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11/1/2018 Cityscape Newsletter November Citvscatne: Good to the Last Article Q Page 1 of 4 Subscribe Past Issues Trans 1i ITYSCAPE Newskaff qf . Have You Heard? Have You Heard? November 6 is Election Day. Haven't voted? Drop off your ballot in the City Hall parking lot. Not sure if you voted? Check the official ballot tracker. Your Work Is Not Done.... Mayor Cook challenges you to stay involved by serving on a city committee, volunteering at the library, or engaging through Your Tigard. Start by learning about current openings on the Audit Committee, Budget Committee &Affordable Housing Task Force. It Takes a Village... We've worked with area non-profits to create the 2018 Resource Cards, which include details on severe weather shelters, hot meals, showers and laundry, and food pantries. Just Compassion Founder Darla Tillman-Samuelson explains how everyone can make a difference. 'Adults are living in cars or other places that are outside of what most would call habitable shelter. They need resources that can remind them of their inherent value and worth, like in person-to-person contact for support. They need resources that provide for their health and safety, like food and clothing. They need a warm and dry place to clean and rest so they can face the circumstances of their lives like employment and housing. Without these resources chronic homelessness will continue to increase." It's Raining, It's Pouring... Rainy season has arrived but we've got you covered. Inside Tigard, the city's guide to indoor entertainment, highlights indoor fun from sky diving to go karts. I Don't Even Want to Leave the House.... If the weather turns frightful and you choose to stay safe at home, the library provides a variety of entertaining and educational activities free with a library card. As a bonus, this month WCCLS will unveil a new online catalogue with smarter search capability and an opportunity to rate and review titles and share favorites. Although the catalog won't premiere until mid-November, you can get a sneak preview here. Red Light... Green Light... The process to begin using photo traffic technology has spanned eight years.The decision to implement the technology is based upon numerous factors, including statistics that indicate a concerning numbers of traffic crashes at certain intersections. BY THE NUMBERS 1,157 Number of people following our Instagram account. 200 Lbs. of unwanted pharmaceuticals collected on Drug Take Back Day https://mailchi.mp/tigard-or/november-cityscape-good-to-the-last-article 11/5/2018 November Citvscatne: Good to the Last Article Q Page 2 of 4 38 Dogs entered in the K-9 Costume Contest 23 Percent of Washington County voters who've submitted their ballot l Number of days until Thanksgiving 10 Number of candidates running for mayor and city council 3 Number of intersections proposed for photo traffic enforcement I Have Got Questions... About my property tax bill. You've probably received your property tax bill and you might have questions. We put together this dollar bill to make it easier to understand. Where doV0181a Property Tax Dollars go? 44e 184 iaa 40- 20 20 Tigard TuaWin Sdmd DWAd Washingtm Co. TVFU1 FCC •Metro]dtherl wq�t%pp-imr UMIN 0j MBAAMI AN, PG.�ML{M 41.\µku8l�hrJi 80354275 4F 2 2 B D3542754 F __ n ..o-AL 170Cityof Tigard Pofice+Parks&Racreallon *Library+Infrastnbotum I Want to Learn More About Property Taxes Your property taxes are one primary revenue source for the General Fund. We collect roughly $15.4 million annually in property taxes for operations. YOUr City = •Second lowest tax rate of the sarmundh% ides A TASTE OF TIGARD Why? Why? Why? https://mailchi.mp/tigard-or/november-cityscape-good-to-the-last-article 11/5/2018 November Citvscatne: Good to the Last Article Q Page 3 of 4 In the "Why Wednesday" feature, we address car dealerships, garages, Narcan, and political signs. Does a Traffic Citation Affect My Insurance? That's a question defendants often ask before pleading to a traffic citation, but there's no standard answer that judges can offer. Wanted: Tigard Tales We're seeking multicultural story-tellers to help honor and give a voice to the history, culture and contributions of the communities that helped shape the city. FunFact: Rep. Bonamici recently checked out the project. What is a Preferred Alternative (PA)? The PA is the final route for the SW Corridor light rail project. On Nov. 13, the Council will hold a public hearing on the PA. Public comment is welcome before and at the Public Hearing. Trade You... Leaves for Food? Community members are encouraged to drop off leaves and donate non-perishable food items at annual free Leaf Disposal and Food Drive on 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, and 12/8. Building for the Future Construction has begun in Cook Park on a new, larger and more resilient pipeline to improve the flow of wastewater into the Durham Treatment Facility. Your can expect increased truck traffic and limited access to some trails within Cook Park. Is the City Hiring? We're glad you asked. We're recruiting for a Court Clerk II, Court Clerk II - Bilingual, GIS Technician II, Library Assistant, and Police Officer. Mark Mason Follow .r @ Ma rfcMasonPDx Reality check...thanks @TigardOR DidnI Win ' . g . Millions?f ; i ' ot�w L-.-T ga FT, CITY HAUL .�.Ae COURT ► • , OLICE 13125 n LLL CLVD . A 4w Ar Ap https://mailchi.mp/tigard-or/november-cityscape-good-to-the-last-article 11/5/2018 November Citvscat)e: Good to the Last Article Q Page 4 of 4 For Your Calendar Nov. 3 Practice ACT Test Nov. 3 Movie on the Court at Rose City Futsal Nov. 7 Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford Nov. 7 Red Cross Blood Drive, Tigard Library Nov. 8 Holocaust Remembrance Nov. 12 Barber of Seville Nov. 18 Make It &Take It Craft Workshop 00 00 ■ Copyright©2018 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. 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