Janice Deccio is running for re-election for Yakima City Council, District 4. Deccio was also nominated by her fellow city council members to serve as Mayor of Yakima. Deccio has an extensive background in community engagement, including serving on the Yakima Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Gang Reduction Task Force.
Deccio's re-election campaign is focused on safety, homelessness, and community collaboration. While she doesn't point to many specific policies she would like to implement, she takes a community-based approach to the issues most important to her. Deccio supports environmental preservation, "housing the unhoused," and putting together a Block Watch to deter criminal activity.
In 2023, the Yakima City Council attempted to censure Deccio after she made a contentious 911 call. According to her statement, Deccio called 911 about petitioners at Nob Hill Walmart who were harassing people. She resorted to calling the emergency line after the non-emergency line did not pick up, and the police chief had not responded to her. Both the city council and community members in attendance were split over Deccio's actions, with some coming to her defense and others calling for her to step down.
Although she takes a more moderate approach on many issues, Janice Deccio remains the best choice for Yakima City Council, District 4.
Janice Deccio is running for re-election for Yakima City Council, District 4. Deccio was also nominated by her fellow city council members to serve as Mayor of Yakima. Deccio has an extensive background in community engagement, including serving on the Yakima Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Gang Reduction Task Force.
Deccio's re-election campaign is focused on safety, homelessness, and community collaboration. While she doesn't point to many specific policies she would like to implement, she takes a community-based approach to the issues most important to her. Deccio supports environmental preservation, "housing the unhoused," and putting together a Block Watch to deter criminal activity.
In 2023, the Yakima City Council attempted to censure Deccio after she made a contentious 911 call. According to her statement, Deccio called 911 about petitioners at Nob Hill Walmart who were harassing people. She resorted to calling the emergency line after the non-emergency line did not pick up, and the police chief had not responded to her. Both the city council and community members in attendance were split over Deccio's actions, with some coming to her defense and others calling for her to step down.
Although she takes a more moderate approach on many issues, Janice Deccio remains the best choice for Yakima City Council, District 4.
Janice Deccio is running for re-election for Yakima City Council, District 4. Deccio was also nominated by her fellow city council members to serve as Mayor of Yakima. Deccio has an extensive background in community engagement, including serving on the Yakima Arts Commission, Planning Commission, and Gang Reduction Task Force.
Deccio's re-election campaign is focused on safety, homelessness, and community collaboration. While she doesn't point to many specific policies she would like to implement, she takes a community-based approach to the issues most important to her. Deccio supports environmental preservation, "housing the unhoused," and putting together a Block Watch to deter criminal activity.
In 2023, the Yakima City Council attempted to censure Deccio after she made a contentious 911 call. According to her statement, Deccio called 911 about petitioners at Nob Hill Walmart who were harassing people. She resorted to calling the emergency line after the non-emergency line did not pick up, and the police chief had not responded to her. Both the city council and community members in attendance were split over Deccio's actions, with some coming to her defense and others calling for her to step down.
Although she takes a more moderate approach on many issues, Janice Deccio remains the best choice for Yakima City Council, District 4.
