Youth Councilor Asher Hellhake

Email Youth Councilor
Term Expires: 6/30/26
Assignments: Tigard Youth Advisory Council (TYAC)

A lifelong resident of Tigard, Asher says he is thrilled to be serving in this position to represent young people in his favorite city. He is active in his school community and spends a lot of time in the auditorium, either acting in productions or preparing for upcoming shows. He also volunteers in the guitar program at his high school, by playing music and helping organize work in class.

Asher is Tigard’s 6th Youth City Councilor and the first transgender Youth Councilor to serve the city. He wants to use his term to bring up the queer community and to advocate for other minorities in Tigard. He has performed at the Tigard Pride Parade and wants to attend a variety of future events to support as many people as possible.

“I am absolutely ecstatic about working with all of the talented and intelligent people on the Council this year and hope to use this position to not only make Tigard a better place, but to make the world a better place.”