For nearly two months, Mayor Colleen Baker has welcomed residents to Yreka City Hall every Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for open chamber hours, fostering direct, town hall-style discussions. This ongoing initiative builds on the momentum of a recent informal meeting I attended, where I congratulated Mayor Baker on her selection as Yreka’s new mayor after a lengthy process.
That meeting was refreshing and collaborative, with a focus on community involvement. A new couple, who moved from Half Moon Bay to Yreka in November, stood out for their eagerness to contribute to their adopted town. Mayor Baker engaged them in a one-on-one conversation, while the “peanut crew” in attendance shared insights and resources.
When Mayor Baker called the local resource center a “great resource,” the room chuckled. “It lives up to its name,” she said, highlighting its value to Yreka.
