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February 24, 2022 Jeff Knapp  Executive Director Visit McMinnville To Whom It May Concern: Visit McMinnville enthusiastically supports the completion of the Yamhelas Westsider Trail. Completion of this important project will connect the county’s recreation assets, will create a new visitor draw that will also serve our community’s families, and support the expanding recreation needs of our growing workforce. Research completed by Travel Oregon in 2015 shows that cyclists who

Oct. 10, 2025 Two of our county commissioners have chosen to eliminate the Yamhelas Westsider Trail from the county’s official transportation projects list. This would be shortsighted and counterproductive to the economic growth of Yamhill County. The Lafayette to Gaston trail has faced opposition from hazelnut growers fearing increased crime. The two commissioners seem to be in their pocket. I’ve ridden many trails in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia without s

Yamhill County moves to eliminate trail from transportation projects list.