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Troutdale committee outlines town‑hall and outreach plan to boost resident engagement
Summary
Committee members proposed a town hall, bulletin‑board updates and volunteer recruitment to raise awareness of city processes and increase participation in local committees.
Members of the Troutdale Citizen Advisory Committee discussed a series of outreach steps intended to increase resident engagement, including a town hall (proposed for April or summer), greater use of park bulletin boards, social‑media microvideos, and participation at local events such as First Fridays and Summerfest.
A member proposed a town‑hall format with short (three‑minute) presentations from each committee chair, a council presence to explain responsibilities and application processes, and QR codes linking to committee applications and active projects. Participants discussed timing to align a town hall with the annual committee application cycle (applications due late April; interviews in May; terms starting in July) so the event can support recruitment efforts.
Committee members also raised operational details: who would organize the event (possible staff leads: Erica or Marley), logistics for venue selection and publicity, and the possibility of coordinating the town hall with other summer celebrations (for example, tying a town hall to a trail dedication to increase attendance). Members suggested using donated items or private sponsorships for incentives but noted legal questions about favoritism and the need to consult the city attorney.
Members agreed to develop concrete proposals (dates, venue, publicity strategy and a social‑media posting schedule) and to bring them back at the next meeting for approval.
