“What Have You Done For Us Lately—What Are You Doing For Us Now?”

                            

“What Have You Done For Us Lately—What Are You Doing For Us Now?”  Decision Time in Dumas and Desha, Candidates to Speak

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, all candidates running for positions in Dumas and Desha County are invited to attend and speak at the outdoor forum presented by local leaders and community program partners. The theme of the forum is: “What Have You Done For Us Lately—What Are You Doing For Us Now? The mission of the forum is to connect many persons who have yet to meet and/or hear the candidates.

Since the last election in 2018, Dumas has experienced the closing of DTEC, a new program model, DAT—C, Digital Arts Technology College Network is underway with the USDA REDI, Rural Economic Development Innovation award and all in the midst of the COVID—19 Pandemic.

These important agenda items along with other key matters are requiring the best in new leadership from across the city and county to come forth with strong vision and actions and this forum will allow the candidates to share their visions for change and progress going forward. 

Also on the table for discussion is what is the vision for philanthropic resources including $6,000,000 from the Peterson’s estate that bring a serious dimension that must be valued and weighed in on for best use and investment into the city’s future.   Two years later, there has not been any public appropriations of these funds for education, economic or community advancements, outreach or engagement.

Individuals and programs leaders (including startups) are encouraged to bring written copies of their vision/concepts for inclusion in a collaborative vision/proposal that allows many programs to unitize shared visions. Program development includes demographics from youth the seniors with an emphasis on ‘all of Dumas/Desha.’ How these dollars will be invested for sustainable programs and more is what organizers are working on with local, state and national organizations and leaders that focus on needs and improvement for Dumas/Desha.

There will be a question and answer segment and an opportunity for citizens to share/submit their vision/plans/concepts for Dumas/Desha 2020 and beyond. The forum will be held outdoors with COVID—19 guidelines being adhered to at THE LEGACY CENTER in West Dumas located at 501 W. Bowles from 4:45pm-6pm.  Refreshments and entertainment to follow.

Candidates who have not confirmed participation and persons needing additional information on the organizers, of the forum or persons desiring to volunteer or to participate please email allofdumasunited@gmail.com  and/or leave  comments here.