City of Tigard Group

Volunteer Opportunities Board and committee members are key to informing the development of Tigard's programs and policies. These volunteers dedicate time and expertise to serve as an important link to community needs and represent community values.  We are currently  accepting applications  for Tigard Youth Advisory Council. Apply today. All other Board & Committee recruitments are closed until Fall 2025. If you're interested in serving, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences. Audit Committee: This committee manages the audit contract with the city’s outside audit firm and oversees the city’s internal control management.   Budget Committee:   The Budget Committee deliberates on the proposed budget submitted by the city manager and sends an approved budget to the City Council for adoption. The committee also approves tax levies.   Committee for Community Engagement (CCE)   This Committee is charged with ove...

We work with residents and businesses to preserve, enhance and develop a stronger and more connected community. Our work carries out the city’s vision, "Tigard: an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible to everyone" by: Supporting land development that maximizes public health benefits while increasing connection between people and community destinations. Focusing development-associated resources in parts of the city that can serve, house, employ, and attract the most people while causing the least impact on Tigard’s natural systems and the climate. Supporting a balanced, diverse mix of business sectors and employment opportunities for Tigard residents. Ensuring transportation investments and improvements are providing equitable benefits & impacts to the entire population. Working to meet the housing needs of all community members by increasing housing opportunities for economically challenged households, including singles, young families, and older ...

  The following is a s ummary of main points in the City of Tigard's Charter, approved in 2024: Article 1: Name and Boundaries   ·         The municipality of Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, continues to be a municipal corporation with the name "City of Tigard." ·         The City includes all territory within its boundaries as they now exist or are legally modified in the future.   Article 2: Powers of the City   ·         The City has all powers expressly or impliedly granted or allowed by the constitutions, statutes, and common law of the United States and State of Oregon as fully as if this Charter specifically enumerated each of those powers. ·         This Charter is liberally construed so that the City may exercise fully all powers possible under this Charter and under United States and Oregon law. ·    ...