Exploring a better way to fund Washington’s transportation

In the Aug. 22 editorial “Construction ahead: WSDOT’s budget is wearing thin,” WSDOT shared concerns about stretched budgets for state road and bridge funding. As a local elected official, with almost 20 years of experience, I have seen firsthand, “Band-Aid” approaches to highway maintenance in the Yakima Valley. More importantly, I have witnessed the difficult choices cities and towns must make when it comes to funding their transportation systems.

Which poses the question: Is there a better solution that will address our strained transportation budgets? Continue reading

Governor fills open seat on State Transportation Commission

Washington State Transportation Commission – NEWS Transportation Commission Office – PO Box 47308 – Olympia, WA 98504-7308 – 360-705-7070 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2018 Contact:  Reema Griffith, Transportation Commission Executive Director, 360-705-7070 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee recently appointed James (Jim) A. Restucci, Sunnyside, to fill an open seat on … Continue reading

Sunnyside councilman Jim Restucci withdraws from the county commmission race

Greetings All, Just to keep the record straight, I have withdrawn my candidacy for Yakima County Commissioner District 3. http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/elections/sunnyside-councilman-jim-restucci-withdraws-from-county-commission-race/article_0a79ab2e-5ab3-11e8-b916-4f754dfb2afb.html Regards, Jim

Sunnyside city councilman announces bid for Yakima County Commission, District #3

SUNNYSIDE, WA, March 21, 2018 — Local businessman and longtime city councilman Jim Restucci announced today his intent to file for the Yakima County Commission, District #3 seat, currently held by Rand Elliott.  Elliott announced on Friday, that he would not seek re-election. Restucci, 50, a Republican has served on … Continue reading

Local mayors tapped to represent interests of cities

The members of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) last month voted Sunnyside Mayor Jim Restucci as its new vice president and Mabton Mayor Mario Martinez as the fourth district representative. The association is an organization originally created about 70 years ago, said Restucci. It was formed when prohibition ended … Continue reading

People For People Celebrates 50 Years

Most of you know that since my election in 2004, I have been asked to serve on a number of boards and commissions.  One of those organizations is People For People (PFP).  PFP is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization committed to serving people throughout (Central And Southcentral) Washington State since 1965. … Continue reading

New American Legion office in Sunnyside will be used to help process vets’ service claims

With the donation of a new computer, printer and office space, Sunnyside American Legion Post #73 is ready to begin processing local veterans’ service claims from a new downtown Sunnyside location. According to Post Commander Troy Monholland, the equipment was donated to the post by Benton REA, the state American … Continue reading

Big Y, ABC 40 Backyard Barbeque Heads to Amherst

My nephew Zachary was recently on television for the Fourth of July. Although I published this separately on my Facebook page, I wanted to share with the rest of the family and friends that visit/view my blog. Here is a Youtube Embed: [media width=”540″ height=”320″ link=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maRu-CcVjPA”] And here is a … Continue reading