Hillsboro City Council special meeting: June 23, 2026

The Hillsboro City Council held a special meeting on June 23, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and budget-related matters. The council approved a resolution to increase solid waste collection rates, supported by testimony from local haulers emphasizing the need for rate adjustments to maintain service quality and financial sustainability. Additional resolutions were adopted concerning transportation system development charge adjustments, amendments to solid waste and recycling franchise responsibilities, updates to land use application fees, and transfer of appropriations for the 2025 budget year. The council also addressed a disciplinary matter involving a council member, resulting in a motion to censure, removal from committees, virtual attendance requirements, mandated training, no representation of the city at external events, and a stipend reduction. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data center developments, their environmental and community impacts, transparency in city operations, and labor issues related to janitorial service contracts. The city manager announced plans to improve transparency by including enterprise zone application updates in future reports. The meeting concluded with council members expressing interest in a retreat and diversity, equity, and inclusion training to improve council communication and leadership.