Hood River County Commissioners talked about annexation options for housing development during a Monday worksession, but ended with a question of whether the City of Hood River is open to initiating annexations and if a planned joint meeting in June would be productive.  Commissioner Arthur Babitz has been a proponent of analyzing whether City-initiated annexations would provide more opportunities to achieve affordable housing.  County Planning Director Eric Walker did say it could make sense for the City to annex already developed properties.  But some City officials have indicated preferring to continue with a strategy of property owner-initiated annexation applications, believing those provide leverage to negotiate provisions for affordable housing.  A joint City-County meeting has been planned for early June, but Babitz noted if the City has already determined its direction, it might not be worth having.  Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer and County Administrator Allison Williams said they would talk with municipal officials about how to proceed.