Angie Teems, chair of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is planning town halls over the next several weeks with a theme of “common sense is our common ground.”
In a press release, Teems said there is not a specific topic driving the conversations.
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“I want to provide an open forum to hear from the community about the issues important to them and how the county can be part of enhancing their quality of life,” she said in the release.
The town halls will each begin at 6 p.m. and will take place on the following dates and locations:
— June 24: Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Highway 27, Rock Spring
— July 15: Rossville Community Center, 301 Williams St., Rossville
— July 22: Board of Commissioners Building, 101 S. Duke St., LaFayette
— July 29: Center Post Community Center, 8125 Highway 337, LaFayette
At each meeting, Teems will start the conversation by giving a brief overview of her first six months in office, according to the release. She will then turn the meeting over to attendees, giving them an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
A rotating panel of county department heads and officials will be in attendance to help answer questions about county operations, special projects and future strategic planning.
Additionally, Teems will launch a community survey this summer to gather feedback on topics including county facilities, recreation, infrastructure and more. According to the release, it will be mailed to residents and available online.
The first meeting took place Tuesday at Cedar Grove Community Center in Chickamauaga.
— Compiled by Leah Hunter