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Tigard council narrows priorities to bond, opportunity and safety after citywide goal review
Summary
Councilors reviewed staff‑compiled options and signaled consensus around three overarching goals — a bond measure, an "opportunity" (growth/economic) bucket and a safety/livability bucket — while directing staff to consolidate language and return with measurable outcomes and implementation steps.
Tigard City Councilors on Monday reviewed a staff summary of currently proposed council goals and signaled early consensus for three overarching priorities: pass and implement a facilities bond, create an “opportunity” bucket to cover growth and economic development, and focus on safety and livability.
Consultant Jill (facilitator) opened the conversation by listing the council’s four existing goals and the themes captured from one‑on‑one premeetings: “The current goals are to reduce houselessness, address climate change, modernize and improve city services, and to enhance community safety and access,” she said. She reported councilors had suggested combining or streamlining some goals and adding emphasis on economic and business development.
The discussion centered on how to organize several topics —…
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