City of Puyallup
Yianni Charitou is an accomplished engineering technician with extensive experience in municipal engineering roles. Currently serving as Engineering Technician IV at the City of Puyallup since June 2020, responsibilities include reviewing utility and development plans and supervising lower-level technicians. Previous positions include Engineering Technician III at the City of Santa Cruz, where coordination and inspection of public water main construction were key responsibilities, and Engineering Technician II at the City of Santa Barbara, focused on regulating wastewater collection assets. Early career involvement includes roles at San Jose Water as Operations Project Assistant and Emergency Operations Intern, along with management experience at Souvlaki Greek Skewers. Yianni holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Sustainable Manufacturing Systems from San Jose State University.
City of Puyallup
The City of Puyallup is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier in the beautiful Puget Sound region 10 miles east of Tacoma and approximately 35 miles south of Seattle. It's an easy commute on Sound Transit's Sounder train to Tacoma, Seattle and many cities in between. In its early years, Puyallup was known for its hops, berries, and flowers. Today many events, such as the Washington State Fair, the Daffodil Festival and Parade, and the Puyallup Farmers Market pay tribute to the city's agricultural past. But there's much more happening in Puyallup than meets the eye. Two regional growth centers in downtown and South Hill offer a variety of shopping and dining opportunities. Great parks, excellent K-12 schools, and a modern regional medical center are some of the amenities appreciated by residents and visitors alike.