Three candidates seek to fill Prosser Council Position 2 in the 2025 election.
Relocation of Prosser City Hall and the police station is a top priority.
The August 5 primary narrows the field ahead of November’s general election.
Prosser, WA
Three candidates are hoping to replace a 20-year incumbent on the Prosser City Council.
Campaigning for Position 2 on the Prosser City Council in the Aug. 5 primary election are Jackie Kimble, William “Bill” Jenkin and Vance Glasscock. The top two vote-getters will move on to the general election in November.
Incumbent Morgan Everett did not seek reelection after serving on the council since 2005.
The relocation of Prosser City Hall and its police station is a top priority for the candidates. Recently the city entered into a contract with Benton County to lease part of the county courthouse, as well as a nearby tract of land for the police station.
William ‘Bill’ Jenkin
William “Bill” Jenkin William Bill Jenkin Facebook
A former state representative who served two terms in the Washington state Legislature, Jenkin is looking to continue his public service on a local level.
A nearly 20 year resident of Prosser, he cites his background in community leadership, including serving as school board president, chamber of commerce president and rotary district governor.
“I’ve always been around and in leadership,” he said. “Now that I’m semi-retired, it’s time to give back locally, and I’m excited about the opportunity.”
Jenkin said his top priorities include ensuring stable funding for public safety, supporting the city’s efforts to relocate City Hall and the police department and helping develop a proposed 120 acre park at the city’s former spray field site.
He also wants to help downtown Prosser thrive by encouraging small business growth and reducing regulatory burdens. Jenkin, who owns a local winery and property downtown, says revitalizing the historic core is essential for tourism and economic development.
He’s endorsed by state Rep. Jeremie Dufault, Benton County Commissioner Michael Alvarez and current Council member Dan Aubrey.
Jackie Kimble
Jackie Kimble Jackie Kimble
Kimble, a retired educator and longtime community volunteer, is also hoping to bring her voice to the council. A Prosser resident of more than four years, Kimble said she wants to be an advocate for transparency, collaboration and community engagement in the city decisions.
“How do we make this where this is a destination where families come not only have the ability to go to the wineries, but also have their kids be able to do the pools, you know, have a skating rink, or a movie theater,” she said.
Kimble said her focus areas include maintaining small town values amid growth, improving communication between city officials and residents and encouraging more civic involvement, especially from youth.
Kimble stated she wants voters to know she’s committed to listening to their concerns and working to turn community goals into action. “I’m here for them, and I make a difference,” she said.
Vance Glasscock
Vance Glasscock Vance Glasscock Facebook
A regular follower of Prosser City Council meetings, Glasscock said his decision to run stems from a desire to contribute more directly to local decision making.
“I’ve been reading the agendas and minutes for years,” he said in an emailed response. “Now, I’d like to be part of the process.”
Glasscock has not held public office before but brings experience supporting others with technology in both personal and professional settings from configuring secure internet access to helping small businesses adapt to software updates.
His top priorities include relocating City Hall and the police station improving roads and sidewalks for walk ability and ADA compliance and expanding local access to goods and services that residents currently have to travel outside of Prosser to find.
Glasscock wrote in an email that he values transparency and that community engagement should be encouraged through public meetings written feedback and active participation.
“Listening to the people and explaining why a decision was made — that’s what good leadership looks like,” he said.
He’d like to see more commercial development in the city, including flexible business spaces like virtual office suites to complement Prosser’s residential growth.
Glasscock’s message to voters is simple: “Don’t forget to vote.”
This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
CORRECTION: Jackie Kimble has lived in Prosser for about four years. The story has been updated to reflect the correct length of time.
