Here's how to communicate with your City Council:
- In Person: Sign up for Citizen Communication @ Business Meetings (2 minutes allowed)
Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item should sign on the appropriate sign-up sheet(s) at the meeting.
If no sheet is
available, ask to be recognized by the Mayor at the beginning of that agenda item. Citizen Communication
items are asked to be two minutes or less. Longer matters can be set for a future Agenda by contacting either
the Mayor or the City Manager.
- Email: councilmail@tigard-or.gov
The Tigard City Council believes in transparent communication with constituents.
Now it's easier and faster than ever to contact the entire City Council with one,
easy e-mail address.
- Mail: Tigard City Council, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
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craigd@tigard-or.gov
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An industrial designer for a local engineering consulting firm, Mayor
Dirksen has worked for over 30 years in the engineering field with experience in power generation,
microelectronics, pulp and paper and food processing. Mayor Dirksen has been a Tigard resident
since 1977. He grew up in Klickitat, Washington, in the Columbia Gorge, and graduated from Clark
College in Vancouver, Washington. Prior to his election to Council in 2000, Mayor Dirksen was an
active City of Tigard volunteer for more than 10 years. He has served on the Park Board, as a
facilitator for the Citizen Involvement Team, and on the Budget Committee. He and his wife Jackie
also devoted many years as board members and past presidents of the Tigard Soccer Club.
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gretchen@tigard-or.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14
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Councilor Buehner, an attorney since 1981, practices law in Tigard, focusing on
real estate and estate planning. An Oregon native, Councilor Buehner grew up in
the Portland area, obtained her BA from Mills College, Oakland, CA, did graduate work
at Portland State University, Portland, OR and received her JD from Northwestern
School of Law at Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR. She was elected to the
Tigard Water District Board in 1996. She became a Tigard volunteer in 1997 on the
Visioning Task Force. Since moving into the city in 2001, she has served on the
Tigard Planning Commission, Transportation Financing Task Force, Planned Development
Committee, Financing Strategies Task Force and City Center Advisory Commission.
She also served on the Washington County Long Term Transportation Citizen
Advisory Committee. Councilor Buehner was recently awarded a Silver Certificate of
Leadership from the National League of Cities in honor of her achievements in their leadership program.
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nick@tigard-or.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12
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Councilor Wilson is a founding partner of Atlas Landscape
Architecture, a site planning and urban design firm with offices in downtown
Portland. He served as Tigard City Councilor for four years, 2003-2006. He was
on the Tigard Planning Commission for seven years, six as chairman. He has
also worked on the Tigard Transportation System Plan Update Task Force,
the Tigard Development Code Update Task Force, the Washington Square Regional
Center Task Force, and the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force. Councilor Wilson,
a native Oregonian, has lived in Tigard for more than 15 years.
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marland@tigard-or.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/12
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Councilor Henderson is the owner of Marland Henderson Construction,
founded in 1991 and specializing in light commercial/residential
handicap general contracting. Councilor Henderson is a member and past chair of the Washington County
Behavioral Health Council. His strong commitment to serving his community includes
positions with the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Advisory Board, Oregon National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill and Oregon Partners in Crises, a coalition of criminal
justice and mental health professionals who jointly advocate for solutions to
issues faced by people with mental illness. In addition, Councilor Henderson
serves as a member of the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce, the Tigard Downtown
Task Force and the Tigard Central Business District Association. He graduated
from the Tigard Citizen Police Academy in 1991 and was the Tigard First
Citizen in 2001.
Councilor Henderson graduated from Parkrose High School and attended the University
of Oregon. He and his wife Marilyn are the parents of 3 boys, 4 girls and the
proud grandparents of 1 boy and 8 girls. His interests include community
development, outdoor recreation, family, friends, and church.
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marcw@tigard-or.gov
Term Expires: 12/31/14
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The newest member of Council, elected November 2, 2010,
Councilor Woodard has been involved in community functions, organizations and
businesses for many years. Occupation: Online site creator, author and writer for
Mirror Athlete—health and fitness business. In a military career spanning 21 years,
he served in the Air Force as a Non Commissioned Officer in Charge and
Army Medical Service Corps officer.
Councilor Woodard’s civilian careers included Corporate Fire Life Safety Manager,
Building Services Maintenance Operations Supervisor, USAFR Recreation Director, Fitness Manager
and Fitness Consultant. A lifetime Tigard resident, he and wife Elizabeth, have two daughters.
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