A Town Hall Forum
Forum #1 |The Public Accountability Session | August 1, 2022 | 5:30pm | Dumas Community Center
REQUESTING ATTENDANCE: All City of Dumas, Desha County Candidates for 2022 Election
Upon Election, Who Remains Accountable to Their Public and Community?
Decision-Time in D-Town is a Town Hall Forum with and for the people who live and serve in Dumas/Desha and for those who desire to serve as elected officials in Dumas/Desha 2022, and beyond. It’s about officials and candidates sharing the outcomes from the promises made and new promises that allow them to earn their positions. This outline is to prepare for the August 1, 2022, session. The session, outlined below will be from 5:30pm—7:30pm at the Dumas Community Center located at 18 Belmont Dr. This outline allows candidates/citizens to prepare and get a look ahead at the accountability forum format as the community continues to come together for positive dialogue and actions regarding what can be done and what will be done to make Dumas/Desha a better place for ALL of DUMAS and Desha.
MEDIA COVERAGE: “ALL OF DUMAS/DESHA UNITED” |8.1.2022 | Limited On-Site Attendance 100— Statewide media is invited, forum will be streamed on multiple social media networks.
Part I: Meet and Greet with Leaders from across the state.
Part II: Dumas/Desha Review of Programs from 2018—2022 {Please prepare and respond to Section A below and send to: allofdumasunited@gmail.com by 7.28.22 and bring copies to the forum. Also please RSVP to the email as well.}
A. All Current City, County Officials and New Candidates (Please bring up to 50 copies for attendees)
i. New Programs Promised: (This is from current elected officials who are/have served during this term)
ii. New Programs Started/Completed: (This can be from current officials and/or persons seeking office)
iii. New Programs Terminated: (Based on program(s) not being sustainable as projected)
iv. New Programs Ended: (Based on grant or program term limits satisfactorily completed only)
B. Up Next for Dumas/Desha: 2023 Initiatives (Please prepare written handouts)
i. Please list your top three New Development Plans for your office/position
ii. Please list your top three programs/initiatives that you will prioritize to continue
iii. Please list programs (if any) that you want to see end during your administration
iv. List two or three things that you will want to see changed in the city/county administration
Part II: Our Vote— What Are the Issues and Who are the Candidates?
All candidates for local, county and state offices for Dumas/Desha are invited to share their platform. 5-7 minutes each.
Part III: ‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ The Community Speaks
A. Updating Visions from the Community- (This is a list of community programs and initiatives brought forth from the community that provide services that benefit the entire community and/or county.)
B. Questions by the moderator and from the audience. Community leaders including youth will address topics and ask questions to the candidates.
C. Closing Remarks/Prayer/Adjournment/Reception
Presented in part by DAT—C (Digital arts Technology College Network), The
Legacy Center in West Dumas, City P.R.I.D.E.— Positive Results in Dumas, EVERYDAY!
Others Desiring to be Presenting Partners or to Register to Attend,
Please Contact: allofdumasunited@gmail.com or 870.501.0356
Registration is Not Required but is Requested. Online Registration is at: www.dat-c.org
