Tigard, OR, Website

Tigard was incorporated in 1961 and today, is a clean, livable and affordable community located just minutes southwest of Portland in Washington County. The city is home to more than 43,040 residents and expects a population nearing 47,280 by 2005. As a community, Tigard strives to manage this growth and blend the amenities of a modern city with the friendliness and community spirit of a small town.

A modern Tigard Civic Center which borders the Fanno Creek Greenway was completed in 1986 and houses city offices, the library and the police department. A new library is currently being designed and is slated for completion Summer of 2004.

The City's "open door" policy encourages citizens to attend weekly city council meetings and observe the four-member council and mayor make important decisions. Tigard is a community building for today and its future. Local government and school leaders, citizen groups, businesses and individuals work hard to build upon Tigard's significant community attributes. The City promotes citizen participation through Citizen Involvement Teams that represent the community's four geographic areas. The teams allow citizens to become part of the decision-making process.