Soneya Lund for city council district 5

10/30/2023

Thank you Coleen!

To the editor — I was dismayed as I read the letter to the editor titled “Blank Page in the Voters Guide ...” in last Saturday’s edition.

10/29/2023

Thank you Yakima Herald Republic for your endorsement!! Yakima needs smart and seasoned leadership! Vote Soneya Lund.

The Yakima City Council faces daunting challenges in the next few years, starting with a projected revenue shortfall that will likely mean either raising fees or taxes, or cutting city

10/27/2023

Thank you Leslie!

To the editor — Smart and efficient government seem more and more like a thing of the past. Even more reason to throw my support toward a dedicated, hardworking and

10/25/2023

Ballots are out!! Vote for someone with the experience and knowledge of municipal government. Vote for someone who hears your voice. Vote Soneya Lund

10/25/2023

Thank you Mark! 😄

To the editor — I have known Soneya Lund for several years now.

10/25/2023

Thank you former mayor, Mary Place! Your friendship and support is so appreciated.

To the editor — The Yakima City Charter states that the city’s main priorities are police, fire, streets and parks. The previous City Council voted to deplete the city of

09/21/2023

As an elected official, I have been honored to serve on CERB (community economic revitalization board) under the dept of Commerce. Today we are celebrating two CERB funded projects. Blue Mountain Station and the completion of fiber broadband to the Dayton area. Dayton, Wa has a port district. Blue Mountain Station is an artisan food center with several small businesses, a commercial kitchen, and a co-op artisan grocery store. It has been wildly successful. If Dayton can support this, why can’t Yakima?

Let’s make this happen, Yakima. Let’s partner with CERB funding and build better lives.

09/18/2023

https://www.yakimaherald.com/opinion/guest-commentary-the-league-of-women-voters-of-yakima-county-is-canceling-their-candidate-s/article_798e6984-5367-11ee-ae24-ab6c80e4e1df.html

The League of Women Voters of Yakima County regrets to announce the cancellation of the Candidates Forum for the upcoming Yakima City Council election, originally scheduled for Oct. 26.

09/14/2023

I have been on countless committees and boards, volunteered my time and money to issues surrounding people who are experiencing homelessness over the last 8 years….. not once did I ever run into my opponent who claims he’s an advocate for the unhoused.

https://www.yakimaherald.com/opinion/letter-council-candidates-word-games-arent-the-answer/article_0668c38c-511e-11ee-9b55-d363277154b6.htm

To the editor — A Yakima City Council candidate’s website started out with some impressive claims. He seemed like a refreshing change from the countless councils we’ve seen who believed,

09/07/2023

Who needs a yard sign?