Chinook Community Input
Economic Development (private business)
- Lower water and sewer rates
- Develop more retail, perhaps a cooperative store
- Expand child care
- Remodel Cy Courthouse, City Hall, Police Dept
- Upgrade water treatment/sewer systems
- Seek access to affordable business loans
- Promote community attractions, events, businesses, and services
- Improve rest area, fair grounds, walking path
Education
- Seek grants to improve heating/cooling systems in schools
Employment
- Seek federal financing and lower interest loans for Main Street businesses
Energy
- Explore wind power; biofuel; gas and oil
- Improve natural gas distribution system
Housing
- Develop multi-family housing to take advantage of limited available lots
- Develop moderate to higher income housing
- Attract commuters to buy and rent here
- Rejuvenate existing housing stock
- Mitigate flood plain problems
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