City of Hillsboro

Congratulations to Hillsboro's 2024 Firefighter of the Year, Josh Wilson! Hired in 2017, Josh has been honored with 10 lifesaving (code save) awards by the Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Department, along with a Distinguished Unit Commendation. Firefighter & Paramedic Wilson received the honor of 2024 American Legion Post #6 Firefighter of the Year via nomination and vote by his peers.

Hillsboro's Audit Committee is currently open for applications! The purpose of the Committee is to provide a practical way to ensure management, independent auditors and the governing board meets their respective responsibilities in regards to providing sound financial reporting, internal controls and overall accountability in a public sector environment. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/dk4iMxzT

Meet Downtown Hillsboro’s tea sommelier! Anne Johnson owns Mamancy Tea & Chocolate on 2nd Avenue in Downtown. They sell loose leaf tea, handcrafted chocolates, and host experiences like Kenyan Afternoon Tea and English style high tea. Check them out at 159 SE 2nd Avenue or online at www.Mamancy.com

The City is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee! As a URAC member, you will advise on Downtown Hillsboro's: - Public involvement program - Proposed urban renewal projects - Policies and programs in the Urban Renewal Area Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/dSvGaBjB

Hillsboro will be the new home of the Portland Thorns FC and Portland’s future WNBA team training facility! The world's first dual-sport women's performance center will be built by RAJ Sports on Northeast Aloclek Drive in Hillsboro. The facility will repurpose an existing suburban office complex and transform it into a top-tier training facility for the two professional sports teams. We look forward to welcoming them to Hillsboro 💙 💚

Good news! Throughout 2025, OMSI Science Pub will be held monthly at Hillsboro's largest food cart plaza — Hillsboro Downtown Station! The February 10 event will introduce you to the Northwestern pond turtle, one of only two native turtles living in Oregon. Food cart and drink options will be available throughout the event. Advance tickets are recommended as previous events have sold out. Tickets & details: https://lnkd.in/gGNxTHMP

The Hillsboro City Council has selected Cristian Salgado to be the Council’s seventh member following applicant interviews this week. Salgado will fill the vacancy created by Mayor Beach Pace’s election in November after he is sworn in as a City Councilor during the January 21 meeting. Ahead of a January 7 deadline, the City received 10 Council vacancy applications from residents in Council Ward 1 — Jones Farm, Tanasbourne, AmberGlen, Orenco Station, and other north and east side neighborhoods. Salgado has lived in Hillsboro’s Hawthorne Farm neighborhood since 2021. His family immigrated to Oregon from Michoacán, Mexico, when he was five years old and he is bilingual in Spanish. In filling the City Council term that expires in January 2027, Salgado will be eligible to serve two full terms in office beyond his appointment if he chooses to seek election to the Council in November 2026 and re-election in November 2030. “I am honored to be selected by the Council to serve the City of Hillsboro,” Salgado said following his appointment. “As I reflect on my experience through this process, and the time I’ve invested to get here, I feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment. I worked hard for this opportunity, and I will continue to bring that same work ethic to the Council. "I also appreciate all the other applicants that had the courage to apply for this role. I think it is a great sign for the city that so many people wanted to serve in this position.” Learn more about Cristian: https://lnkd.in/gjrmhNPW

The City of Hillsboro is Searching for a Graphic Designer to join our Communications team! Visual storytellers who like working with a team to serve the community will enjoy the creative freedom and the community impact of this position. This position is responsible for the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, flyers, newsletters, reports, and more. Communications include creating marketing campaigns and working with a variety of stakeholders to enhance and refine communication materials. Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/g_9AdBJ7

Mayor Beach Pace & new City Councilors Saba Anvery, Elizabeth Case, and Rob Harris were sworn in during last night's Council meeting! Outgoing Mayor Steve Callaway and Councilors Anthony Martin, Gina Sanchez-Roletto, and Rick Van Beveren also received much deserved recognition for their service to Hillsboro -- Thank you Mayor Callaway, and Councilors! The current City Council includes returning Councilors Olivia Alcaire and Kipperlyn Sinclair, along with the three new members and Mayor Pace. A final Councilor in Ward 1, Position A will be appointed by the Council soon.

Hillsboro City Councilor and Mayor-elect Beach Pace is one of only 24 newly elected mayors to be selected for the prestigious Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University’s Program for New Mayors: First 100 Days. Designed to empower mayors during their critical transitions and first 100 days in office, the Program for New Mayors equips participants with strategic insights to sharpen their leadership and management skills. “I’m honored to be chosen to be part of this group training at Harvard University’s Kennedy School,” said Mayor-elect Pace, after taking part in a two-day immersive classroom experience. “Hearing from mayors from all over the country — seasoned mayors, who have handled challenges in their communities — was very valuable for all of us newly elected mayors. Our training, provided by Harvard professors and members of Bloomberg Philanthropies, was excellent.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMAugZjv