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Mabton council plans community open forum; council asks staff to arrange translators and school venue
Summary
Council members favored an open community forum to let residents meet the mayor and council, discussed holding it at the school or library in the evening, and asked staff to arrange a certified translator and logistics; the item was tabled pending availability.
Council members discussed organizing an open community forum to give residents an opportunity to meet the mayor and council and have a dialogue with officials. The council contrasted an "open forum" (interactive) with a workshop (staff-led presentation with limited interaction) and said both formats are possible.
"I would rather do the open forum. That way, we can see if the community is gonna be involved or not," said a council member (Speaker 5), and other members recommended scheduling the event in the evening (6–8 p.m.) and holding it at the school or library to accommodate a larger turnout. Members suggested a sign-up form, a short written intake form for people who prefer not to speak, and providing translators.
City staff (Speaker 7) recommended using a certified translator when possible; council members asked staff to identify translator options and check venue availability. The council tabled the item to the next council meeting so staff can confirm dates, translator availability and any associated costs.
