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Tigard: Tigard was
incorporated in 1961 and today, is a clean, livable and affordable
community located just minutes southwest of Portland in Washington
County. The city is home to more than 43,040 residents and expects a
population nearing 47,280 by 2005. As a community, Tigard strives to
manage this growth and blend the amenities of a modern city with the
friendliness and community spirit of a small town.
A modern Tigard Civic Center which borders the Fanno Creek Greenway
was completed in 1986 and houses city offices, the library and the
police department. A new library is currently being designed and is
slated for completion Summer of 2004.
The City's "open door" policy encourages citizens to attend weekly
city council meetings and observe the four-member council and mayor
make important decisions. Tigard is a community building for today and
its future. Local government and school leaders, citizen groups,
businesses and individuals work hard to build upon Tigard's
significant community attributes. The City promotes citizen
participation through Citizen Involvement Teams that represent the
community's four geographic areas. The teams allow citizens to become
part of the decision-making process.
Tigard, Oregon Demographic
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