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Residents and councilors call for broader public engagement as Yamhill begins new downtown push
Summary
Public comment and council discussion at the July 30 work session focused on low community participation, a need for outreach to new residents, and volunteer recruitment for downtown projects.
Yamhill — Residents and elected officials at a July 30 work session urged the city to broaden outreach and recruit more volunteers to support economic development and downtown projects.
Why it matters: Council members and longtime volunteers said current decision-making and project work rely heavily on a small group of recurring participants; expanding outreach is essential to sustain long-term projects and avoid burnout.
During the session a resident who identified himself as Rocky said the city’s planning and outreach efforts have not…
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