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Spanish‑language rural leadership course announced; English option 'not right now,' speaker says

City of Milton-Freewater City Council · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Elionay Meneses announced a Spanish‑language 'Empower Your Leadership' program starting March 28, offering lunch, childcare and a small stipend; attendees can register at 541‑274‑9691. A council staffer asked about an English offering and Meneses replied, 'not right now.'

Elionay Meneses told the council about a Spanish‑language program called "Empower Your Leadership: Rural Community Leadership Program," sponsored by Sherwood Trust and Rural Development Initiatives (RDI). Meneses said the classes begin March 28, include lunch and childcare, and participants receive a small stipend; people may sign up by calling 541‑274‑9691.

Conservation Specialist Ryan Westman asked whether an English‑language offering was planned; Meneses said "not right now." The program is open to emerging and established leaders in rural communities; council members did not take formal action but were provided the contact information to distribute to interested residents.

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