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Council Hears Report on ‘City Chats’ Outreach; Members Urge Broader Venues and Weekend Options
Summary
City manager reported four City Chats in fiscal year; councilors praised the program and suggested adding Hispanic‑owned businesses, weekend times, food pods, library and senior center venues and partnership with the chamber to increase reach.
City Manager Smith briefed the Hermiston City Council on Aug. 11 about the city’s “City Chats” outreach pilot, summarizing four events held over the last fiscal year and soliciting council feedback on future formats and venues.
Smith said the city convened events at local businesses — Maple Moose Coffee (November), Java Junkies (January), Next Chapter bookstore (April) and a…
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