ABOUT ME/CONTACT
BIOGRAPHY & CAREER
Patricia has lived in Yakima for 44 years. She worked as a YMCA Professional Director from 1978-1989. In 1993 she graduated from Central Washington University with a Masters Degree in Psychology. She worked as a Mental Health Professional for 23 years, including 12 years private practice in the historic Larson Building, retiring in 2015. Additionally she was a Life Skills Instructor at Yakima Community College 2009-2011. Patricia has been married to Harold for 37 years, has 2 adult children, 3 grandsons, and a great grand daughter.
Patricia has been a volunteer in every community where she has lived since she was in high school. She holds community service as a high value. Her encouragement to all residents of Yakima is to step up and engage in opportunities to serve. Be a part of positive solutions.
Endorsements
Senator Curtis King
Rep. Chris Corry
Rep. Gina Mosbrucker
Rep. Bryan Sandlin
Rep. Bruce Chandler
Jeremy Dufault
Yakima Association of Realtors
Yakima Valley Landlords Association
Yakima Valley Business Times
Yakima Valley GOP
Central Washington Home Builders Association
Cyndie Simmons & Gina Brandt – Leading Force Design
Ron & Mary Anderson
Paul & Beth Stadler – Yakima Healing Rooms
Marlene Cousens
Rev. Robert Trimble
Esther Huey
Eric Silvers
Jose Trevino, Mayor of Granger
Gloria Mendoza, Mayor of Grandview
Dr. Richard Wilkinson, Wilkinson Wellness Clinic
Dr. James Martin, Martin Chiropractic & Nutrition Center
Karen River, General Manager Bob's Burgers & Brews
COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE
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Yakima City Council Representative District 3 2020-present
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City Planning Commission 2014-2019, chaired last 2 years
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Yakima Board of Health 2021-present, current chair
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YVCOG City of Yakima Representative 2022-present
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Yakima Fish & Wildlife Recovery Baord 2022-present
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Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Ambassador since 2011, Ambassador of Year in 2013
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Downtown Association of Yakima since 2014
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Yakima Foursquare Church member since 1998, volunteer licensed staff since 2017
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Yakima Valley Pippins host family since 2014
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Assistant Pastor at Church on Rock in Wapato 2012-2021
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Yakima Schools Foundation 2007-2014 including presidency
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Other involvements: Worldcast Ministries 1999-present, Camp Hope, All America City Team 2014 & 2015, Henry Beauchamp Community Center, Red Cross, Healing Rooms of Yakima, Haven House for Women, YMCA, Memorial Hospital, Yakima Covenant Church 1979-1994
Contact
Phone: 509-469-0609
Email: byers4citycouncil@gmail.com
Mail Address:
1605 S. 72nd Ave.
Yakima WA 98908