12/2016 Mayor's Corner December 2016
Happy Holidays! Time is the most cherished commodity we have, and spending it with
loved ones throughout the holiday imprints memories that we remember forever.
I would like to congratulate Jason Snider on his re-election and Tom Anderson on his
election to the council for the next four years.
I would also like to thank Marland Henderson for his service to the council over the last
eight years and before that, his service as a member of the Downtown Task Force and the
Tigard Central Business District Association. The city is a better place for his knowledge and
for his long-term advocacy of mental health, drug and alcohol addiction awareness issues.
I look forward to seeing you at Tree Lighting festivities set for Dec. 2, at 6:45 p.m. in the
Ride Aid parking lot on Main Street, across from Liberty Park.
Falling leaves are still an issue, so mark your calendar for free leaf drop-off events at Cook
Park, at the end of 92nd Avenue near Tigard High School. The last two events are on
Saturdays, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please be courteous to pedestrians
by clearing wet and slippery fallen leaves from the sidewalk in front of your house—just
make sure they do not get blown or raked into the street. It is against city code and
contributes to flooding.
My next "Fireside Chat with the Mayor" is on Dec. 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Symposium
Coffee, 12345 SW Main St.
My December quote of the month is by Mother Teresa, "Spread love everywhere you
go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier