Are you interested in having a voice in city government? Tigard’s Committee for Citizen Involvement (CCI) is looking for you! The CCI seeks a youth member with fresh ideas and a youthful perspective. Is that you?
The CCI advises City Council on all matters pertaining to citizen involvement and communications. It’s a fun and friendly group of citizens with a passion to serve and a desire to experience “hands on” community involvement. If that describes you—read on!
The CCI typically meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at the Tigard Public Library. What do they do? Check out recent agendas and minutes below.
This youth position will be appointed through the City's interview process. The interview is friendly and applications are available online at www.tigard-or.gov/community/volunteer_ops. computers aren't your thing, hardcopies are available at Tigard City Hall, or by calling Marissa Daniels at 503-718-2428. Don't be shy. We would love to hear from you. You don't have to be a public speaker, just someone with a desire to get involved.
The application deadline is Friday, November 13, 2009 (so don’t drag your feet.) Apply now!
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Façade Improvement Program to Revitalize Main Street
The City of Tigard is kicking off the Façade Improvement Program for Main Street property and business owners.
The City of Tigard is kicking off the Façade Improvement Program for Main Street property and business owners. This program is an approved project in the City Center Urban Renewal Plan and is funded through Urban Renewal funds. It is designed to encourage businesses to make façade improvements by providing professional design assistance and matching funds. The purpose of this program is to help revitalize Main Street as a place to shop, do business, and invest in.
The program has two parts. The first part is the Façade Improvement Design Assistance. Design assistance will include 30-40 hours of architectural design services. The architect will meet with property and business owners to discuss their objectives for the building's facade. Final results will include complete schematic design level drawings and also a general estimate of project cost. This assistance is completely free to eligible applicants and is available on a "first come, first served" basis.
The second part of the program is the Façade Improvement Matching Grant. Applicants who received Design Assistance can apply to be considered for a 50% matching grant to complete the project. The award will be a competitive process and applications will be reviewed by the Façade Improvement Subcommittee.
The program is a pilot project for this fiscal year and, depending on demand, the program may be expanded in future years.
For more information, contact project manager Sean Farrelly, 503-718-2420, sean@tigard-or.gov or visit www.tigard-or.gov/FacadeProgram. Read more ...
The City of Tigard is kicking off the Façade Improvement Program for Main Street property and business owners. This program is an approved project in the City Center Urban Renewal Plan and is funded through Urban Renewal funds. It is designed to encourage businesses to make façade improvements by providing professional design assistance and matching funds. The purpose of this program is to help revitalize Main Street as a place to shop, do business, and invest in.
The program has two parts. The first part is the Façade Improvement Design Assistance. Design assistance will include 30-40 hours of architectural design services. The architect will meet with property and business owners to discuss their objectives for the building's facade. Final results will include complete schematic design level drawings and also a general estimate of project cost. This assistance is completely free to eligible applicants and is available on a "first come, first served" basis.
The second part of the program is the Façade Improvement Matching Grant. Applicants who received Design Assistance can apply to be considered for a 50% matching grant to complete the project. The award will be a competitive process and applications will be reviewed by the Façade Improvement Subcommittee.
The program is a pilot project for this fiscal year and, depending on demand, the program may be expanded in future years.
For more information, contact project manager Sean Farrelly, 503-718-2420, sean@tigard-or.gov or visit www.tigard-or.gov/FacadeProgram. Read more ...
2009 Free Leaf Disposal & Food Drive
To help area residents properly dispose of leaves, the City of Tigard is sponsoring four free leaf disposal and food drive events (November 7, 21 and December 5, 12).
Fall is coming and the city is asking residents to clear leaves from storm drains throughout the city. Leaves, in combination with winter rains, can clog storm drainage systems and flood city roadways.
To help area residents properly dispose of leaves, the City of Tigard is sponsoring four free leaf disposal and food drive events:
- Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Yard debris, other than leaves, will not be accepted. A donation of two non-perishable food items is recommended. Donations will be forwarded to needy area residents through Tigard's St. Vincent de Paul food distribution facility.
For more information, contact Wastewater/Storm Repair Supervisor Rob Block at 503-718-2607 or rob@tigard-or.gov.
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Thanks for your support of our Hometown Heroes!
Are you interested in sending care packages to Tigard's men and women who are deployed with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Troops (IBCT) Headquarters in Iraq and Afghanistan.
At this link: www.oregon.gov/OMD/AGPA/docs/Care_Package_Items.pdf you will find a list of popular requests and do's and don'ts for sending items to the soldiers. It's recommended that a note or letter be included with the package if materials are meant to be shared among a group. If you are addressing your package or letters to a specific soldier, their name should be on the address line.
Task Force Jungleer (Tigard Deployed Units) Contact Information:
Looking for additional mailing addresses for Oregon troops overseas? Link here: http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/DeployedUnits.shtml
Operation Homefront - Oregon Chapter
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At this link: www.oregon.gov/OMD/AGPA/docs/Care_Package_Items.pdf you will find a list of popular requests and do's and don'ts for sending items to the soldiers. It's recommended that a note or letter be included with the package if materials are meant to be shared among a group. If you are addressing your package or letters to a specific soldier, their name should be on the address line.
Task Force Jungleer (Tigard Deployed Units) Contact Information:
- Wentworth, Michael
HHC 41 IBCT
Task Force Jungleer
Camp Adder
APO AE 09331 - Buschbach, Brandon
HHC 41st IBCT
(MNC-I)
Task Force Jungleer
APO AE 09342 - Hovie, Tom
HHC/41 IBCT
Task Force Jungleer
Camp Adder
APO AE 09331
Looking for additional mailing addresses for Oregon troops overseas? Link here: http://www.oregon.gov/OMD/DeployedUnits.shtml
Operation Homefront - Oregon Chapter
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Potso Dog Park News
Starting Monday November 2, 2009 Potso Dog Park will be open winter hours, weekends only from dawn to dusk. Note, that the water tank will be removed and you will need to bring water for your canine friends.
Also, we have had some people ask about Potso remaining open all year round. The current lease doesn't allow us to have the park open all year round, we have contacted the owners who are reluctant to change the current lease to allow Potso to be open all year round.
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Ash Street Dog Park Closed During Construction
The NEW Burnham Street is under construction and dogs are being “scent” to other dog parks starting November 1, 2009. At the completion of the project – anticipated in late 2010 – the community will have a New Burnham Street and an improved Ash Street Dog Park.
During construction, please visit one of Tigard’s other dog parks:
Summerlake Dog Park - Located in northwest Tigard, south of Scholls Ferry Road and east of 135th Avenue (11450 SW Winterlake Drive). Summerlake is open daily dawn to dusk.
During construction, please visit one of Tigard’s other dog parks:
Summerlake Dog Park - Located in northwest Tigard, south of Scholls Ferry Road and east of 135th Avenue (11450 SW Winterlake Drive). Summerlake is open daily dawn to dusk.
Potso Dog Park - Located on Wall Street off Hunziker Street. Potso is open from 4:30 p.m. to dusk on Friday, and dawn to dusk on Saturday and Sunday. Open over Thanksgiving and Christmas weekend’s dawn to dusk.
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City of Tigard Names New Police Chief
City Manager Craig Prosser, recently announced his appointment for a new police chief for the City of Tigard. Former Assistant Chief Alan Orr will assume his new role as Chief of Police effective November 24th.
City of Tigard Names New Police Chief
City Manager Craig Prosser, recently announced his appointment for a new police chief for the City of Tigard. Former Assistant Chief Alan Orr will assume his new role as Chief of Police effective November 24th. That day coincides with the planned retirement of Bill Dickinson, the current Police Chief. Dickinson announced his retirement in August and Orr was appointed as Interim Chief of Police at that time.
Prosser expanded on his motivation regarding the appointment by stating that Orr "has the highest commitment to serving our community and to high ethical standards." He added that he is looking forward to working with Orr in his new role while helping move the Department and the City to the next level of professional excellence. Prior to his decision, Prosser conducted a series of interviews with other Tigard Police employees in efforts to better learn about Orr and the entire agency overall.
Newly appointed Chief Orr began employment with the City of Tigard in 2002 as a Captain for the patrol division. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2003. During his tenure with the Tigard Police Department, Orr worked to enhance the professionalism of officers by expanding on opportunities to interface with other metro area law enforcement agencies and specialty police units. Prior to his employment with the Tigard Police Department, Orr spent the previous 32 years working for the Portland Police Bureau. There he held a variety of positions culminating as a Precinct Commander until his announced retirement from the bureau in 2002. Orr, 61, is married and has one son and a daughter.
The City of Tigard has the 11th largest municipal police department within the State of Oregon. The Chief of Police serves as the director of the Tigard Police Department, leading a department of nearly 100 employees and an annual operating budget of over 14 million dollars. The agency prides itself on the outstanding service they provide to both residents and visitors alike. Last year marked the fourth consecutive year that the City of Tigard witnessed a significant decline in crimes. That result appears a culmination of improved management and training, better technology, committed focus on community policing philosophies and overall enhanced communication between police and the community.
Newly appointed Police Chief Alan Orr will be officially sworn in at the regularly scheduled Tigard City Council meeting on November 24th.
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City of Tigard Names New Police Chief
City Manager Craig Prosser, recently announced his appointment for a new police chief for the City of Tigard. Former Assistant Chief Alan Orr will assume his new role as Chief of Police effective November 24th. That day coincides with the planned retirement of Bill Dickinson, the current Police Chief. Dickinson announced his retirement in August and Orr was appointed as Interim Chief of Police at that time.
Prosser expanded on his motivation regarding the appointment by stating that Orr "has the highest commitment to serving our community and to high ethical standards." He added that he is looking forward to working with Orr in his new role while helping move the Department and the City to the next level of professional excellence. Prior to his decision, Prosser conducted a series of interviews with other Tigard Police employees in efforts to better learn about Orr and the entire agency overall.
Newly appointed Chief Orr began employment with the City of Tigard in 2002 as a Captain for the patrol division. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2003. During his tenure with the Tigard Police Department, Orr worked to enhance the professionalism of officers by expanding on opportunities to interface with other metro area law enforcement agencies and specialty police units. Prior to his employment with the Tigard Police Department, Orr spent the previous 32 years working for the Portland Police Bureau. There he held a variety of positions culminating as a Precinct Commander until his announced retirement from the bureau in 2002. Orr, 61, is married and has one son and a daughter.
The City of Tigard has the 11th largest municipal police department within the State of Oregon. The Chief of Police serves as the director of the Tigard Police Department, leading a department of nearly 100 employees and an annual operating budget of over 14 million dollars. The agency prides itself on the outstanding service they provide to both residents and visitors alike. Last year marked the fourth consecutive year that the City of Tigard witnessed a significant decline in crimes. That result appears a culmination of improved management and training, better technology, committed focus on community policing philosophies and overall enhanced communication between police and the community.
Newly appointed Police Chief Alan Orr will be officially sworn in at the regularly scheduled Tigard City Council meeting on November 24th.
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Whodunit: The Burning of Oregon's Capitol in 1935
Thursday, November 5 • 7 p.m. • Community Room
In the middle of the Great Depression, Oregon's capitol suddenly burned to the ground on a beautiful spring day. Thousands watched as it went up in smoke. Investigators later uncovered several important clues to the fire's cause that may surprise you.
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In the middle of the Great Depression, Oregon's capitol suddenly burned to the ground on a beautiful spring day. Thousands watched as it went up in smoke. Investigators later uncovered several important clues to the fire's cause that may surprise you.
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Sidewalks on Commercial St.
“A resident of our neighborhood has raised concerns about the lack of sidewalks and lighting on Commercial Street between 95th and Main. Is that a concern for you? Are there other streets in our area that you would like to see improved with sidewalks?
We’ll compile your responses to share them at the June 11 neighborhood Network meeting!”
Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment.
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Local market value
Spring is in the air and many local farmers markets are open for the season. Get plants, baked goods, produce and much more from local vendors. With so many markets in our area, there's sure to be one close to you.
Consider walking, biking or taking public transportation, and don't forget to BYOB (bring your own bag).
Beaverton Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Wednesdays from 3 - 6 p.m. starting in June.)
Cedar Mill Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Forest Grove Farmers Market Wednesdays, 4 - 8 p.m.
Hillsboro Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8 p.m. starting in June.)
Orenco Farmers Market Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sherwood Saturday Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tigard Farmers Market Sundays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Find The Latest News Updates on the Swine Flu
H1N1 (swine flu) is a type of influenza (flu) virus that causes respiratory disease that can spread between people. Go to the Washington County Health and Human Services site
Click here for the latest updates
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