By Chris Bristol
The Yakima Herald-Republic
YAKIMA, Wash. — The Yakima City Council voted no on paramedics Tuesday, ending for now one of the most contentious issues the community has faced in years.
In only her third meeting, newly appointed Council-woman Maureen Adkison found herself in the unenviable position of having to break a tie over the fire depart-ment’s request to launch a limited rescue program.
Supporters said it was an issue of public safety. Opponents said it was big government. The vote was 4-3.
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