Email: mikayla.slawosky@dallasor.gov
Title: Community Development Coordinator
Organization: City of Dallas
Community: Dallas
Population: 17,488
County Served: Polk County

Meet Mikayla Slawosky (she/her):

Mikayla has a deep passion for art, nature, and nurturing support networks, which drives her commitment to enhancing community well-being. She earned a BA in Political Science with a minor in Planning Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon. Mikayla enjoys working on projects that reflect her love for sustainable practices while tapping into her creativity. In her free time, she loves printmaking, connecting with nature, graphic design, and is always seeking ways to make anything and everything a craft project.

Community and Organization:

Dallas, Oregon—The Polk County seat—is nestled in the luscious and bountiful Mid-Willamette Valley alongside the foothills of the Coastal Range. With its many scenic parks, gorgeous sights, and close proximity to a number of unique communities, Dallas has notoriously preserved its small town character. The City of Dallas is committed to supporting people and businesses, while providing a safe, welcoming, and livable community.

Projects:

Mikayla will build on the work completed during her first year in the community, enhancing initiatives for the new Dallas Farmers Market and Agribusiness Handbook. She will focus on creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem among vendors and improving consumer access through the SNAP program and Double-Up Food Bucks. Mikayla will strengthen support for market vendors while expanding access to fresh foods for the community. She will also collaborate with local partners to create public art projects that capture the artistry within the community. Additionally, she will assist with downtown projects and work to activate underutilized public spaces. Collaborating with the Parks and Recreation Manager, Mikayla will help establish community recreation programs and begin a tree plotting inventory for the community. Finally, she will lead efforts for the Great Oaks Food Trail by managing media and promotions, recruiting and supporting local businesses to source from local producers.