Council Corner: Lacey Beaty

With the recent news of schools starting remotely with no in-school services, I’ve been asked numerous times from families why it seems no one is asking how we help working parents.

Community Conversations, Inquiry Sessions Create Space for Dialogue

As the city reflects on and explores ways to respond to the current push to address systemic racism, the Beaverton Police Department (BPD) and the Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) have embarked on a joint project. “BPD-HRAC Inquiry Sessions” are a dedicated space for listening and dialogue regarding police operations and policy, response to demands for police reform and consideration of long-term structures for community oversight.

New City Charter Implementation Underway

Beaverton voters approved a new city charter during the May 2020 election. The Beaverton Charter of 2021 becomes operational on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, and implements changes to the city’s structure and guiding principles.

New City Council Position Filing to Begin July 17

At the 2020 Primary Election Beaverton voters adopted the new Beaverton City Charter of 2021. The Charter created a new City Council Position No. 6 and directed that the new position be filled by election at the 2020 General Election, which is on November 3, 2020.

Council Corner: Cate Arnold

I am writing this in the most politically charged time I have experienced. Washington County entered Phase 1 of reopening on June 1, to recover our economy, hopefully without spiking the Coronavirus.

New City Charter Approved by Voters

Beaverton voters approved a new city charter during the May 19 election. The Beaverton Charter of 2021 went into effect on June 18 and becomes operational on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

Council Corner: Mark Fagin

Please Vote in Our May 19th Election With all that is happening in the world right now, voting may not be at the forefront of your mind, but it is time. In addition to electing a Mayor and two City Councilors, there are important decisions to be made on a Countywide Library Services Levy and […]