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WSTC to discuss the future of logistics and next steps
for autonomous vehicles

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for autonomous vehicles

OLYMPIA – Emerging technologies that reduce carbon, reduce the amount of time to get goodsto consumers and move agricultural goods to market more efficiently will be explored at theWashington State Transportation Commission’s October meeting. Commissioners also willdiscuss their next round of recommendations to the state Legislature about steps needed toprepare … Continue reading →

Sunnyside councilman Jim Restucci withdraws from the county commmission race

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Greetings All, Just to keep the record straight, I have withdrawn my candidacy for Yakima County Commissioner District 3.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

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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

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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 →

Downtown Sunnyside facelift nearly done; new sidewalks, trees, lights

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So pleased with the way the downtown turned out.  Especially proud of how the citizens of Sunnyside dealt with the construction.  Also, a special thanks to my fellow colleagues on the Sunnyside City Council both present and past.  This has been a long time coming and as mayor I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Publishing Disclaimer

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The following disclaimer applies to any and all topics, posts and articles published by me, James (Jim) A. Restucci, or any other recognizable nickname or alias that I may use, including but not limited to axcess.me™ – a social networking site operated by Axcess Internet Services, Inc.® I am the Co-Founder and Chief … Continue reading →

Editorial: Strong Mayor Form of Government

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Re: the recent editorial by John Fannin, “Strong mayor form of government would be ideal for city of Sunnyside,” dated Oct. 3, 2007. Mr. Fannin’s suggestion of changing our form of government because of the recent issues with the city manager or the upcoming budget challenges does not make sense. … Continue reading →

Opinion Paper: Burns-Lemos Annexation, Appearance of Fairness, et al.

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Many people have asked me why I had recused myself, and although I don’t necessarily feel I should have to say why and the law does not compel me to do so, I will say this. Does it really matter? I think what really matters is whether or not I … Continue reading →