Resolution No. 23-20 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.23-.20
A RESOLUTION THANKING AISHIKI NAG FOR HER SERVICE AS TIGARD'S YOUTH CITY
COUNCILOR 2021-2023.
WHEREAS,Aishiki Nag's term of service will end on June 30,2023,completing two full years of
outstanding service to the City of Tigard,Oregon as our Youth City Councilor; and
WHEREAS,Councilor Nag has earned the admiration of her fellow Council members and city teammates
for her in-depth questions on multiple issues,her outside-the-box thinking,boundless enthusiasm for
youth involvement,awareness and inclusion,and her commitment to carrying out her responsibilities as
Tigard's Youth City Councilor since July 1,2021;and
WHEREAS,during her interview she calmed her nerves in the Q&A portion by asking the panel if Tigard
bore any similarities to the hit TV show"Parks and Rec" to which then-Council President Lueb responded,
"there are some similarities.";and
WHEREAS,in 2021 Aishiki described herself as 'a rising Junior'and shared her goals for the Youth City
Councilor role if selected: "One of my main goals through my position is promoting civic engagement amongst theyouth,
...raising the number of eligible youth voters for the upcoming midterm election. Voting is one of the main ways of taking part
in your government and should not be overlooked when it comes to taking input of theyouth. I also want to uplift
LGBTQIA+and BIPOCyouth in my community and plan on working with afnitygroups to talk about problems that
they see as an issue in the community. Highlighting underrepresented voices is also a really important part of my base and I
want to help anyone share their story.";and
WHEREAS,at the close of her first term, she had created a student group called Climate Champions that
contributed policy ideas, filmed a segment for the Mayor's State of the City Address,joined the city's
professional teammates and consultants working on Tigard's Climate Resiliency Plan and personally drafted
an inclusive document on policy recommendations for climate resiliency;and
WHEREAS,Ms. Nag remained dedicated to her passion for youth engagement in civics. She organized a
successful Voter Registration Drive attended by members of the Tigard City Council, Oregon Secretary of
State, Oregon State Representatives and Senators,Tigard-Tualatin School Board members and the
Superintendent; engaged Tigard Youth Advisory Council (TYAC) members in organizing local park clean-
ups,nature activities and events to give youth more spaces to volunteer and help the community; and
WHEREAS,Youth City Councilor Nag demonstrated her dedication to promoting the city's youth voice
by actively participating in meetings and public events,asking in-depth questions on a variety of subjects,
displaying an inexorable drive to challenge herself and expand her knowledge and skills in order to educate
and inform Tigard youth;and
WHEREAS,Ms. Nag tirelessly recruited new Tigard Youth Advisory Council members at city events, at
school club rush gatherings, and while volunteering at the city's Farmer's Market table; all of which had a
marked impact on the group's energy and activity;and
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WHEREAS,the Youth City Councilor attends the National League of Cities Congressional Cities
Conference in Washington,DC in the spring.This opportunity to interact with other youth delegates and
public officials on a regional and national level fosters new ideas and energy for youth engagement,
leadership concepts and personal growth. In 2022,Ms. Nag had a front row seat for President Biden's talk
to delegates,and in 2023 Ms. Nag arranged meetings with Congressional staff to discuss youth concerns
about climate resiliency,and other topics, remained active in the youth delegate sessions, conversed easily
with local and national elected officials and was a positive leader among the youth delegation;and
WHEREAS,Ms. Nag's goals for her second term as Youth City Councilor included increasing youth voter
registrations by at least 25%,raising awareness of the important role voting has in a democracy and
developing student interest in local service,connecting youth with opportunity and championing
volunteerism. Ms. Nag led by example and gave generous time and energy to the Packed with Pride
program- feeding community youth and families—and brainstorming paths to decrease food insecurity,
reduce food waste and help marginalized community members gain access to crucial resources and services
to help make Tigard as equitable as possible,while continuing to work with the city's internal team on a
Climate Resiliency Plan and developing new leaders within the Climate Champions group; and
WHEREAS,Councilor Nag embraced the Youth Councilor role with talent,creativity,and inclusive
leadership as a youth ambassador for Tigard. She was a tireless advocate for Tigard youth,raising concerns
about mental health needs following the pandemic isolation,escalating gun violence in the nation's schools
and increased need for civility and unity to combat negative public discourse;and
WHEREAS,for two years, she remained a visible and enthusiastic community advocate for youth
engagement,climate resiliency,voter registration,volunteerism,addressing the needs of Tigard's homeless
community,increasing racial equity and engagement while forming mutually respectful and authentic
relationships with Tigard and Washington County youth leaders,city teammates and elected officials. Her
exemplary service to the Tigard community will enrich the Youth City Councilor program for future
appointees and we wish her the very best as she heads to college.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council and city teammates hereby commend Aishiki Nag for her
valuable contributions to the city as Tigard's Youth City Councilor.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 27th day of June 2023.
Heidi Lueb,Mayor
City of Tigard
A fl'EST:
Carol A. Krager,City Reco er
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