Financial Compliance, Questionable Contact, & Candidate for County Council Bryan Yambe

What you need to know.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Monica Marchetti
(253) 324-8134

FIFE, WA — Concerns are growing among residents after documents surfaced suggesting that Pierce County Councilman Bryan Yambe used city funds at various establishments—including restaurants, convenience stores, and other locations—with no apparent connection to official city business.

A formal letter submitted to the Mayor of Fife, Kim Roscoe, calls for an independent audit of all expenses tied to Yambe dating back to 2013, including reimbursements, credit card statements, and related communications. The complaint describes the spending as a “blatant misuse of his position and the trust of the residents of Fife.”

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, no formal reprimand or investigation has been initiated by city administrators. Residents are calling for greater oversight, transparency, and accountability in how taxpayer funds are handled.

“We expect our elected officials to be good stewards of public money,” said one longtime Pierce County taxpayer. “If a councilmember, and candidate is using city funds for personal purchases, there needs to be a full investigation. The public deserves to know where their money is going.”

Additional concerns have been raised regarding Yambe’s reported interactions with members of the Fife Youth Commission, prompting renewed calls for an independent review and the implementation of ethical safeguards within the city and county governments.

As scrutiny increases, community members are urging Fife officials to take immediate action to ensure financial integrity and rebuild public trust.

Bryan Yambe is currently running for Pierce County Council Position 5.

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The Legality

City Council Resolution No. 1556 authorizes the Finance Director to issue credit cards to City officials and employees approved by the City Manager.
Cards may be used only for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performance of official City duties.
RCW 43.09.185 requires State agencies and local governments to immediately report known or suspected loss of public funds (or assets or other illegal activity) to the state auditor's office.
Yambe's Violations

According to expense reports filed with the City of Fife, Councilman Bryan Yambe used city funds at several establishments that appear to have no connection to official city business and hold no actual or necessary benefit for city business.
Additionally, Yambe has reportedly had inappropriate contact with several City of Fife Youth Commission Members.
Consequences

To date, Councilman Bryan Yambe has not faced any legally required reprimand for these violations, nor have they prompted an investigation by local administrative authorities.
Per Resolution No. 1556, the City Manager holds the power to suspend or revoke any users city issued card for misuse.