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Adapting Government sections for cities that don't yet have one, using Kennewicks' as a start

Government
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Kennewick is a code city with a council–manager form of government. The city council has seven members, with four elected at-large and three by ward. The city manager is appointed by the city council and is the chief executive officer of the city government.

The Kennewick city government is organized into several departments that provide municipal services, including policing, fire response, emergency medical response, water and sewer, parks, public works, and planning and zoning. The city also operates the Three Rivers Convention Center. In 2018, the city had total expenses of $96.6 million, of which $24.2 million is funded by sales taxes, $13.1 million by utility taxes and $13.0 million by property taxes.

At the federal level, Kennewick is part of 4th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Dan Newhouse. The city is part of two state legislative districts, the 8th and 16th.

Government
Selah is a code city with a council–manager form of government. The city council has seven members elected --. The city manager is appointed by the city council and is the chief executive officer of the city government.

The Selah city government is organized into several departments that provide municipal services, including policing, fire response, emergency medical response, water and sewer, parks, public works, and planning and zoning. The city also operates the Three Rivers Convention Center. In 2018, the city had total expenses of $96.6 million, of which $24.2 million is funded by sales taxes, $13.1 million by utility taxes and $13.0 million by property taxes.

At the federal level, Selah is part of 4th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Dan Newhouse; the city is part of the 15th state legislative district.

Government
Union Gap is a code city with a council–manager form of government,,. The city council has seven members elected -- .The city manager is appointed by the city council and is the chief executive officer of the city government. Arlene Fisher is the City Manager

The Union Gap city government is organized into several departments that provide municipal services, public safety, street improvements, parks and recreation, senior center services and general administrative services. Union Gap Fire combined with Yakima beginning January 1, 2015, Union Gap providing fire station and vehicles and Yakima providing personnel. In 2019, the city's general government expense budgeted was $21.6 million, of which $5.3 million was funded by sales taxes, $1.0 million by utility taxes and $1.9 million by property taxes.

At the federal level, Union Gap is part of 4th congressional district, which is represented by Republican Dan Newhouse; the city is part of the 15th state legislative district.