Tag: Mayor’s Corner
Mayor’s Corner: October 2021
The number 716 is important to understand. It represents the 600 adults, 69 children, and 47 youth who are unhoused in Washington County.
It’s a...
Mayor’s Corner: September 2021
Everyone in Tigard has a story. Individual stories make our community unique – they’re our community’s DNA, shaping our celebrations, cultures, and neighborhoods.
We will...
Mayor’s Corner King City: September 2021
King City Growth: The Truth
I am a very proud resident of King City, a city that is safe, quiet, and well-maintained. Most residents truly...
Mayor’s Corner: August 2021
We’re Open... In-Person and Online!
On Monday, March 16, 2020, city buildings closed their doors in response to growing concerns about Covid-19. What we thought...
Mayor’s Corner: July 2021
Last month was full of graduations – high school, college, and the Chamber’s Leadership Tigard class.
There was another important graduation ceremony that you may...
Mayor’s Corner: Raise a Glass to the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water...
Let’s start with the obvious: You literally cannot live without water. Your body could make it about three days without water before it would...
Mayor’s Corner: May 2021
Our Community’s Bright Future
Thank you to the 300 community members who painted our new community mural, Building Our New Landscape. Local artist Emily Lux...
Mayor’s Corner: April 2021
Stroll down Tigard’s Main Street and it may be difficult to remember how it looked only a few years ago. Restored and improved storefronts,...
Mayor’s Corner: March 2021
The Power of Community Organizations
Since the beginning of COVID-19, I’ve been involved in many discussions about how the City of Tigard can best support...
Mayor’s Corner: January 2021
From exercising more to eating healthier, many of you made a New Year’s resolution for 2021. I also made a resolution, but it’s different...