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Jurisdiction	Election Date	Proposition
City of Grandview	05/20/2008	Utility Tax Increase - 2 years
City of Grandview	02/04/2003	Utility Tax Increase - 2 years
City of Grandview	09/17/2002	Annexation
City of Grandview	05/21/2002	General Obligation Bonds - $1,000,000
City of Grandview	11/06/2001	General Obligation Bonds - $1,250,000
City of Grandview	11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $1,000,000
City of Grandview	11/04/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $250,000
City of Grandview	09/16/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $250,000

Town of Granger	02/04/2003	Annexation

Town of Harrah	02/29/2000	De-annexation of land
Town of Harrah	11/02/1982	Annexation into Yakima Valley Regional Library District
Town of Harrah	11/07/1967	Prohibit Sunday Liquor Sales

City of Moxee	11/07/2000	Annex into Fire Protection District No. 4
Town of Moxee City	02/02/1982	Town of Moxee City be annexed to and be a part of the Yakima Valley Regional Library
Town of Moxee City	02/03/1981	Library Tax Levy - $4,482
Town of Moxee City	11/06/1979	Library Tax Levy - $4,097
Town of Moxee City	11/07/1978	Library Tax Levy - $4,087.50
Town of Moxee City	11/08/1977	Library Tax Levy - $2,952.31
Town of Moxee City	09/20/1977	Change of Town Name
Town of Moxee City	11/02/1976	Library Tax Levy - $2,893.93
Town of Moxee City	11/05/1974	Library Tax Levy - $2,255.08
Town of Moxee City	11/06/1973	Library Tax Levy - $1,906.17
Town of Moxee City	11/07/1972	Library Tax Levy - $1,357.07
Town of Moxee City	11/02/1971	Library Tax Levy - $1,413.09
Town of Moxee City	03/30/1971	Library Tax Levy - $1,412.75
Town of Moxee City	11/04/1969	Library Tax Levy - $1,031.83
Town of Moxee City	11/05/1968	Library Tax Levy - $1,058.71
Town of Moxee City	11/07/1967	Library Tax Levy - $1,052.36
Town of Moxee City	07/26/1966	Moxee Bond Issue - $15,000
Town of Moxee City	11/02/1965	Library Tax Levy - $878.06
Town of Moxee City	11/03/1964	Library Tax Levy - $837.79

Town of Naches	01/27/1976	Terminate Police Automobile Reserve Fund

City of Selah	08/06/2019	Levy Lid Life for Support of Fire Services
City of Selah	11/07/2006	Contact with Yakima Transit for bus service in the City of Selah
City of Selah	03/08/2005	Library annexation
City of Selah	05/20/1997	General Obligation Street Bonds - $763,000
City of Selah	11/07/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $655,000
City of Selah	05/16/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $550,000
City of Selah	05/28/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $430,000
City of Selah	09/20/1988	Tax Levy - 6 years - $28,375
City of Selah	09/14/1982	Special Levy - 6 years - $24,415
City of Selah	02/07/1978	Annexation
City of Selah	02/07/1978	Assumption of Indebtedness
Town of Selah	11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - $28,000

City of Sunnyside	08/04/2020	Sales and Use Tax Levy for Transportation Improvement Program
City of Sunnyside	04/17/2012	Fire Station Bonds - $5,300,000
City of Sunnyside	03/09/2004	Library annexation
City of Sunnyside	11/08/1994	Law and Justice Center Bonds - $4,300,000
City of Sunnyside	11/07/1989	Swimming Pool Bonds - $1,950,000
City of Sunnyside	11/07/1989	Advisory Proposition Swimming Pool Facilities
City of Sunnyside	11/08/1988	Swimming Pool Bonds - $1,500,000
City of Sunnyside	11/03/1981	Access Road Bonds - $1,200,000
City of Sunnyside	11/04/1980	Access Road Bonds - $675,000
City of Sunnyside	11/04/1980	Street Improvement Bonds - $1,535,000
City of Sunnyside	11/04/1980	Fire Improvement Bonds - $137,000
City of Sunnyside	11/04/1980	City Shop Property Acquisition Bonds - $100,000
City of Sunnyside	11/04/1980	City Hall Property Acquisition Bonds - $225,000
City of Sunnyside	04/05/1977	Bond Issue Sale for Senior Citizens' Center - $100,000
City of Sunnyside	04/05/1977	Bond Issue Sale for South Park - $130,000
City of Sunnyside	11/07/1972	Tax Levy - $95,000
City of Sunnyside	11/02/1971	Tax Levy - $79,000
City of Sunnyside	09/16/1969	General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds - $175,000
City of Sunnyside	05/27/1969	General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds - $175,000

City of Tieton	11/02/2010	City of Tieton to annex into Fire Protection District No. 1

City of Toppenish	02/29/2000	Library Annexation
City of Toppenish	02/02/1999	Fire Safety General Obligation Bonds - $715,000
City of Toppenish	09/15/1998	Fire Safety General Obligation Bonds - $715,000
City of Toppenish	11/04/1997	General Obligation Bonds - $1,200,000
City of Toppenish	11/05/1996	General Obligation Bonds - $350,000
City of Toppenish	02/07/1995	Utility tax increase
City of Toppenish	05/19/1992	Utility tax increase for Police - 3 years
City of Toppenish	02/04/1992	Utility tax increase
City of Toppenish	05/20/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $1,200,000
City of Toppenish	11/06/1984	Swimming / Recreational Facility General Obligation Bonds - $1,350,000
City of Toppenish	11/08/1983	General Obligation Bonds - $590,000
City of Toppenish	11/03/1981	Jail/Police Facility Bonds- $125,000
City of Toppenish	11/06/1979	Toppenish Park and Recreation Bonds - $99,420
City of Toppenish	11/07/1978	Advisory Vote
City of Toppenish	09/19/1972	Council-Manager Form of Municipal Government
City of Toppenish	07/12/1966	Council-Manager Plan of Municipal Government

City of Union Gap	11/05/2019	Annexation of the City of Union Gap to the Yakima County Rural Library District
City of Union Gap	11/06/2012	Proposition to Change the City's Form of Government
City of Union Gap	11/06/2007	Increase in Sales Tax to Fund Public Transportation
City of Union Gap	11/07/2006	Increase in Sales Tax to Fund Public Transportation
City of Union Gap	11/08/2005	Abandon the Mayor-Council Form of Government
City of Union Gap	09/20/1994	City of Union Gap South Broadway Annexation
City of Union Gap	05/18/1982	Fire Truck Purchase Bonds - $160,000
City of Union Gap	11/04/1980	Special Levy - 6 years
City of Union Gap	11/02/1976	Development of Fullbright Park
City of Union Gap	11/02/1976	Fullbright Park Development Bonds - $125,000
City of Union Gap	11/07/1972	Fire Department Building Construction Bonds - $75,000
City of Union Gap	09/19/1972	Park Purchase Development Bonds - $100,000
City of Union Gap	11/03/1964	Public Library Improvement Bonds - $28,000

City of Wapato	02/29/2000	Library Annexation
City of Wapato	02/29/2000	Adopt Council/Manager Form of Government
City of Wapato	11/08/1994	Utility Tax Increase for Fire Department
City of Wapato	11/08/1994	Utility Tax Increase for Police Department
City of Wapato	05/17/1994	Utility Tax Increase
City of Wapato	02/11/1969	Wapato Swimming Pool Bond Issue - $243,000

West Valley Annexation	11/05/1991	Advisory proposition - Annexation of West Valley

City of Yakima	02/11/2020	Levy Lid Lift for public safety, parks and recreation, youth, family and senior and other city services and operations
City of Yakima	11/06/2018	Advisory Vote Regarding Construction of Community Plaza on Parking Lot No. 2 Directly West of the Capital Theater
City of Yakima	11/04/2014	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the City of Yakima
City of Yakima	11/05/2013	Adoption of amendment to the Charter of the City of Yakima to require an affirmative vote of at least five council members to assess, levy or increase any councilmantic tax
City of Yakima	08/06/2013	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the City of Yakima
City of Yakima	08/16/2011	Adoption of amendment to the Charter of the City of Yakima to abandon and abolish the current districting for election of council members and to create seven districts for election of council members within the City of Yakima, and to make further ancillary and corrective amendments thereto
City of Yakima	08/16/2011	Adoption of an amended Charter of the City of Yakima.
City of Yakima	02/08/2011	Adoption of an amendments to the Charter of the City of Yakima to abandon and abolish the Council-Manager form of government and adopt the Mayor-Council form of government within the City of Yakima, and make further amendments.
City of Yakima	02/03/2009	EMS Levy Authorization
City of Yakima	11/07/2006	Increase in Private Utility Tax Rate to Provide Additional Funds to Enhance Community Safety
City of Yakima	04/25/2006	Annexation of the City of Yakima to the Rural County Library District of Yakima County
City of Yakima	11/08/2005	Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Franchise
City of Yakima	02/03/2004	Annexation
City of Yakima	09/18/2001	Yakima Sports Complex Utility Tax
City of Yakima	11/02/1999	Fluoridation
City of Yakima	11/05/1996	Street Improvement Bonds - $25,200,000
City of Yakima	11/08/1994	Park and Recreation Bonds - $5,000,000
City of Yakima	11/08/1994	Street Improvement Bonds - $9,800,000
City of Yakima	11/08/1994	Fire Protection Facilities Bonds - $3,700,000
City of Yakima	11/08/1994	Pacific Power and Light Company Franchise
City of Yakima	11/02/1993	City of Yakima Franchise Proposition
City of Yakima	11/03/1992	City of Yakima - Fireworks ban
City of Yakima	11/06/1990	City of Yakima Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	09/18/1990	Yakima Anti-Crime Utility Tax
City of Yakima	03/15/1988	City of Yakima Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	11/03/1987	Unlimited Tax Levy General Obligation Bonds - $2,250,000
City of Yakima	04/08/1986	General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvements - $5,000,000
City of Yakima	11/05/1985	General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvements - $5,000,000
City of Yakima	11/06/1984	Yakima City Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	11/06/1984	City of Yakima Ordinance Referendum
City of Yakima	09/18/1984	City of Yakima One-Year Levy for Improvements to Lions Swimming Pool - $380,000
City of Yakima	11/08/1983	Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	09/20/1983	City Referendum Proposition
City of Yakima	11/03/1981	Charter Amendment - authorization to increase bid limits for purchasing
City of Yakima	11/03/1981	Bonds - Street Lighting
City of Yakima	11/06/1979	Yakima Park & Recreation Bonds - $3,500,000
City of Yakima	11/07/1978	Code Amendment - Refuse Collection
City of Yakima	11/07/1978	Cox Cablevision Corporation franchise
City of Yakima	11/02/1976	Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	11/05/1974	Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	11/06/1973	Special Election for Yakima City Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	05/22/1973	Community Center Bonds - $1,900,000
City of Yakima	11/07/1972	Yakima City Charter Amendment
City of Yakima	11/02/1971	Park and Recreation Facilities Bonds - $1,900,000
City of Yakima	11/02/1971	Fire Department Facilities Bonds - $1,100,000
City of Yakima	11/02/1971	Prohibiting Expenditures without Electorate Approval
City of Yakima	09/15/1970	Bond - Park & Recreation Service

City of Zillah	11/05/2002	Annexation
City of Zillah	02/06/2001	Library Annexation
City of Zillah	04/25/1995	Zillah Civic Center General Obligation Bonds - $225,000
City of Zillah	11/07/1989	One Year Increase in License and Occupation Tax
City of Zillah	05/20/1980	General Obligation Bonds - $85,000
Town of Zillah	03/13/1951	Special Levy

Jurisdiction	Election Date	Proposition
Yakima County	11/07/2017	Non-Binding Advisory Vote Marijuana production, processing and retail sales in unincorporated Yakima County
Yakima County	11/03/2015	Local Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes
Yakima County	08/07/2012	Local Sales and Use Tax for Jail Operations and Improvements
Yakima County	11/08/2011	A proposal to frame a home rule charter for Yakima County
Yakima County	11/08/2011	EMS Levy Authorization - 10 years
Yakima County	11/03/2009	Local sales and use tax for criminal justice services
Yakima County	11/04/2008	Emergency Medical Service Levies - 4 years
Yakima County	11/06/2007	Advisory Only - Additional $20.00 Annual Vehicle License Fee to Fund Specific Transportation Improvement Projects in Yakima County
Yakima County	11/02/2004	Local Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Services - 5 years
Yakima County	09/17/2002	EMS Levy Authorization - 10 years
Yakima County	11/06/2001	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area
Yakima County	11/02/1999	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area
Yakima County	03/11/1997	Local Criminal Justice Sales/Use Tax
Yakima County	11/05/1996	Emergency Medical Service Levies - 6 years
Yakima County	11/07/1995	Local Criminal Justice Sales/Use Tax
Yakima County	09/20/1994	Funding County-Wide Public Transportation
Yakima County	11/02/1993	Proposed Incorporation of the Area Known as West Valley
Yakima County	11/03/1992	Local Criminal Justice Sales / Use Tax
Yakima County	09/15/1992	Juvenile Justice and Detention Bonds - $9,750,000
Yakima County	05/19/1992	Juvenile Justice and Detention Bonds - $9,750,000
Yakima County	11/05/1991	Annexation of Unincorporated West Valley Area to the City of Yakima
Yakima County	11/06/1990	County-Wide Emergency Services Initiative - 911 Telephone Systems
Yakima County	11/06/1990	Emergency Medical Services Levy - 6 years
Yakima County	11/07/1989	Emergency Medical Services Levy - 6 years

Jurisdiction	Election Date	Proposition
Drainage Improvement District No. 3	09/16/1997	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Drainage Improvement District No. 7	04/09/1991	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Drainage Improvement District No. 12	02/08/1994	Annexation

Drainage Improvement District No. 18	04/25/2000	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Drainage Improvement District No. 25	11/07/1995	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Drainage Improvement District No. 32	05/20/1997	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Drainage Improvement District No. 35	09/19/1995	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Jurisdiction	Election Date	Proposition
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1	08/05/2014	Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1	11/06/2012	Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Facilities General Obligation Bonds - $2,200,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1	11/02/2010	Annexation of the City of Tieton into the Fire District
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1	11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $400,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1	11/05/1985	Authorizing Tax Levy

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	08/06/2019	Levy Lid Lift for Support of Fire Services
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	11/05/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $640,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	05/28/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $640,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	09/20/1988	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	09/14/1982	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	11/07/1978	Fire District Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	11/02/1976	Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2	11/06/1956	Annexation

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 3	02/13/2018	General Obligation Bonds - $1,850,000

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4	08/07/2018	Multiple Year Levy Lid Lift - Permanent
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4	11/02/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4	09/14/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4	11/07/2000	Annexation City of Moxee into the Fire District No. 4
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4	09/15/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5	11/08/1960	Election for the annexation of certain lands within the Roza District to Yakima County Fire Protection District 5
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5	06/24/1958	Special Election for the merger of Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 8, with Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 6	11/07/2017	Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 6	11/08/1994	General Obligation Bonds for Fire District Improvements - $850,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 6	11/02/1982	Authorizing Property Tax Levy

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 7	07/22/1975	Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	02/06/1996	General Obligation Bonds - $180,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $125,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	05/22/1990	General Obligation Bonds - $200,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	11/08/1983	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	11/02/1982	General Obligation Bonds - $130,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	09/19/1978	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	09/21/1976	Special Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	03/09/1954	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9	03/05/1952	General Obligation Bonds - $12,000

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	02/06/1990	General Obligation Bonds - $510,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	11/07/1989	General Obligation Bonds - $510,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	09/20/1988	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	11/03/1987	Emergency Medical Care Levy - 6 years
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	11/03/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	11/03/1981	Special Levy - 6 years
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10	05/26/1959	Formation

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11	11/08/1988	General Obligation Bonds - $246,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11	05/17/1988	General Obligation Bonds - $246,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11	05/17/1988	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11	09/16/1986	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11	10/31/1959	Formation

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12	11/02/2004	Authorizing an Increase in the Regular Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12	11/06/1962	Annexation
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12	12/01/1959	Formation

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/1991	Dissolution of District
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	09/18/1990	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/07/1989	Authorizing Property Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	09/20/1988	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	04/08/1986	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/05/1985	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/07/1984	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/08/1983	Special Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/02/1982	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/02/1982	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	09/15/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/03/1981	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/06/1979	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/07/1978	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	02/07/1978	General Obligation Bonds - $35,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	09/21/1976	Special Tax Levy- 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/18/1975	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	01/29/1974	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	06/26/1973	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	01/25/1972	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	01/26/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13	03/31/1970	Special Tax Levy - 1 year

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	08/02/2016	Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	09/14/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	05/16/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $500,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	05/16/1995	Fire Protection Program Levies
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	11/08/1988	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	11/06/1984	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	11/03/1981	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	02/07/1978	General Obligation Bonds - $44,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14	11/04/1975	Formation of Fire District

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 15	01/12/2012	Merger into Fire District No. 3 by petition method
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 15	11/03/2009	Formation of White Pass Fire District

Jurisdiction	Election Date	Proposition
Mosquito Control No. 1	11/08/2005	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
Mosquito Control No. 1	02/03/1987	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
Mosquito Control No. 1	02/04/1986	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
Mosquito Control No. 1	02/05/1985	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
Mosquito Control No. 1	09/21/1976	Formation of "Yakima County Mosquito Control District Number 1"
Mosquito Control No. 1	09/21/1976	To levy a general tax on all taxable property within the Mosquito Control District, if formed

Benton County Mosquito	11/05/1991	Mosquito District Annexation
Benton County Mosquito	11/05/1991	Tax Levy

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