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Board favors project‑based stakeholder groups and quarterly updates for strategic communications
Summary
After staff proposed multiple engagement tools, the Board reached consensus to pursue project‑based stakeholder groups, pilot listening sessions tied to projects, and quarterly updates rather than creating a new standing advisory committee.
Community Relations Director Wil Glenn presented options for the county’s strategic communications approach at the April 7, 2026 Board meeting, outlining engagement goals and tools including listening sessions, roadshows, project‑based stakeholder groups, and potential advisory mechanisms.
Board discussion emphasized avoiding creation of a new permanent advisory body. Chair Jean Hamilton and several commissioners supported project‑based stakeholder groups and piloting listening sessions tied strictly to specific projects or topics, with commissioners participating on a limited, rotating basis. Commissioners said they favored staff‑led engagement and periodic reporting rather than forming another standing committee.
Commissioners agreed on receiving quarterly updates on strategic communications and on piloting up to three listening sessions so each commissioner can participate in at least one. Several commissioners noted the importance of meeting people where they are by embedding outreach in existing community events rather than creating standalone county meetings.
Next steps: Staff will deliver a communications plan to the county manager in June that incorporates the Board’s direction and will schedule pilot sessions and quarterly updates.
