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Hello Rachel,
Thank you for submitting public comment for the Tigard City Council meeting. At this time, the next City
Council meeting is scheduled for April 5 and rather than waiting for that date, our office will share your
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City of Tigard
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Tigard, OR 97223
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Rachel Brown
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12660 Southwest 127th Avenue
Tigard,OR 97223
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Elizabeth Poff Sprague and their Homestead
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March 17, 2022
RE: Elizabeth Poff Sprague
11650 SW Ann St.
Tigard, OR 97223
Tigard City Council
To Whom it May Concern:
Elizabeth Poff Sprague, her family and their homestead are a wonderful part of our community.
They are constantly giving back to their friends and neighbors and they give eggs when they
have extra. They also take in homeless and abandoned animals.
They open their homestead to all. We have visited multiple times and my children are always
positively impacted by the kindness of the Sprague Poff family and their animals, especially my
child with Down Syndrome. It is a safe space that is not overwhelming and still very fun.
They take pride in their homestead - keeping things clean, updated and safe. Their front yard is
a beautiful addition to the neighborhood as well as proving food. Plus there are so many
important life lessons that they are teaching their children and the community, including how to
care for animals, how to grow your own food, how to build things, etc.
We duckling sat for a day/night and my children had the most fun. Plus they learned about
taking care of animals. Plus they learned all about ducks. It was such an enriching experience. I
am grateful we had the privilege of duckling sitting.
It's important (and necessary- especially with the economy these days)for people to be able to
provide food for their families without going into debt. A homestead provides this opportunity.
Plus they give their bounty to others (feeding others).
To end, Elizabeth Poff Sprague, her family and their homestead are a necessary and positive
part of their neighborhood and the community at large. Any hindrance to their ability to thrive
would be a hindrance to the community. I'm amazed, with all that is going on in the world, that
we are not encouraging more homesteads and neighbors who give so much to their community
like the Sprague Poff's.
Sincerely,
Rachel Brown & Chris Brown
Tigard, OR 97223