Council Corner

Thank you for participating in the Community Listening Session

Back in November of 2025, Bond Measure 3-626 to fund the construction of a community center in Happy Valley did not pass. The bond measure was referred to the ballot after years of outreach efforts (including surveys, open houses, steering committees, and focus groups) that indicated there was voter support to build a community center.

We as City Council wanted the opportunity to hear directly from residents to understand what changed. So, in the month of February residents of Happy Valley were encouraged to participate in the Community Input Survey and in March residents were invited to attend an in-person listening session hosted by an outside facilitator.

Over 400 people completed the survey and approximately 50 people attended the in-person session. We’re thankful for every individual who participated. Community input is important and helps guide our decisions.

The results of the survey can be found online at: hv.city/community-center

The findings from the listening session will be provided to the City Council on April 7th and also be available online.