Whitehall, MT

Please read the vision statements below, and vote on which you like best. To vote, go to the bottom of this article and click on the light grey “comment” word. A new window will open, and the comment you make will be posted for all the world to see. You have the option of using a name other than your own. We will stop taking comments/votes on November 15th.

The Draft Vision Statements:

A. Whitehall is managing community change by involving citizens in a shared vision of the future. It is a process of developing an inclusive network to increase community capacity that supports a sustainable economy that improves the overall quality of life by promoting innovative approaches to provide a safe living environment with expanded economic opportunities.

B. Whitehall is a vibrant, centrally located rural community embracing change to ensure a safe, high quality of life for all generations. We celebrate our strengths as a diverse sustainable resource-based community of natural beauty nestled in the mountains and will achieve our full potential while maintaining our traditional caring and friendly atmosphere, spiritual strength and positive attitude to provide everyone the opportunity for prosperity.

C. Whitehall is a friendly and caring rural community embracing future change to ensure a high quality of life for all generations. We have a safe and vibrant economy that supports innovative approaches to provide a quality living environment with expanded economic opportunities. Our foundation is embodied in spiritual strength, helping others and maintaining a safe community.

D. Whitehall is an attractive small town that is home to people of all ages who are active in the outdoors and civic life. We are well-known for our unique character, smart planning and ample resources to meet the needs of our residents. Our central location, diverse job and business opportunities and numerous recreational amenities attract our youth back home.

The four draft vision statements listed below were put together by compiling information from:
1. “Whitehall 2010″ visioning work from 1996
2. Horizons Study Circles in 2006
3. 18 community listening session in the fall of 2007
4. Over 100 elementary student drawings
5. Comments that have been posted on this blog site.

Surveys were mailed to all Whitehall residents and all those people who live in a ten mile radius of Whitehall. Those survey results and the comments and votes posted on the blog will be combined to tweak and finalize the vision statement that is brought to the City Council for formal approval.