Dodson Community Input

Economic Development (private business)

  • Low population means low tax base. In order to increase population:
  • Develop housing
  • Attract new businesses, industry

Housing

  • Develop new rentals (multi-family, low income affordable)
  • Write grants for home ownership
  • Clear some old, unused housing to make lots available for building

Infrastructure

  • Build tax base by attracting new residents
  • Recruit volunteers for fire department
  • Improve road maintenance (gravel, paving)
  • Encourage use of bus
  • Replace water system
  • Better cell phone & Internet service
  • Expand Hwy 2 to four lanes
  • Attract employers

Recreation & Parks

  • Dodson has city park & playground, fairgrounds, hunting & fishing access, RV parking, local B&B
  • Market hunting/fishing for tourism
  • Develop gas station, convenience store, museum, restaurant
  • Develop community rec center

Dodson Spending

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