gmail.com
10County Commissioner
District 1
Amanda McKinney Angie Girard
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Democratic Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
County Commissioner, Position 1 None
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience
Mortgage Banker, Caliber Home Loans Owner/Broker, Director of accreditation, planning, compliance,
Viewmont Mortgage Loans administration at Pacific Northwest University of Health
Sciences (PNWU); Middle school math and science teacher
Education and administrator, Yakima School District
Dual Bachelor of Science, Pre-Law Emphasis in Criminal
Justice & Political Science Emphasis in Constitutional Law, Education
CWU; Licensed Mortgage Broker-HUD, FHA, VA USDA; MA in Education, Administration Specialization and BA in
NMLS Licensed Mortgage Advisor Elementary Education, Heritage University
Community Service Community Service
Rotary, 17 years – Board of Trustees, Rotary Youth Public Facilities District Board, City of Yakima Lodging Tax
Exchange Officer; Yakima Greenway Jr Gap2Gap Race Advisory Committee, Dispute Resolution of Yakima and
Director, 10 years; United Way Co-Chair Annual Campaign Kittitas Counties Board, Junior Achievement, South Central
2016/2017; YMCA Board; Habitat for Humanity/St. Paul Washington Science Olympiad Board, South Central
Cathedral Co-Chair; St Paul Cathedral School/CTCS School Washington STEM Advisory Team, United Way of Central
Board President; Yakima Diocese Catholic Education Task Washington Review Panel, Yakima County Democrats
Force; Yakima County Women’s Prison Reentry Program; Annual FDR Dinner planning committee, South Central
Yakima County 2040 Facilities Planning Task Force Washington Federation of Democratic Women, Legislative
District 14 Democrats Chair
Statement
I am excited to work proactively on behalf of everyone in Statement
Yakima County. My business background and community Every challenge I’ve faced has built courage to take on the
involvement prepared me well to handle important next, taught me lessons in humility and accountability, and
issues. With your support, I will continue to bring energy, honed practices that are inclusive, scalable, transparent, and
responsiveness, access, and transparency. measurable. That blend of values and skills enabled Pacific
Northwest University of Health Sciences to be accredited
As a mother to young children, I want to see a safe, two years ahead of schedule and laid the groundwork for the
prosperous county with vibrant leadership that inspires our health professional education programs being realized today.
youth to return, invest in our community, build businesses
and raise families. It takes energy and vision to manage As county commissioner, we will experience similar success
the business of Yakima County. I am motivated, qualified, in alleviating homelessness, reducing crime, minimizing the
capable - and just getting started. I want to remain your effects of climate change, bettering our health outcomes,
County Commissioner! and ensuring our businesses and nonprofits flourish.
Contact me Contact me
(509) 833-4857; amanda@amandamckinney.us (509) 969-7388; angiegirardforcommissioner@gmail.com;
www.amandamckinney.us www.angieforyakima.com
11County Commissioner
District 2
Kyle Curtis Dulce Gutierrez
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Democrat Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
Yakima County Planning Commission, elected Vice-Chair; Fmr. Yakima City Councilmember, Assistant Mayor. As
Yakima Homeless Coalition; City of Yakima Community a non-partisan Councilmember, Dulce delivered for our
Integration Committee neighborhoods by improving community centers, parks,
streets, and alleyways. She also made an impact on public
Other Professional Experience safety, focusing on youth gang prevention and domestic
Chief Financial Officer for Ramsey Companies, family violence reduction.
businesses located in Wapato and White Swan; AgForestry
Leadership Program Alumni Other Professional Experience
Legal Aid helping people become citizens, Washington State
Education Labor Council.
Harvard Business School Executive Education, Certificate
“Investing to Build Sustainable Communities”; Bachelor of Education
Arts in Finance, University of Washington; Eisenhower High A.C. Davis High School. B.A., University of Washington.
School
Community Service
Community Service Funded upgrades to Lions Pool, Franklin Pool, Cherry
Yakima Downtown Rotary; New Leaders of Yakima County; Park, Washington Fruit Community Center, and Henry
Central WA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Yakima Beauchamp Community Center. Created Domestic Violence
County Development Association; Yakima Pride Victim’s Advocacy program. In her personal life, Dulce
serves on the Executive Boards of YWCA Yakima and OIC
Statement of Washington.
I’m running for County Commissioner because Yakima
County needs fresh, bold leadership to help to tackle rising Statement
crime, find compassionate solutions for homelessness, On Yakima City Council, Dulce Gutierrez earned a reputation
improve mental health and drug addiction support, and for being a hard worker who delivers for our neighborhoods.
increase our affordable housing options. As a CFO, I’ll From clean, safe parks to youth development and gang
ensure we budget and prioritize responsibly so we can make prevention, Dulce makes smart investments that build strong
positive impacts on our residents. communities. The results are clear: During her time on City
Council, area crime fell over 30%, and Dulce delivered big
I will work passionately for you and our community, a neighborhood improvements.
community that has given so much to me. I am committed to
being available and accessible to you. I ask for your vote so With brand-new County Commission districts, our
we can make Yakima a great place to live and work. neighborhoods have the chance to elect a champion. Dulce
has proven that she can deliver for our neighborhoods, from
Contact me Union Gap to Yakima and Terrace Heights. Vote Dulce
(509) 563-5104; kyle@kyleforyakima.com; Gutierrez for Yakima County Commission, District 2!
KyleForYakima.com
Contact me
electdulce.com
12County Commissioner
District 3
LaDon Linde Steven L. Saunders
(Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience
Yakima County Commissioner, 2020-Present Precinct Committee Officer
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience
Director of Medical Staff Office/Compliance Officer/Human Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Veteran with 30+
Resources, Astria Sunnyside Hospital, 2006-2020; Co- years of honorable service. Deployment tours to Panama,
Owner, business/personnel manager, Jayelle Dairy, 1985- Philippines, and Afghanistan. Awards received include the
2006 Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge
x2. Washington State Patrol Trooper, PeEll Town Marshal,
Education DSHS Juvenile Corrections Officer. National Guard duties
State-Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish); Bachelor’s include State Partnership Program Thailand, Homeland
Degree, Brigham Young University; Granger High School Response Force Disaster Liaison, Counter Drug Task Force.
Yakima Training Center Emergency Services Director. Co-
Community Service Owner Agricultural Tourism Hobby Cattle Ranch, Camping
Board of Directors and State President, WA State Dairy and Event Venue (Wapato).
Federation; Lay leadership in Yakima County, The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Truancy Board, Sunnyside Education
School District; Youth Basketball Coach; Miss Sunnyside US Army Sergeants Major Academy
and Miss Yakima County Organizations, Yakima Downtown
Rotary Community Service
Commander Veterans Foreign Wars. Yakama Warriors,
Statement Special Forces / Ranger Associations, Yakima County
Public safety is my first priority. We are working to get law Emergency Management
enforcement the tools and increased staff to beat back the
threats of gangs, violent crime and the drug trade. We are Statement
also working to help coordinate law enforcement efforts I’m a Servant Warrior who has planned, trained and
between the county, our cities, and the Yakama Nation. We responded to many communities’ service needs at home
are more effective when we work together. and abroad. Citizens must be informed and engaged in local
issues such as protecting water rights, school safety, and
With 30 years of leadership experience in agriculture, stopping government overreach. Public servants are tasked
healthcare, and my local church, I am committed to bringing with protecting citizens’ liberties, business interests, property
transparent and responsive government to Yakima County. I rights, and family values. I will strive to identify and empower
ask for your vote so I can keep working for all the people of strong local public servants to serve, build strong teams and
Yakima County. ensure” liberty and justice for all.” The Constitution is meant
to protect liberty, not take it away. Voting for me is a strong
Contact me first step towards protecting our freedoms.
(509) 830-0639; ladon@ladonlinde.com; ladonlinde.com
Contact me
(509) 907-3417; steve@saundersforyakima.com;
www.saundersforyakima.com
13District Court Judge
Position 1
Gary Hintze Wes Gano
Elected Experience Elected Experience
First Commissioner District Director (2014-2016), Precinct None
Committee Officer (2003-2022).
Other Professional Experience
Other Professional Experience 1993–Present Attorney in Private Litigation Practice;
Yakima County District Court Judge, March 2022 to present; 2017-Present Judge Pro-Tem, Yakima County District Court;
Yakima County Prosecutor’s Office, Deputy Prosecuting 2011-2014 Municipal Court Judge for City of Selah; 1/2003-
Attorney (2000-2022), where I served in the District Court, 8/2003 Contract City Attorney for City of Selah; 2000-2001
Juvenile, Felony, Narcotics, Special Assault (supervisor), Contract Prosecutor for City of Yakima; 1990-1993 Assistant
and Gang Units prosecuting crimes such as thefts, domestic Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General’s
violence, sexual assaults, firearm offenses, narcotics Office
trafficking, and murder. Judge pro tem in the municipal
courts of Yakima, Union Gap, Wapato, and Granger (2011- Education
2022). University of Puget Sound School of Law, Juris Doctor 1989;
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts 1985; YVCC,
Education Associate in Arts 1983; West Valley High School Class of
Seattle University School of Law, Tacoma, WA - Juris Doctor, 1981.
May 1997; University of Washington, Seattle, WA - B.A.
degrees in Business Administration (Finance) and History, Community Service
June 1993 Voices for Children Foundation, a local non-profit benefitting
Yakima Foster Children; Volunteer Attorney Services
Community Service
No Information Submitted Statement
For the last five years, in addition to my private practice, I
Statement have served as one of the Judges Pro-Tem for Yakima
As your District Court Judge, I am honored to have the County District Court. I also served as the presiding
opportunity to continue to serve our community. I have Judge in Selah Municipal Court for 3 years. I now seek to
pursued justice throughout my previous 21+ years as further serve our community by applying this experience,
a Yakima County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and my combined with 32 years of statewide litigation practice in
many years as a judge pro tem. My combined experience Municipal, District, Superior, Appellate and Federal Court,
has earned me the overwhelming support of judges, law as your District Court Judge. I have lived here for most of
enforcement, and community leaders throughout Yakima my life, and my family has roots in the Yakima Valley. I am
County (see website). As your judge, I promise to continue committed to judicial service in our community.
to work hard, to treat all people with respect and fairness,
and to give justice to all those that come before me. I ask for Contact me
your vote. (509) 698-3362; electwesgano@gmail.com;
www.electwesgano.com
Contact me
judgehintze@gmail.com; judgehintze.com
14District Court Judge
Position 2 Position 3
Brian Sanderson Donald Engel
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted.
Yakima County District Court Judge.
Other Professional Experience
Prior to being elected to this position in 2010, I ran my own
law firm and presided as the Selah Municipal Court Judge. I
have also served as a special prosecutor, public defender,
Washington State Assistant Attorney General and Judge Pro
Tem for multiple courts throughout the county.
Education
Juris Doctorate University of Idaho.
Community Service
Boy Scouts of America (Merit Badge Counselor), East Valley
Little League (Coach), Yakima County Volunteer Attorney
Services (Volunteer attorney and later speaker at continuing
legal education for attorneys), Judged and helped facilitate
mock trials for school children in the community.
Statement
Thank you for allowing me to serve as one of your District
Court Judges. I respect the trust you have placed in me and
will continue to treat everyone fairly under the law. My wife
and I have enjoyed raising our family in Yakima County and
remain committed to the quality and safety of our community.
I appreciate your vote and will work hard for you.
Contact me
No Information Submitted
15District Court Judge this
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Alfred G. Schweppe
Elected Experience
Yakima County District Court Judge, 2013- present.
Other Professional Experience
Yakima County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1995-2001;
Attorney/Partner, Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S. 2002-2012
Education
Seattle University, B.A. Political Science, 1983; Seattle
University School of Law, J.D. 1991
Community Service
Yakima County Planning Commission, 2010-2012
Statement
Judge Schweppe has served on the District Court
Bench since 2013. He has 30 years of legal and judicial
experience handling both civil and criminal matters. Judge
Schweppe believes judges should be fair, compassionate,
and respectful. Currently, he serves as presiding judge
overseeing the administrative operations of the court. He
also presides over DUI Court which promotes public safety
through intensive court monitored treatment of repeat DUI
offenders while holding them accountable at the same time.
The goal is to make Yakima County safer. Judge Schweppe
is a U.S. Army veteran and resides in Yakima with his wife
Jennifer.
Contact me
alschweppe@gmail.com
16Yakima County
Proposition No. 1 For questions about this measure,
Explanatory contact:
Emergency Medical Service Levies Antone Miller
Statement (509) 834-9474
Shall the County of Yakima be authorized to continue antone.miller@co.yakima.wa.us
to impose regular property tax levies of twenty-five
cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation
(.25/$1,000.00) beginning January 1, 2024, and ending The Yakima Board of County Commissioners adopted
December 31, 2029, the proceeds to be used to provide Resolution No. 164-2022, requesting an election to continue
emergency medical care or emergency medical services, its emergency medical services (EMS) levy. Passage of
according to RCW 84.52.069? Proposition No. 1 would allow Yakima County to replace
the emergency medical services levy expiring in December
EMS Levy Authorization – Yes 2023. This measure would authorize a property tax levy in
EMS Levy Authorization – No an amount not to exceed twenty-five cents per $1,000 of
assessed valuation each year beginning in January 2024
and continuing each year for five (5) successive years.
The taxes collected by this replacement levy will be used
to pay for emergency training and equipment, medical
supplies, operating insurance, and salaries to deliver critical
medical care and emergency services which are otherwise
not adequately funded. Exemptions from taxes may be
available to certain homeowners. To determine if you
qualify, call the Yakima County Assessor at 509-574-1100.
Statement Submitted by committee volunteers: Statement
Ken Frazier, Nathan Craig, and No committee volunteers
for John Stouffer against
For 31 years, county residents have supported and No statement submitted.
benefited from the Emergency Medical Service Levy.
The EMS levy provides invaluable training, personnel,
and equipment area fire departments rely on to provide
emergency medical services. As Yakima County has grown,
so have requests for service. Prior to the original 1991
levy, requests for EMS service were less than 6,000 yearly.
Today, that number has grown to nearly 20,000. The EMS
levy is not a new tax it’s the renewal of the same 25 cents
per $1000 of assessed value that has been approved by
voters since 1991.
Vote Yes for EMS!
The resolution that was submitted by the district for this measure is available at www.VoteWA.gov in your personalized Voter
Guide.
17City of Selah
Proposition No. 1 For questions about this measure,
Explanatory contact:
Bonds to Construct Law and Justice Center Dan Christman, Chief of Police
Statement (509) 698-7346
The City Council of the City of Selah, Washington, dan.christman@selahwa.gov
passed Ordinance No. 2167, concerning law and
justice facilities to prevent crime and protect rights. This
proposition would authorize the City to: construct a Law The City of Selah seeks voter approval for financing
and Justice Center suitable for serving the community's its Law and Justice Center. The existing police station
current and future police department and municipal court facility is leased from a commercial landlord, and the
needs and for preventing crime, preserving the public City pays monthly rent, all property taxes and all building
peace, and protecting life, property and the rights of all improvement costs. The municipal court is housed inside
persons; issue no more than $12,700,000 of general City Hall. These existing facilities do not meet the needs of
obligation bonds maturing within 31 years; and levy law enforcement in an era of modern policing or municipal
annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all as court operations.
specified in Ordinance No. 2167. Should this proposition
be: This proposition would authorize up to $12,700,000 of
general obligation bonds to construct a modern law and
Approved justice facility on City-owned land located on West Naches
Rejected Avenue. The City currently lacks funding to pay for the
project. The bonds would mature within a maximum of 31
years and be paid from annual excess property tax levies
at an estimated rate of 53 cents per $1,000 of assessed
value or, for a home with an assessed value of $300,000,
approximately $159/year ($13.25/month).
Submitted by committee volunteers:
Statement Katrina Henkle, Christina Williams, Statement
and Lisa Gordon No committee volunteers
for https://www.facebook.com/groups/ against
safeandsecureselah
Selah urgently needs a new Law and Justice Building to No statement submitted.
house our Police Dept, Courts, and Council Chambers.
The current police department is substantially under-sized,
faces significant challenges not visible from the outside,
and no longer serves the needs of the department or our
community. It’s not owned by the city, and taxpayers are
obligated to a "triple-net lease!” Secured spaces (evidence,
records, and interview and holding rooms) do not meet
industry standards. Court uses space inside City Hall to
conduct business. A new facility built on city-owned land is
the most responsible investment of taxpayer dollars.
The resolution that was submitted by the district for this measure is available at www.VoteWA.gov in your personalized Voter
Guide.
18East Valley School District
Proposition No. 1 For questions about this measure,
contact:
Explanatory Russell Hill, Superintendent and
Capital Levy to Expand East Valley Central Middle
School Commons Statement Secretary to the Board
(509) 573-7320
The Board of Directors of East Valley School District hill.russ@evsd90.org
No. 90 adopted Resolution No. 421-21/22, concerning
a proposition to relieve overcrowding and improve Passage of Proposition No. 1 would allow the levy of taxes
operating efficiencies. This proposition would authorize over a two-year period to pay costs to expand East Valley
the District to levy the following excess taxes, on all Central Middle School Commons. The School Board
taxable property within the District, to expand the East determined that there is a need to expand the Commons to
Valley Central Middle School Commons: relieve overcrowding and to improve operating efficiencies.
The expansion of the Commons will address the increased
Estimated Levy student population by providing additional space to
Collection Year Rate/$1,000 Levy Amount accommodate student lunches, extracurricular activities,
Assessed Value student/family night activities, and staff professional
2023 $1.03 $2,500,000 development. Further information is available at https://
www.evsd90.org/.
2024 $1.02 $2,650,000
The proposed two-year capital levy would authorize
all as specified in Resolution No. 421-21/22. Should this collection of taxes to provide $2,500,000 in 2023 and
proposition be approved? $2,650,000 in 2024. The tax levy rate required to produce
these levy amounts is estimated to be $1.03 in 2023 and
Levy – Yes $1.02 in 2024 (estimated levy rate per $1,000 of assessed
Levy – No value). Exemptions from taxes may be available to certain
homeowners, call Yakima County Assessor (509) 574-1100.
Statement Submitted by committee volunteer: Statement
Justin Heater No committee volunteers
for Jheater@acehardware.com against
The Moxee community continues to grow at a quick No statement submitted.
pace, forcing our schools to expand with the growth. The
Commons area at East Valley Central Middle School has
fallen behind the growth rate and the number of students at
the school. The current Commons occupancy capacity is
approximately 225 people, with the student population now
over 800 this area is under sized. Due to overcrowding
the school has 3 different lunch times and students are still
having to eat in the Gym or Outside. Please vote Yes on
this Levy and allow our school to operate efficiently. Thank
You.
The resolution that was submitted by the district for this measure is available at www.VoteWA.gov in your personalized Voter
Guide.
19Mabton School District
Proposition No. 1 For questions about this measure,
contact:
Explanatory Joseph R. Castilleja, Superintendent
Bonds to Improve Safety and Expand and Renovate
Mabton Junior/Senior High School Statement and Secretary to the Board
(509) 894-4852
The Board of Directors of Mabton School District No. castillejaj@msd120.org
120 adopted Resolution No. 07-25-22-03, concerning a
proposition to provide safe, modern facilities to enhance Passage of Proposition No. 1 would authorize Mabton
learning. This proposition would authorize the District School District to issue $12,800,000 of bonds to: Expand
to: expand and renovate Mabton Junior/Senior High and renovate Mabton Junior/Senior High School, including:
School (including constructing junior high classrooms (1) constructing junior high classrooms and support
and support space addition to replace existing portables; space addition to replace existing portable classrooms;
providing entry point access controls and security (2) providing entry point access controls and security
systems; renovating playfields, parking, student pickup/ systems; (3) renovating, improving, replacing or upgrading
drop off areas and other school facilities); issue no more playfields, parking, student pickup/drop off areas and
than $12,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing other school facilities; and (4) making other facility and site
within 25 years; and levy annual excess property taxes to improvements. Further information is available at https://
repay the bonds, all as specified in Resolution No. 07-25- www.msd120.org/.
22-03. Should this proposition be:
The bonds will be repaid from annual property taxes,
Approved collected over a maximum of 25 years, at an estimated rate
Rejected of $2.61 per $1,000 of assessed value. The District projects
the bond tax rate will exceed the expiring capital levy tax
rate by approximately $0.93 per $1,000 of assessed value,
or approximately $186 per year ($15.50 per month) for a
$200,000 home. Exemptions from taxes may be available,
call Yakima County Assessor (509) 574-1100.
Submitted by committee volunteers:
Statement LaDon Linde, William H. Flower, and Statement
No committee volunteers
for Jason Morrow against
Yes4Mabton@gmail.com
Mabton's Junior High students currently attend class in No statement submitted.
aged-out portables. The proposed bond will give these
students a real school building to meet in. This proposal is
the most efficient use of tax dollars long-term, as there will
be just one 7-12 building to staff, which also provides safe
campus entrances. This bond replaces the current capital
levy, allows for construction to start within a year, and is one
of the lowest assessment rates among Lower Yakima Valley
school districts. Please support our students and staff by
voting yes on the proposed construction bond.
The resolution that was submitted by the district for this measure is available at www.VoteWA.gov in your personalized Voter
Guide.
20Union Gap School District
Proposition No. 1 For questions about this measure,
contact:
Explanatory Lisa G. Gredvig, Superintendent and
Bonds to Improve Safety and Construct School Facilities
Statement Secretary to the Board
The Board of Directors of Union Gap School District (509) 654-7985
No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 163-22, concerning a lgredvig@uniongap.org
proposition to improve safety, outdated infrastructure
and athletic facilities. This proposition would authorize Passage of Proposition No. 1 would authorize Union
the District to: make District-wide safety, security and Gap School District to issue $9,655,000 of bonds to: (1)
infrastructure improvements (including acquiring and make District-wide safety, security and infrastructure
installing entry point access controls and security improvements (including acquiring and installing entry point
systems; upgrading the existing gymnasium; expanding access controls and security systems; upgrading existing
and upgrading parking areas; and acquiring and gymnasium; expanding and upgrading parking areas;
installing playground equipment); construct an auxiliary acquiring and installing playground equipment); and (2)
gymnasium; issue no more than $9,655,000 of general construct an auxiliary gymnasium. Further information is
obligation bonds maturing within 18 years; and levy available at https://www.uniongapschool.org/.
annual excess property taxes to repay the bonds, all
as specified in Resolution No. 163-22. Should this The bonds will be repaid from annual property taxes over
proposition be: approximately 18 years at an estimated rate of $1.43 per
$1,000 of assessed value, or approximately $24 per month
Approved for a $200,000 home. The new bond rate is expected to
Rejected be at or below the existing bond rate because the District’s
outstanding bonds mature in 2022. Consequently, the
District anticipates Proposition No. 1 will not increase
the District’s tax rates. Exemptions from taxes may be
available, call Yakima County Assessor (509) 574-1100.
Submitted by committee volunteers:
Statement Tony Silver, Blanca Ramirez Arias, and Statement
No committee volunteers
for Patrick Vincent against
www.uniongapschool.org
The students and community of Union Gap require an No statement submitted.
additional gymnasium and improvements for student safety
and educational needs. The current bond for the school
is maturing and this new bond proposal will enhance the
safety measures to better protect students from outside
threats, expand kitchen facilities, and most importantly add
an additional gymnasium activity center. A new gymnasium
will allow for multiple classes from different grade levels to
have indoor activities at the same time all year, which is
especially important during the winter. The new spaces will
also create additional capacity to support community sports
and activity programs.
The resolution that was submitted by the district for this measure is available at www.VoteWA.gov in your personalized Voter
Guide.
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