Procedural gridlock is freezing Gorge housing policy. The Economic Vitality Committee missed its quorum for the second straight meeting, stalling crucial votes on Accessory Dwelling Units. We unpack the debate over short-term rentals, look at the reality of building on agricultural land, and review the agency's new media rules. This episode covers the April 8 Economic Vitality Committee and April 9 Communications Committee meetings.

In This Episode:

• Discussing ADUs and whether the fear of illegal use is just a "red herring"
• Testing the "Ag Income" Rule: Is it a filter for farmland, or a wall against development?
• The Rules of "Strategic Silence": New media protocols and social media limits for Commissioners.
• Permitting Delays: Why Klickitat County's new online portal is stuck waiting on the Oregon state budget.

Resources & Links:

• Read the full written Dispatch at skamaniadispatch.com
• View raw agendas and videos for the Economic Vitality Committee and the Communications Committee.

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