Yakima County Official Local Voters’ Guide
Primary August 3
2021
www.yakimacounty.us/vote
Yakima County Elections Division 509.574.1340 or 1.800.833.0569 [email protected] A message from Yakima County Elections
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About this guide
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. Submissions are not proofed for accuracy or fact, and are not corrected for errors in spelling or punctuation.
Questions?
contact us Yakima County Elections Division www.yakimacounty.us/vote 128 N 2nd St Room 117 PO Box 12570 509.574.1340 or 1.800.833.0569 Yakima WA 98909 [email protected]
Who donates to campaigns? View contributors for candidates and measures Public Disclosure Commission www.pdc.wa.gov toll free 1-877-601-2828 2 What’s Inside
This guide has all 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.
You don’t have to vote the entire ballot. You can leave any contest or measure blank. We will count every vote you marked.
How to register and vote ...... 4
Ballot drop box locations ...... 5
Yakima County Cities and Towns
Commissioner, District 3 ...... 7 Selah ...... 8-9 Yakima - District 2 ...... 10-11 Yakima - District 4 ...... 12-13 Yakima - District 6 ...... 14-15
School Districts
Selah ...... 16-19 Yakima ...... 20-21
3 How to register and vote
Qualifications How do I register? You must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Online: visit VoteWA.gov resident of Washington, and not under Department By mail: Request a paper form be mailed to of Corrections supervision for a Washington felony you or print your own at sos.wa.gov/elections conviction. If you are 16 or 17 you can sign up as a Future Voter and you’ll be registered to vote when you In person: Visit Yakima County Elections turn 18.
Deadlines Moved? By mail or online: Contact a county elections office to request a Your application must be ballot at your new address. received no later than July 26. July Aug by July 26: have by August 3: Visit a 26 3 In person: Visit a local voting your application local voting center in center by 8pm on election day. received by mail or person. online.
How to vote
Your ballot will be mailed no later than Vote your ballot and sign your return July 16 to the address you gave us for envelope. No one can sign for you. your voter registration. If you need a You don’t have to vote every contest. Use replacement ballot, contact us. this guide to help you decide.
Return your ballot by mail, no stamp or Return your ballot to an official ballot drop needed. If mailed, your ballot must be box. Drop boxes are open until 8 pm on postmarked by August 3 to count. August 3, 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 for use with tactile switches, sip-and puff devices and headphones.
4 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
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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6 6 County Commissioner
District 3
LaDon Linde Autumn Torres (Prefers Republican Party) (Prefers Republican Party)
Elected Experience Elected Experience No Information Submitted No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Yakima County Commissioner, November 2020-Present; Co-Owner of General Contracting Company; Work full Director of Medical Staff Services/Compliance Officer/ time for chemical/fertilizer supplier; Past board member Human Resources, Astria Sunnyside Hospital, 2006-2020; for Building Industry Association of WA; PR and social Co-Owner, business/personnel manager, Jayelle Dairy, media manager; Campaign manager for WA State Rep 1985-2006 David Taylor; Co-Chaired Yakima County for Dino Rossi for Senate; Yakima County Clint Didier for Congress Education Campaign State-Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish); Bachelor’s Degree, Brigham Young University; Granger High School Education Studied accounting at YVCC; Earned Certified Aging-In Community Service Place (CAPS) designation thru BIAW Board of Directors and State President, Washington State Dairy Federation; Lay leadership in Yakima County, The Community Service Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Truancy Two overseas mission trips with local church; Young Board, Sunnyside School District; Youth Basketball Coach; Lives as a past mentor mom; Organizer and creator of Miss Sunnyside and Miss Yakima County Organizations the Greater Yakima Valley Homeschool group with 900 members. Organizer of Freedom Loving Mom events. Statement The negative effects of our state’s emergency declarations Statement on the people, students, businesses, and churches of I am a proud American who believes that the U.S. Yakima County during 2020 led me to seek the position of Constitution is divinely inspired. I am pro-life, pro Second- county commissioner. amendment and believe in the individual’s right to life, liberty and to pursue the American dream. Government With 30 years of leadership experience in agriculture, should be transparent and accountable; protecting and healthcare, and my local church, I am committed to maintaining the rights of the people. I believe citizens bringing good, responsive government to Yakima County. should be informed and engaged on local issues that My priorities are to Provide Strong Financial Management, affect their businesses and livelihoods. Strong families and Help Reopen Businesses, Schools and Churches, Make communities are vital to a healthy and prosperous Yakima Stronger and Safer Communities, Encourage Economic Valley. It would be my honor to serve the people of Yakima Development. County. For the County!
I ask for your vote so I can help return Yakima County to a Contact me normal way of life and a brighter tomorrow. (509) 312-1904; [email protected]; www.torresforyakima.com Contact me (509) 830-0639; [email protected]; www.ladonlinde.com
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Council, Position 2 continued
Jared Iverson Mellisa Saxey
No statement or photo submitted. No statement or photo submitted.
8 City of Selah this space Council, Position 2 intentionally left blank Joshua N. Pruneda
Elected Experience I haven’t held any publicly elected office.
Other Professional Experience I have had the pleasure of serving the public as an elementary school teacher in the Toppenish School District for the past seven years. Coached Middle School Baseball for three seasons.
Education Graduated from Mt. Adams School District 2010; Graduated from YVCC 2012, AA; Graduated from Heritage University 2013, BA in Early Childhood Education
Community Service UVA Member
Statement I’ve lived in Selah for four years now, and couldn’t ask to live in a better community to raise my son. I am eager to uphold the values, traditions and morals of our community. Together, we can continue to build Selah into a community we can all be proud of.
Contact me No Information Submitted
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Council, District 2 continued
Danny Herrera Edgar Hernandez
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted. Delegate in 2016 Democratic Party caucus for Precinct 126.
Other Professional Experience Board of Directors for the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas County; Co-founder of College Success Foundation Yakima Alumni Board; 2020 grant reviewer in the statewide program School’s Out Washington; Member of NAACP Yakima Branch.
Education Adams Elementary School; Washington Middle School; A.C. Davis High School (National Honors Society); University of Washington (Bachelors of Arts); University of Washington (Masters in Teaching in Elementary Education K-8)
Community Service YMCA Downtown (youth room tutor); La Casa Hogar (Adult Education Programs, Citizenship Day, and Connecting Community Fiestas); Henry Beauchamp Community Center (Annual Holiday Dinner)
Statement I have a profound dedication to serving my community and if elected my priorities are to create recreational opportunities, increase public safety, and expand economic growth in Yakima.
Growing up in east Yakima and having a career in education, I understand the need for east side neighborhoods to have safer infrastructure and fully support healthy and positive activities across our city. In order to prosper, Yakima also needs economic growth including an easier code compliance process for small businesses and youth financial literacy courses that encourage home ownership and smart investments.
It would be my honor to earn your vote.
Contact me [email protected]
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Council, District 2
Raúl Martínez Christina Martinez
Elected Experience Elected Experience No Information Submitted None
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Yakima County, Maintain Father’s Rental Homes Real estate; property management; tax preparation
Education Education Adams Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Middle School, Davis High School; some college and specialized courses; AC Davis High School, Central Washington University, bilingual (fluent Spanish / English) Policy and Economics Community Service Community Service 2016 Presidential Campaign; Teen Challenge, an addiction Volunteer Coach for Davis High School Football Program recovery program in California.
Statement Statement I am running for city council to give District 2 the I was born in Mexico and had to leave school early to help representation it deserves. Since 1995 my family has support my large family. I completed my GED and some planted roots in this community that will last decades. college in California. I have 3 children and am happy to be This district is composed of hard-working families, great expecting a grandchild. students, and businesses that have a lot to offer. Like any city we are not immune to the crime, drugs, and My work experience has been in real estate, property misallocation of resources. My plan is the bridge the gap management, tax preparation, and a successful family between us and being a district where we feel safe, are business. I managed low income housing in California, economically prosperous, and improve our quality of life. including compliance with Fair Housing laws. Public policy to provide more affordable housing is my top priority. Contact me (509) 490-4739; [email protected]; We are fortunate that Washington votes by mail, and I www.electraulmartinez.com hope to build increased voting in District 2.
Contact me (509) 833-1373; [email protected]; www.christina4yakima.com
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Council, District 4 continued
Janice Deccio Mark Shervey
Elected Experience Elected Experience Past president, Yakima Advertising Federation, and Miss First campaign. Yakima Board Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I have worked for several Fortune 500 companies over Communications Coordinator at Catholic Charities Serving the years from sales to management. I own and operate a Central Washington since 2015. Former marketing director coffee roasting business in the historic district, downtown for Yakima Regional Medical Center, Comprehensive Yakima. Healthcare, and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Education Bellevue Community College, Studied Business Education Administration; Washington State University, Majored Master’s degree from the University of Washington in Criminal Justice Healthcare Administration; Bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University in Mass Media/journalism. Community Service Giving back and sharing resources that we have been Community Service blessed with is the backbone to a strong and vibrant Boards of New Leaders of Yakima County, Wellness community. Recently I have volunteered as both a House, Camp Fire, Women’s Century Club Juniors, judge and speaker for the Yakima County Development Yakima Valley Light Opera Company, Warehouse Theatre Association Enterprise Challenge program. I have Company, and Yakima Stage Artists. Various committees volunteered serving at the UGM as well as donating to addressing healthcare delivery and gang crime. Volunteer both the UGM and Rod’s House. and planning committee, Allied Arts Fresh Hop Ale Festival. Statement Statement I am proud to call Yakima home for over 25 years with As a lifelong resident, I want to see Yakima thrive and my wife, daughters and grandchildren. I believe in giving reach its potential as a diverse community. I will work back and that serving the community is an honor. My with individuals and groups to address the most pressing experience as a successful business owner downtown issues we face here: aiming for affordable housing, will enable me to bring the necessary skills to the council suppressing crime, and providing safe infrastructure. to help address many of the challenges it faces today. Yakima needs and the people deserve, a council that I enjoy being involved with organizations and groups addresses their concerns immediately, judiciously and whose mission is dedicated to lifting others and bringing responsibly. I will give my all to help our downtown, help joy! I have been called to such roles throughout my career, our homeless, our streets and reduce crime. Together, we which is why this is the time for me to run for Yakima City can all prosper as a community. Council! Contact me Contact me (509) 853-5475; [email protected]; [email protected]; www.janicedeccio.com www.markforyakima.com
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Council, District 4
Tony Sandoval Eduardo Luis Gutierrez Jr.
Elected Experience Elected Experience No Information Submitted No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I have experience in managing, hiring, supervising and Served honorably in the US Air Force - Security Forces; scheduling service staff. I also have skills in working with Fought fires as a certified wildland firefighter; Special city staff and state employees to follow regulations. Educational Assistant (LAUSD) performing a variety of activities pertinent to the training, physical care, Education disciplining, and tutoring of students in order to inculcate Washington State University completed a Bachelor of Arts habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities. degree in Sociology-Social Work. Education Community Service California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, Past member Historic North Yakima Group, City of Yakima CA - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies/Education 2007; All American City Committee Founder, For A Better Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL - Tomorrow Board of Director, Yakima School District Levy Associate of Applied Science/Security Administration 2002 Proposal Committee, Founding Board member Yakima Schools District Foundation, United Way of Yakima County Community Service Allocation Panel, Yakima 4th of July Board of Director and No Information Submitted Yakima Capitol Theatre Neighborhood Development Statement Statement “Service Above Self.” “People Before Profits.” This is the I, Tony Sandoval, have an Associate of Arts degree from mindset anyone running for or holding political office Yakima Valley College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from should have. I do and it’s why I’m running. In addition to Washington State University. an open door policy, an effective leader should reach out to the community to find out the needs/issues facing them I am well-integrated into the Yakima community and and seek solutions. Visit my website for further details on have vast knowledge of its culture. I own and ran various how I plan to serve. A determining motivating factor to businesses and I have worked closely with Yakima run, was when Covid-19 hit, not only were public meetings business owners and community organizations to improve discontinued, but also phone/zoom meetings weren’t the quality of life. allowing public discourse! How can community issues be determined without any input? Key issues I will tackle are reducing violent crime, fostering economic growth to bring living wage jobs, Work to Contact me fully open City of Yakima/Business Covid -19, providing [email protected]; affordable housing and accountability from Yakima https://eduardoluisgutierr.wixsite.com/eduardoluis Administration. I ask for your vote.
Contact me (509) 853-2980
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Council, District 6 continued
Garth McKinney Sam Johnson
Elected Experience Elected Experience Elected Republican PCO # 0167 No Information Submitted
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience President Maher Property Management; Founder Current Financial Examiner for the Washington Department PatsFlags; Founder Constitution Caucus of Financial Institutions (DFI) Division of Credit Unions. Previous Vice President for Bank of the West, Cofounder Education of Propell3r; Regional Member Experience Manager Graduated from West Valley High School in 2012; 1 Year for Solarity Credit Union; Financial Examiner for the Y.V.C. Washington DFI Division of Banks
Community Service Education Vice-Chairman of Yakima County Republican Liberty MBA with a specialization in finance from WSU; Bachelor Caucus 2018-2021. Vice-Chairman of Washington State of Business Administration with a specialization in finance Republican Liberty Caucus 2019-2021. Board Member of from UW; Associate of Arts from Yakima Valley College Yakima County Ducks Unlimited 2015-2021. GSA (LGBT) CLUB President 2016-2017. Log Cabin Republicans Community Service (Conservative LGBT organization) Wounded Warrior Board member of the Central Washington Hispanic Project (WWP). Amputee Veterans of America (AVA). Chamber of Commerce; New Leaders Yakima County; and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Lieutenant-Commander Central Washington Skookum Kids. Volunteer for Yakima of the PNW Division Sons of Confederate Veterans County Development Association; ActSix; Ready to Rise; 2014-2016. National Public Relations Director for Sons of and YWCA Confederate Veterans. 2014-2020 Statement Statement Born and raised in Yakima, Sam Johnson is an experienced I am enthusiastic for the opportunity to work for our finance professional who has spent his career managing community! It’s important to lead the push for grants in the and regulating banks and credit unions across Washington. Yakima Valley. Suffering from a budget crisis before the Sam has developed advanced skills relating to financial pandemic has left us with an inability to fund new projects, analysis, budgeting, and regulation throughout his career. sustain current agreements or contributions, and has left Additionally, Sam has owned a small business, recently us vulnerable. Grants are an amazing opportunity to invest earned his MBA, and is active in the community. in our future and we have unfortunately allowed far too many to go unapplied for. I believe that fiscal responsibility, Sam will use his experience to find and eliminate wasteful reviewing budget measures, and looking for increased spending and reallocate those tax dollars to programs and voter input is the brightest road for Yakima’s future. departments that put the needs of the community first.
Contact me If you believe Yakima needs experienced and responsible (509) 952-7449; [email protected]; fiscal leadership, vote for Sam Johnson. www.garthforyakimacitycouncil.com Contact me (509) 731-3773; [email protected]; www.SamForYakima.com
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Council, District 6
Lisa Wallace Matt Brown
Elected Experience Elected Experience City of Yakima Planning Commission, elected Vice-Chair; Current State Committeeman, Yakima County Republican Junior League of Yakima, elected President; Camp Fire Party USA, elected Board President Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience Ordained Foursquare Pastor; Technology Systems Victim Witness Advocate at the Yakima County Designer; Small Business Owner (Foresight Productions) Prosecutor’s office; Probation Officer and later promoted to Probation Manager at the Yakima County Juvenile Court; Education CMAP coordinator at Washington State Administrative Studied Business Administration & Accounting at YVC Office of the Courts; Interim Executive Director of Rod’s House; current small business owner that employs over 15 Community Service people in Yakima. YV-Tech Digital Media Advisory Board Member; Member of the Re-open Yakima Task Force; Created the Accurate Education COVID-19 Reporting in Yakima Valley Facebook Group Washington State University, B.S. Psychology and website sharethegood.news, tracking and correcting Yakima Health District COVID statistics and providing them Community Service in an easy-to-read report daily for the community. Voices for Children, founding board member; Junior League of Yakima, member and former president; Camp Statement Fire USA Roganunda Council, former member and I deeply care for Yakima and understand the challenges president. that lie ahead. I am raising my family here, and I am committed to the long-term growth and success of this Statement community! I am determined to return the voice of the Lisa will prioritize keeping our community safe, delivering people and restore public trust in local government. I efficient government services, incentivizing economic believe that to accomplish this, there must be a problem development, and finding innovative solutions for attainable solver with common sense and small business experience housing. on the city council. I will never stop working for you, the people of Yakima! I’m excited for the future of Yakima and As a small business owner, Lisa understands we must truly believe our best days are ahead! create opportunities for entrepreneurship and economic growth through smart reforms. With experience as a Contact me Planning Commissioner, Lisa will champion incentives (509) 731-4885; [email protected]; to produce more housing options and proven solutions www.mattforyakima.com for homelessness. Lisa is dedicated to supporting commonsense measures to make our community safer while providing compassionate solutions for our most vulnerable.
“I will ensure Yakima remains a great place for people to live and businesses to thrive.” – Lisa Wallace
Contact me (509) 996-5974; [email protected]; www.LisaWallace.org 15 Selah School District
Director, District 2 continued
Kristi Wilbert Scott Church
Elected Experience Elected Experience None. High Valley Property Committee (CC&R compliance)
Other Professional Experience Other Professional Experience I am the owner of KMW Enterprises LLC and provide Currently as a Senior Work Control Planner, Scott works real estate sales data in Yakima County for real estate with multiple trade representatives and subject matter appraisers, lenders and other real estate professionals. experts to build comprehensive plans that all parties can I have my real estate broker’s license and am a former agree on. His background includes experience in the steel member of the Yakima Association of Realtors. industry, coal mining, construction, chemical weapons destruction, and nuclear waste cleanup projects. Education Graduated YVCC 1992 with an Arts and Science degree. Education Community college general studies, Nuclear Math Community Service & Physics, and job specific training programs under Over the years I have rescued, fostered and adopted Department of Defense and Department of Energy dozens of dogs and cats with the phenomenal guidance contracts. and help from the local non profit Yakima Valley Pet Rescue. Community Service Scout Leader, young men’s leader, Eagle Scout Project Statement (Alderwood Park Trail System). Our children and their families need protection from government over reach. Schools need to focus on Statement education not indoctrination. Teaching should be how to In 2016, Scott was drawn to Selah for its small town think not what to think. Transparency in the curriculum atmosphere, friendly people, and excellent quality of needs to be paramount. Emphasis needs to be on science, education. He and his family of seven found more than a technology, engineering and math. place to live in Selah; they found a community where they were welcomed and could grow through their involvement. Contact me A strong believer in the students’ ability to follow their own [email protected] passions, Scott believes in fostering a positive educational environment for all paths, including college bound, entrepreneurship, skilled trade, and labor. As a tradesman, he will support programs that develop the required skills to thrive in the trades and many other careers.
Contact me [email protected]
16 Selah School District this space Director, District 2 intentionally left blank Joe Catron
Elected Experience N/A
Other Professional Experience Vice President, Yakima Chief Ranches; Owner/Co-Founder, ChinookFest; Partner, Frontier Country Investments
Education Diploma, Selah High School ‘02; Associate’s, Yakima Valley College ‘05; Bachelor’s in Cultural Anthropology, Western Washington University ‘08; Master’s in Agriculture, Washington State University ‘19
Community Service Downtown Association of Yakima; Selah Covenant Church Worship Team; Selah National Little League; Yakama Nation Department of Corrections
Statement The education I received from the administrators, teachers and staff of the Selah School District has made a lifelong impact on me. I was encouraged to learn, empowered to strive and equipped to be a positive force for change in our world. This educational foundation led me to become the first college graduate in either side of my family and has enabled me to give back to our beautiful community. As leaders, it is our collective obligation to ensure that every single one of our Selah students are afforded the same opportunities that we were. Thank you for your consideration.
Contact me (509) 949-2581; [email protected]
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Director, Position 1 at-large continued
Timothy R. Ausink Jamie Morford
Elected Experience No statement or photo submitted. None
Other Professional Experience Tim has a versatile medical background. He started his medical career at local hospitals working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, specializing in the areas of blood banking, hematology, chemistry and microbiology. After becoming a certified Physician Assistant he became a faculty member at Heritage University, teaching Pediatrics. As a MSPA-C he has practiced in multiple specialties including Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care and Family Practice. Currently, he is working as a Primary Care Provider for Best Practices Medical Center in Selah, Wa.
Education Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist; Bachelors of Science, Biology; Chemistry minor; Master’s Degree Physician Assistant Studies
Community Service No Information Submitted
Statement I have watched my children navigate the education system from the sidelines. I want to be more proactive in the decisions that affect my own children and the children of Selah. I have a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and want to make sure that I am able to be involved in this decision making process. I believe in the fundamentals of education and want to do my best to ensure that these principles are passed down to the next generation.
Contact me No Information Submitted
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Elected Experience Undergraduate Nursing Activities and Advising Council officer at University of Kentucky (UK); 2nd Degree Class Representative at University of Kentucky
Other Professional Experience Nicole is an industrial hygiene technician at the Hanford nuclear site, and she also works part time as a registered nurse. Before becoming an RN, Nicole practiced as a registered dental hygienist and was also a professor at the Columbia Basin College Dental Hygiene program in Pasco, WA, for five years.
Education Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from OIT; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Kentucky
Community Service Vice President of the Yakima Valley Lacrosse league (2017-2018)
Statement I believe our U.S. Constitution, civics, and life skills should be priorities in public schools. We need to foster imagination, innovation, and creativity in children. As a school board member, I will be actively engaged with other members to find solutions to the issues and challenges plaguing our educational system. I commit to being honest and transparent and to being a strong advocate for all Selah children. I am willing to ask the hard questions and be open-minded to all viewpoints. Children are our future, and all children deserve to be treated fairly with equal opportunity for success in education.
Contact me (360) 880-8841; [email protected]
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Director, Position 2 continued
Donald Joseph Davis, KateAshley Clarke Jr.
Elected Experience Elected Experience Yakima School Board Member, WASDA board member, None. Seattle Community College Social and Human Services Advisory Board Member, Board Member King County Other Professional Experience Mental Health/Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Business Intelligence Analyst, Valant. Project Specialist, Pace International. Other Professional Experience Senior Pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Education Church in Yakima Washington on October 4, 2014. 38 Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies, years in ministry. Fordham University 2013. Recipient of the Fordham University Senior Leadership Award. Education Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Human Services Community Service from The Evergreen State College. He is a State of Founder of Citizen Courage, current. Women’s Ministry Washington Certified Chemical dependency Specialist, Team Leader at Roots Community Church, 2019-20. Registered Counselor, Chemical Dependency Professional. Volunteer at UGM’s Madison House, 2018. Founder of Tuzina, an arts exchange program to Northern Uganda, Community Service 2012. Department of Justice Monitoring Team, Co-Chairperson King County Dual Diagnosis/Co-occurring Disorders Statement workgroup, Board Liaison King County Mental Health At this inflection point in our nation’s history, the most Advisory Board, YPD de-escalation and implicit bias critical battle is the one fought for America’s future: our training. children. I support instruction that inspires students to develop critical thinking skills, strive for excellence, explore Statement with curiosity, and honor the heritage of our great nation. I When each one teach one, we can truly empower all believe in transparent educational policy and administrative students through education to become productive citizens. accountability. Critical theory curriculums must be banned. In-person learning is essential to every student’s ability Contact me to thrive. I stand for parental rights and strongly oppose (206) 596-1496; [email protected] institutional healthcare mandates. It would be an honor to join you on the front line, together fighting tirelessly for your children.
Contact me www.CitizenCourage.com
20 Yakima School District this space Director, Position 2 intentionally left blank Ryan Beckett
Elected Experience None.
Other Professional Experience Residential Realtor serving the Yakima Valley since 1996.
Education Graduate of Yakima Public Schools, and of Central Washington University.
Community Service Served as a member of the board of the Yakima Schools Foundation (8 years), the Yakima Valley Visitors and Conventions Bureau (9 years), and the Yakima Association of Realtors (President, 2004). Current member of Southwest Rotary (18 years) and the chair of the City of Yakima’s Public Facilities District.
Statement I believe that our schools should focus more on academics, and less on politics.
Our children should be receiving a full-time, in-person education, immediately.
The Yakima school district has tremendous resources and opportunities for our kids. We should celebrate those just as passionately as we tackle our challenges.
I was lucky to receive a great education here in Yakima, and as I watch my son go through the school system, I want to give back and be a part of the conversation about public education in Yakima.
Contact me (509) 945-1022; [email protected]; www.ryanbeckett.us
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