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
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
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
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
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
We learn in school that World War I ended on June 19, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles; however, fighting actually ended seven months earlier, at the passing of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, what was to become known … Continue reading
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I am happy to announce that for the first time in my political career I have been appointed to a National Board. The Association of Washington Cities has appointed me to the National League of Cities Information Technology & Communications Committee. The committee consists of municipal elected officials from all … Continue reading
I said farewell to a colleague and a friend last night, and although I am sure it’s not the last time he and I will chat – His guidance will be sorely missed. Printed in the Sunnyside Daily News, December 11th, 2007 by: Corey Russell It was a who’s who … Continue reading
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