Let's Talk, White Salmon - Walker House

What is "Let's Talk, White Salmon?"
A monthly(ish) online forum that allows residents of White Salmon and surrounding areas to have productive discussions about the future we want to build for our community.

Why is the City launching it?
White Salmon community members are passionate about this very special city. We want to ensure that residents, council members, and city staff are making the best decisions for our collective future. Let's harness that energy for productive discussion and translate it into action.

We believe that Let's Talk, White Salmon will help break down barriers. We all want the best for our city, but we all bring differing perspectives about what that can look like. This diversity of viewpoints can be a great thing, but only if we can all share our ideas, listen to and respect each other, and ensure we have a solid understanding of key issues.

We believe that Let's Talk, White Salmon will create a dialogue. Even with City meetings moving online, it can be difficult for many residents to attend the meetings, stay informed, and weigh in on City happenings. We hope a more casual, conversational format will feel welcoming and help open up an ongoing dialogue between city leaders/staff and community members.

What is the format?

Facebook Livestream - sign up via the event page in advance to receive a reminder. Participate live by  asking questions via comments or join the Zoom room to ask via audio/video. Can't make it? Watch on demand to catch up on what was discussed.

First 20 minutes:
Each session will kick off with a guest speaker(s), giving background on a key issue to inform the audience on its current state, challenges, and opportunities.

Remaining 40+ minutes:
The audience will then have the chance to dive in with questions and comments for discussion with the guest(s) and/or the Mayor and/or City Council Members. 

Specific Information on Walker House
The potential purchase of the Walker House has resulted in passionate discussions between residents. This session will be an opportunity to get answers t the questions we see frequently raised about the potential purchase, like "How can we afford this?" and "Why spend this money when we desperately need road improvements and a pool?" This first edition of Let's Talk, White Salmon will be a change to have a meaningful conversation about the answers to those questions, why this project is under consideration, and how it could fit into our collective future vision for White Salmon.

Let's Talk, White Salmon constitutes a special meeting of the City of White Salmon as three or more council members may be present.

Zoom Teleconference Information:

Meeting ID: 836 2041 5992

Meeting Passcode: 593677