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Election results: Hillsboro voters select City Council

Hillsboro City Council President Steve Callaway will become Hillsboro’s 50th mayor when he is sworn into office in January.

Read more about the elections in Hillsboro and see complete results from Washington County Elections.

More than 200 attend Jackson School Road Project open house

Safety improvements are the primary reason for the 1.5-mile Jackson School Road Project that will reduce the likelihood of collisions and improve traffic flow without adding traffic capacity. The project also will add a multi-use path to protect pedestrians and bicyclists.

Learn more about the project and the open house.

¡Creciendo Juntos! newsletter debuts

 

The City’s redesigned Spanish newsletter, ¡Creciendo Juntos! debuts in a more convenient tri-fold size to make it easier and more enjoyable to read. The tri-fold replaces the traditional-sized Spanish newsletter, and will be accompanied by 11” x 17” posters that will be hung in various community locations.

Hillsboro Fire Department Chief
Greg Nelson announces retirement

After 36 years of public service, City of Hillsboro Fire Department Chief Greg Nelson has announced plans to retire effective January 1, 2017.

Read more about Chief Nelson's career and the transition plan for naming his replacement.

Your transportation ideas could win you a TriMet pass, gas card, or bicycle credit

Washington County's Transportation Futures Study wants to know what you think about long-term transportation strategies and investments.

Complete the survey for a chance to win a TriMet pass, gas card, or bicycle credit - all valued at $1,100.

City News Briefs

Grease-free drains for the holidays

Follow three easy steps to keep your drain unclogged:

  • Pour all grease into a can and freeze
  • Scrape and wipe all grease from pots, pans, and dishes
  • Put all fats, oils, and grease into the garbage

Get a free kit, including a scraper and plastic lid.


Upcoming events


Thursday, November 17
Sister City Info Night

U.S. 26 Road Widening Project open house


Friday, November 18
Correo Aereo concert

Tuesday, November 22
21st Annual Youth Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 24
Thanksgiving - HOLIDAY

Saturday, November 26
Holly Days: Santa visit and tree lighting ceremony

Friday, December 2
Winter Village opens at Orenco Station Plaza

Full calendar

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Recent articles on Hillsboro-Oregon.gov


Willamette Water Supply Pipeline Construction Begins

City, TriMet Working to Fix Traffic Signal Delays in Orenco Station Neighborhood

Hillsboro Receives Federal Funding for Body-Worn Cameras

Air Quality Advisory Season Begins November 1

Q & A with HPD School Resource Officer Adela Rios
 

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Read the 2016-17 Budget in Brief

 
Get an in-depth review of the City of Hillsboro's budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov to get helpful answers to your questions, any time of day.

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