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City of Grandview
Election Date	Proposition
05/20/2008	Utility Tax Increase - 2 years
02/04/2003	Utility Tax Increase - 2 years
09/17/2002	Annexation
05/21/2002	General Obligation Bonds - $1,000,000
11/06/2001	General Obligation Bonds - $1,250,000
11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $1,000,000
11/04/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $250,000
09/16/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $250,000
Town of Granger
Election Date	Proposition
02/04/2003	Annexation
Town of Harrah
Election Date	Proposition
02/29/2000	De-annexation of land
11/02/1982	Annexation into Yakima Valley Regional Library District
11/07/1967	Prohibit Sunday Liquor Sales
City of Moxee
Election Date	Proposition
11/07/2000	Annex into Fire Protection District No. 4
02/02/1982	Town of Moxee City be annexed to and be a part of the Yakima Valley Regional Library
02/03/1981	Library Tax Levy - $4,482
11/06/1979	Library Tax Levy - $4,097
11/07/1978	Library Tax Levy - $4,087.50
11/08/1977	Library Tax Levy - $2,952.31
09/20/1977	Change of Town Name
11/02/1976	Library Tax Levy - $2,893.93
11/05/1974	Library Tax Levy - $2,255.08
11/06/1973	Library Tax Levy - $1,906.17
11/07/1972	Library Tax Levy - $1,357.07
11/02/1971	Library Tax Levy - $1,413.09
03/30/1971	Library Tax Levy - $1,412.75
11/04/1969	Library Tax Levy - $1,031.83
11/05/1968	Library Tax Levy - $1,058.71
11/07/1967	Library Tax Levy - $1,052.36
07/26/1966	Moxee Bond Issue - $15,000
11/02/1965	Library Tax Levy - $878.06
11/03/1964	Library Tax Levy - $837.79
Town of Naches
Election Date	Proposition
01/27/1976	Terminate Police Automobile Reserve Fund
City of Selah
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/2022	Bonds to Construct Law and Justice Center
08/06/2019	Levy Lid Life for Support of Fire Services
11/07/2006	Contact with Yakima Transit for bus service in the City of Selah
03/08/2005	Library annexation
05/20/1997	General Obligation Street Bonds - $763,000
11/07/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $655,000
05/16/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $550,000
05/28/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $430,000
09/20/1988	Tax Levy - 6 years - $28,375
09/14/1982	Special Levy - 6 years - $24,415
02/07/1978	Annexation
02/07/1978	Assumption of Indebtedness
11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - $28,000
City of Sunnyside
Election Date	Proposition
08/04/2020	Sales and Use Tax Levy for Transportation Improvement Program
04/17/2012	Fire Station Bonds - $5,300,000
03/09/2004	Library annexation
11/08/1994	Law and Justice Center Bonds - $4,300,000
11/07/1989	Swimming Pool Bonds - $1,950,000
11/07/1989	Advisory Proposition Swimming Pool Facilities
11/08/1988	Swimming Pool Bonds - $1,500,000
11/03/1981	Access Road Bonds - $1,200,000
11/04/1980	Access Road Bonds - $675,000
11/04/1980	Street Improvement Bonds - $1,535,000
11/04/1980	Fire Improvement Bonds - $137,000
11/04/1980	City Shop Property Acquisition Bonds - $100,000
11/04/1980	City Hall Property Acquisition Bonds - $225,000
04/05/1977	Bond Issue Sale for Senior Citizens' Center - $100,000
04/05/1977	Bond Issue Sale for South Park - $130,000
11/07/1972	Tax Levy - $95,000
11/02/1971	Tax Levy - $79,000
09/16/1969	General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds - $175,000
05/27/1969	General Obligation Storm Sewer Bonds - $175,000
City of Tieton
Election Date	Proposition
11/02/2010	City of Tieton to annex into Fire Protection District No. 1
City of Toppenish
Election Date	Proposition
02/29/2000	Library Annexation
02/02/1999	Fire Safety General Obligation Bonds - $715,000
09/15/1998	Fire Safety General Obligation Bonds - $715,000
11/04/1997	General Obligation Bonds - $1,200,000
11/05/1996	General Obligation Bonds - $350,000
02/07/1995	Utility tax increase
05/19/1992	Utility tax increase for Police - 3 years
02/04/1992	Utility tax increase
05/20/1986	General Obligation Bonds - $1,200,000
11/06/1984	Swimming / Recreational Facility General Obligation Bonds - $1,350,000
11/08/1983	General Obligation Bonds - $590,000
11/03/1981	Jail/Police Facility Bonds- $125,000
11/06/1979	Toppenish Park and Recreation Bonds - $99,420
11/07/1978	Advisory Vote
09/19/1972	Council-Manager Form of Municipal Government
07/12/1966	Council-Manager Plan of Municipal Government
City of Union Gap
Election Date	Proposition
11/05/2019	Annexation of the City of Union Gap to the Yakima County Rural Library District
11/06/2012	Proposition to Change the City's Form of Government
11/06/2007	Increase in Sales Tax to Fund Public Transportation
11/07/2006	Increase in Sales Tax to Fund Public Transportation
11/08/2005	Abandon the Mayor-Council Form of Government
09/20/1994	City of Union Gap South Broadway Annexation
05/18/1982	Fire Truck Purchase Bonds - $160,000
11/04/1980	Special Levy - 6 years
11/02/1976	Development of Fullbright Park
11/02/1976	Fullbright Park Development Bonds - $125,000
11/07/1972	Fire Department Building Construction Bonds - $75,000
09/19/1972	Park Purchase Development Bonds - $100,000
11/03/1964	Public Library Improvement Bonds - $28,000
City of Wapato
Election Date	Proposition
02/29/2000	Library Annexation
02/29/2000	Adopt Council/Manager Form of Government
11/08/1994	Utility Tax Increase for Fire Department
11/08/1994	Utility Tax Increase for Police Department
05/17/1994	Utility Tax Increase
02/11/1969	Wapato Swimming Pool Bond Issue - $243,000
City of West Valley
Election Date	Proposition
11/05/1991	Advisory proposition - Annexation of West Valley
City of Yakima
Election Date	Proposition
11/02/2021	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the City of Yakima - Proposition No. 1
11/02/2021	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the City of Yakima - Proposition No. 2
11/02/2021	Adoption of Amendment to Article VII of the Yakima City Charter - Proposition No. 3
02/11/2020	Levy Lid Lift for public safety, parks and recreation, youth, family and senior and other city services and operations
11/06/2018	Advisory Vote Regarding Construction of Community Plaza on Parking Lot No. 2 Directly West of the Capital Theater
11/04/2014	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the 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
08/06/2013	Adoption of Amendment to Charter of the 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
08/16/2011	Adoption of an amended Charter of the 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.
02/03/2009	EMS Levy Authorization
11/07/2006	Increase in Private Utility Tax Rate to Provide Additional Funds to Enhance Community Safety
04/25/2006	Annexation of the City of Yakima to the Rural County Library District of Yakima County
11/08/2005	Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Franchise
02/03/2004	Annexation
09/18/2001	Yakima Sports Complex Utility Tax
11/02/1999	Fluoridation
11/05/1996	Street Improvement Bonds - $25,200,000
11/08/1994	Park and Recreation Bonds - $5,000,000
11/08/1994	Street Improvement Bonds - $9,800,000
11/08/1994	Fire Protection Facilities Bonds - $3,700,000
11/08/1994	Pacific Power and Light Company Franchise
11/02/1993	City of Yakima Franchise Proposition
11/03/1992	City of Yakima - Fireworks ban
11/06/1990	City of Yakima Charter Amendment
09/18/1990	Yakima Anti-Crime Utility Tax
03/15/1988	City of Yakima Charter Amendment
11/03/1987	Unlimited Tax Levy General Obligation Bonds - $2,250,000
04/08/1986	General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvements - $5,000,000
11/05/1985	General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvements - $5,000,000
11/06/1984	Yakima City Charter Amendment
11/06/1984	City of Yakima Ordinance Referendum
09/18/1984	City of Yakima One-Year Levy for Improvements to Lions Swimming Pool - $380,000
11/08/1983	Charter Amendment
09/20/1983	City Referendum Proposition
11/03/1981	Charter Amendment - authorization to increase bid limits for purchasing
11/03/1981	Bonds - Street Lighting
11/06/1979	Yakima Park & Recreation Bonds - $3,500,000
11/07/1978	Code Amendment - Refuse Collection
11/07/1978	Cox Cablevision Corporation franchise
11/02/1976	Charter Amendment
11/05/1974	Charter Amendment
11/06/1973	Special Election for Yakima City Charter Amendment
05/22/1973	Community Center Bonds - $1,900,000
11/07/1972	Yakima City Charter Amendment
11/02/1971	Park and Recreation Facilities Bonds - $1,900,000
11/02/1971	Fire Department Facilities Bonds - $1,100,000
11/02/1971	Prohibiting Expenditures without Electorate Approval
09/15/1970	Bond - Park & Recreation Service
City of Zillah
Election Date	Proposition
11/05/2002	Annexation
02/06/2001	Library Annexation
04/25/1995	Zillah Civic Center General Obligation Bonds - $225,000
11/07/1989	One Year Increase in License and Occupation Tax
05/20/1980	General Obligation Bonds - $85,000
Town of Zillah
Election Date	Proposition
03/13/1951	Special Levy

Yakima County
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/2022	Emergency Medical Service Levies
11/02/2021	Local Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes
11/07/2017	Non-Binding Advisory Vote Marijuana production, processing and retail sales in unincorporated Yakima County
11/03/2015	Local Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Purposes
08/07/2012	Local Sales and Use Tax for Jail Operations and Improvements
11/08/2011	A proposal to frame a home rule charter for Yakima County
11/08/2011	EMS Levy Authorization - 10 years
11/03/2009	Local sales and use tax for criminal justice services
11/04/2008	Emergency Medical Service Levies - 4 years
11/06/2007	Advisory Only - Additional $20.00 Annual Vehicle License Fee to Fund Specific Transportation Improvement Projects in Yakima County
11/02/2004	Local Sales and Use Tax for Criminal Justice Services - 5 years
09/17/2002	EMS Levy Authorization - 10 years
11/06/2001	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area
11/02/1999	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area
03/11/1997	Local Criminal Justice Sales/Use Tax
11/05/1996	Emergency Medical Service Levies - 6 years
11/07/1995	Local Criminal Justice Sales/Use Tax
09/20/1994	Funding County-Wide Public Transportation
11/02/1993	Proposed Incorporation of the Area Known as West Valley
11/03/1992	Local Criminal Justice Sales / Use Tax
09/15/1992	Juvenile Justice and Detention Bonds - $9,750,000
05/19/1992	Juvenile Justice and Detention Bonds - $9,750,000
11/05/1991	Annexation of Unincorporated West Valley Area to the City of Yakima
11/06/1990	County-Wide Emergency Services Initiative - 911 Telephone Systems
11/06/1990	Emergency Medical Services Levy - 6 years
11/07/1989	Emergency Medical Services Levy - 6 years

Drainage Improvement District No. 3
Election Date	Proposition
09/16/1997	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District
Drainage Improvement District No. 7
Election Date	Proposition
04/09/1991	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District
Drainage Improvement District No. 12
Election Date	Proposition
02/08/1994	Annexation
Drainage Improvement District No. 18
Election Date	Proposition
04/25/2000	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District
Drainage Improvement District No. 25
Election Date	Proposition
11/07/1995	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District
Drainage Improvement District No. 32
Election Date	Proposition
05/20/1997	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District
Drainage Improvement District No. 35
Election Date	Proposition
09/19/1995	Merger with Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District

Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 1
Election Date	Proposition
08/05/2014	Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services
11/06/2012	Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Facilities General Obligation Bonds - $2,200,000
11/02/2010	Annexation of the City of Tieton into the Fire District
11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $400,000
11/05/1985	Authorizing Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 2
Election Date	Proposition
08/06/2019	Levy Lid Lift for Support of Fire Services
11/05/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $640,000
05/28/1991	General Obligation Bonds - $640,000
09/20/1988	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
09/14/1982	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
11/07/1978	Fire District Special Levy - 1 year
11/02/1976	Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year
11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
11/06/1956	Annexation
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 3
Election Date	Proposition
02/13/2018	General Obligation Bonds - $1,850,000
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 4
Election Date	Proposition
08/07/2018	Multiple Year Levy Lid Lift - Permanent
11/02/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
09/14/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
11/07/2000	Annexation City of Moxee into the Fire District No. 4
09/15/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 5
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/1960	Election for the annexation of certain lands within the Roza District to Yakima County Fire Protection District 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
Election Date	Proposition
11/07/2017	Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services - 1 year
11/08/1994	General Obligation Bonds for Fire District Improvements - $850,000
11/02/1982	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 7
Election Date	Proposition
07/22/1975	Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9
Election Date	Proposition
02/06/1996	General Obligation Bonds - $180,000
11/03/1992	General Obligation Bonds - $125,000
05/22/1990	General Obligation Bonds - $200,000
11/08/1983	Authorizing Tax Levy
11/02/1982	General Obligation Bonds - $130,000
09/19/1978	Authorizing Tax Levy
09/21/1976	Special Fire District Tax Levy - 1 year
03/09/1954	Special Levy - 1 year
03/05/1952	General Obligation Bonds - $12,000
Election Date	Proposition
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 10
02/06/1990	General Obligation Bonds - $510,000
11/07/1989	General Obligation Bonds - $510,000
09/20/1988	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
11/03/1987	Emergency Medical Care Levy - 6 years
11/03/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy - 1 year
11/03/1981	Special Levy - 6 years
05/26/1959	Formation
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 11
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/1988	General Obligation Bonds - $246,000
05/17/1988	General Obligation Bonds - $246,000
05/17/1988	Authorizing Tax Levy
09/16/1986	Fire District Tax Levy - 6 years
10/31/1959	Formation
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12
Election Date	Proposition
11/02/2004	Authorizing an Increase in the Regular Property Tax Levy
11/06/1962	Annexation
12/01/1959	Formation
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 13
Election Date	Proposition
02/1991	Dissolution of District
09/18/1990	Special Levy - 1 year
11/07/1989	Authorizing Property Tax Levy - 1 year
09/20/1988	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
04/08/1986	Special Levy - 1 year
02/05/1985	Special Levy - 1 year
02/07/1984	Special Levy - 1 year
02/08/1983	Special Levy - 1 year
11/02/1982	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
02/02/1982	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
09/15/1981	Authorizing Property Tax Levy
02/03/1981	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
11/06/1979	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
11/07/1978	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
02/07/1978	General Obligation Bonds - $35,000
09/21/1976	Special Tax Levy- 1 year
11/18/1975	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
01/29/1974	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
06/26/1973	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
01/25/1972	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
11/02/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
01/26/1971	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
03/31/1970	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 14
Election Date	Proposition
08/02/2022	Property Tax Levy Lid Lift for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services
08/02/2016	Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services
09/14/2004	Authorizing Increase of Existing Property Tax Levy
05/16/1995	General Obligation Bonds - $500,000
05/16/1995	Fire Protection Program Levies
11/08/1988	Authorizing Tax Levy
11/06/1984	Authorizing Tax Levy
11/03/1981	Special Tax Levy - 1 year
02/07/1978	General Obligation Bonds - $44,000
11/04/1975	Formation of Fire District
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 15
Election Date	Proposition
01/12/2012	Merger into Fire District No. 3 by petition method
11/03/2009	Formation of White Pass Fire District

Mosquito Control No. 1
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/2005	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
02/03/1987	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
02/04/1986	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
02/05/1985	Annexation to Mosquito Control District
09/21/1976	Formation of "Yakima County Mosquito Control District Number 1"
09/21/1976	To levy a general tax on all taxable property within the Mosquito Control District, if formed
Benton County Mosquito
Election Date	Proposition
11/05/1991	Mosquito District Annexation
11/05/1991	Tax Levy

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Grandview Park and Rec Service Area
Election Date	Proposition
05/17/2005	General Obligation Bonds - $6.8 Million
11/07/2000	General Obligation Bonds - $5.9 Million
11/02/1999	Formation of a Park and Recreation Service Area
Naches Heights Park and Recreation District
Election Date	Proposition
11/06/1984	Formation of Naches Heights Park and Recreation District
Naches Park and Recreation District
Election Date	Proposition
02/08/2022	Special Levy - 2 years
02/11/2020	Special Levy - 2 years
02/13/2018	Special Levy - 2 years
02/09/2016	Special Levy - 2 years
02/11/2014	Special Levy - 2 years
11/05/2013	Special Levy - 2 years
11/08/2011	Special Levy - 2 years
11/03/2009	Special Levy - 2 years
02/06/2007	Special Levy - 2 years
11/07/2006	Special Levy - 2 years
11/02/2004	Maintenance and Operation Levy - 2 years
11/05/2002	Maintenance and Operation Levy - 1 year
11/07/2000	General Obligation Bonds - $800,000
11/07/2000	Maintenance and Operation Levy - 1 year
11/03/1998	Special Levy - 2 years
11/05/1996	Special Levy - 2 years
11/08/1994	Special Levy - 2 years
09/15/1992	Special Levy - 2 years
09/18/1990	Special Levy - 2 years
11/08/1988	Special Levy - 2 years
09/06/1986	Special Levy - 1 year
09/18/1984	Special Levy - 2 years
09/14/1982	Special Levy - 2 years
09/16/1980	Special Levy - 2 years
09/19/1978	Special Levy - 2 years
09/21/1976	Special Levy - 2 years
07/11/1972	Formation of Naches Park and Recreation District
Selah Park and Recreation Service Area
Election Date	Proposition
11/02/2021	Six-Year Regular Property Tax Levy
08/06/2019	Six-Year Regular Property Tax Levy
08/07/2018	Six-Year Regular Property Tax Levy
08/01/2017	One-Year Operating Levy
11/03/2015	Swimming Pool Improvements - $6,200,000
08/07/2012	Maintenance and Operation Levy - 6 years
05/17/2005	General Obligation Bonds - $3,950,000
05/17/2005	Maintenance and Operation Levy - 6 years
11/06/2001	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area
West Valley Park and Recreation Service Area
Election Date	Proposition
02/07/1978	Formation of Park and Recreation Service Area No. 2

Port of Grandview
Election Date	Proposition
11/08/1988	Establishment of Port of Grandview
Port of Sunnyside
Election Date	Proposition
09/14/1965	Enlargement of the Port of Sunnyside
11/03/1964	Formation of Port of Sunnyside
Port of Yakima
Election Date	Proposition
05/21/2002	Port of Yakima Formation
09/20/1988	Establishment of Port of Yakima

Public Utility District No. 1
Election Date	Proposition
11/03/1992	Dissolution

Cowiche Sewer District
Election Date	Proposition
06/27/1957	Sewer Revenue Bonds - $55,000
Terrace Heights Sewer District
Election Date	Proposition
10/14/1953	General Obligation Bonds - $30,000
10/14/1953	Sewer Revenue Bonds - $270,000