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Tig'ad PRESS RELEASE
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon 97223 • www.tigard-or.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I October 8, 2025
Contact:
Kelsey Anderson
Phone: 971-708-2921, Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
COUNCILOR HU SELECTED AS TIGARD'S NEXT MAYOR
Tigard City Council has selected Councilor Yi-Kang Hu as Tigard's next Mayor.
rillii . Council made the decision by a 5-1 vote at the October 7
Council Meeting. Incoming Mayor Hu will fill the remainder of
the vacant mayoral term, through the end of 2026.
"It is the honor of a lifetime to serve Tigard as your Mayor," Hu
said. "My husband, Abram, and I have proudly called this
beautiful city home for more than 20 years, and I am deeply
grateful for the trust this community has placed in me. Tigard
isn't defined by one person—it's all of us working together to
build a city where everyone feels welcome and included. As
Mayor, I am committed to restoring stability, strengthening
trust, and making sure our local government reflects the
Incoming Tigard Mayor Yi-Kang Yu teamwork and respect our residents deserve."
Born in Taiwan, Hu immigrated to the United States with his family as a child. Outside of
his work on council, he is a food and drug lawyer whose practice focuses on FDA law and
regulation. He also serves on the Tigard Chamber of Commerce's Diversity and
Community Engagement Committee, where he advocates for equity and inclusion in the
local business community. Prior to his election to the Council, Hu served on the Tigard
Planning Commission, Tigard Transportation Advisory Committee, and Oregon Board of
Naturopathic Medicine.
Before his legal career, he worked as a research scientist. He holds a BA in Biochemistry
& Molecular Biology from Reed College, a Ph.D. in the same field from Oregon Health &
Science University (OHSU), and a law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School.
Hu's diverse background and experience have shaped his belief in the importance of
creating a city where everyone feels valued and included. As Mayor, he is committed to
ensuring Tigard is a place where all community members can thrive and contribute to the
city's success.
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"Tigard City Council is strong, highly effective, and committed to the city's success. We
are fortunate to have a great leader in Yi-Kang Hu to assume the role of Mayor," said
Acting City Manager Emily Tritsch. "I look forward to partnering on Tigard's next chapter
together."
Hu will be officially sworn in at the City Council meeting on October 14. Council will
discuss the process for filling his vacant council seat at the meeting on October 21.
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