Council Vacancy

Former Councilor Yi-Kang Hu was appointed as Tigard Mayor on October 7, 2025. His vacant council position term expires December 31, 2026. The City Council has decided to fill the vacancy through an appointment process which is detailed below.

Length of the Term

The Council vacancy is to fill a partial term which expires December 31, 2026.

The full four-year term will be filled through the November 2026 election, with the elected councilor taking office on January 1, 2027.

Eligibility

Section 5.3 of the City Charter states that each member of Council must:

• be a qualified elector under state law,
• registered to vote in the City of Tigard, and
• have continuously resided within the City of Tigard for at least one year immediately before the date of election or appointment to office.
  • Please check your residency using this map.

Timeline for Filing the Vacancy

• October 29: Application is now available. Please complete the form below.
• November 20 by 5 PM: Application deadline.
• December 2: Based on applications, Council will identify finalists who will be invited to the December 9 City Council meeting.
• December 9: Council will interview finalists at the Council Meeting and appoint a new councilor to start January 1, 2026.

What Does a Councilor Do?

The Tigard City Council represents constituents and is responsible for policy and budget decisions. The City of Tigard has a Council-Manager form of government, meaning that the Council sets policy and the City Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations.

The Tigard City Council meets every Tuesday evening for Council meetings at 6:30 PM and they last anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. The City Council may also hold executive sessions before or after a City Council meeting, as well as Special Meetings that could be on non-council days as needed. Each member is responsible for liaison assignments to our boards and committees; the frequency and length of meetings depend on the assignment. Councilors are invited to attend community events, grand openings, and other activities.

Call for Interview Questions

The Council will incorporate community questions in the December 9 interviews.

Please submit questions for Council’s consideration through this form by 5 PM November 20.