OFF PAGE ONE Wallowa County Chieftain A16 Offi cials: she said. “I’d like to see the busi- nesses we do have to get out there and contribute more to the commu- nity. I hope this year allows for a more collaborative eff ort within the community.” She also said she hopes to encourage busi- ness owners and residents to come Sullivan to council meet- ings or to stop into City Hall to either contribute or see what the city can do to help. “We just want to be as support- ive as possible,” Sullivan said. “We’re more than willing to help.” As for the pandemic, she believes the city is on track, but is eager to see related restrictions end. “Hopefully we can get a han- dle on COVID and not have our businesses suff er as they have for the past couple of years,” she said. “Enterprise is doing exactly what we should be doing. We’ve been doing it so long it’s important to keep in mind the mental health of the community. It’s fatiguing. … We want to keep people safe, but at the same time allow people some freedom.” Continued from Page A1 accommodate costumers by off er- ing curbside and home delivery.” Vaccination against the virus was another issue Nash addressed. “We have one of the highest vaccination rates of any frontier county in the state,” he said. “Peo- ple remained respectful of personal decisions.” Overall, the county residents have hung together, the commis- sioners said. The commissioners don’t take credit for the county’s eff ective response to the pandemic, but try to give credit to where it’s due. “(We) would like to thank the health care workers and our own emergency services director for taking the lead on COVID,” Hill- ock said. “This county kept working, liv- ing and dying, rejoicing, encourag- ing and mourning,” Nash agreed. Enterprise The cities, too, have their focus set on 2022. Enterprise Mayor Ashley Sulli- van, after her fi rst year in offi ce, is largely focused on improving the climate for businesses to operate in the city. “I hope to see more businesses open up and more new businesses,” Joseph Joseph Mayor Lisa Collier was upbeat after a 2021 that was chaotic in City Hall with the resignation of Wednesday, January 19, 2022 the city administrator and a coun- cilwoman surrounded by accusa- tions of harassment. Joseph’s for- mer mayor also resigned after moving. Collier is now optimistic that the city government is on the right track. “We will con- tinue to develop continuity between staff and council- ors, for the better- ment of our cit- izens, business Collier owners and visi- tors,” Collier said. “We will continue to update and strengthen our policies, proce- dures, ordinances and goals to con- duct municipal business in today’s world with our citizens and busi- ness owners at the forefront.” She also said eff orts to replace former Administrator/Recorder Larry Braden are underway. “We are lucky to be led by our pro-tem Administrator Brock Eck- stein,” Collier said. “He is knowl- edgeable and backed by years of city administrative experience, plus, he’s just a great guy. His expertise regularly shines through. He has proven himself to be strong, stable and consistent. The search for a new city administrator has begun, but we are taking our time and doing it right. They have pretty big shoes to fi ll.” The mayor also said she looks forward to the planned ramp proj- address, such as fi xing the infl ow of runoff water that can strain the sewer system and to work with state and local law Hulse enforcement to address complaints of speeding through town. In the coming year, Hulse said, he hopes the city can: • Assist with establishing Wal- lowa Memorial Hospital and Winding Waters health clinics. • Assist Wallowa schools with funding and building a skate park. • Improve sewer and water sys- tems in conjunction with engineers of record. • Explore bank branch, hardware store and other business opportuni- ties to establish in Wallowa. • Explore possibilities to expand housing and business opportunities and options. • Upgrade bathrooms at city parks. • Work with ODOT to improve traffi c safety on Highway 82/Main Street, improve handicap curb access on Main Street, close off Ellen Street to minimize traffi c congestion, add lights at the school crosswalk and install better traffi c lines to impede speeding. ect on Joseph’s Main Street to have the Oregon Department of Transportation upgrade them in accordance with Americans with Disability Act standards and still have them “maintain our beauty and special feel of Joseph’s Main Street.” She invited anyone with ques- tions or concerns to contact her or City Hall. Collier also said she believes Joseph has done a good job of sur- viving the COVID-19 pandemic. “Moving into 2022, we need to be kind and compassionate with each other,” she said. “While it’s true that we need to move forward with business, we need to treat people with care. We have all been through a lot — noticeably or not. Our relationships with our people matters very much.” In general, Collier said, Joseph is on a positive track. “I feel really good about the tra- jectory of the city,” she said. “We are heading in a great direction with good things ahead.” Wallowa Wallowa Mayor Gary Hulse also expressed his thoughts and hopes for the new year. While there are projects to work on, he said, “All things considered, Wallowa is doing well. We want to keep Wal- lowa, Wallowa.” He does have some spe- cifi c issues he hopes the city can Lostine Lostine Mayor Dusty Tippett declined to comment on this topic. Conatact Elaine at 541-263-1189 Kitten galore! 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