Faith and Community Groups Visioning Session

November 9th, 2007 by jamiejo

How do you see Whitehall now?
Whitehall has a receptiveness for new business and people with disabilities
Whitehall is very comparable to Columbus with the friendliness, culture, appreciation of hard work
and a nice entrance to town
The mine has brought in a fresh perspective

What could be enhanced in Whitehall?
Walking trails and parks
Stronger marketing of our murals and the historical parts of our area with a theme for the
community
Medical facilites in the future for the ambulance, etc.
Expand the library
Make a positive visual image by picking up trash, rewarding people for keeping this up
Ensure that travelers feel safe so people will be more willing to stay
Have Clays in Calico next to the A & W to draw people

What would you like to see in Whitehall?
Mentoring, community projects, and connections to higher education to help children out of
poverty
A plan for growth
More teaching and educational opportunities for young children, because there is a waiting list
now for Headstart, clearly showing we need more opportunities
Daycare with the high school
We need to maintain our identity because our children will want that in the future
A large diversity in kinds of businesses
Early age daycare
Nursing Home
All types of child care!!!

What does Whitehall need to maintain or sustain?

The pride in our community
School system
Swimming pool
The civic groups in town
The fact that Whitehall works well together in the face of tragedy

How is Whitehall doing on the Whitehall 2010 vision?
It is doing well and many improvements have been made, and leadership understands the speed
of small communities.

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