City Council Meeting - December 9, 2025

The City Council of Tigard held a meeting on December 9, 2025, primarily focused on interviewing candidates for a city council vacancy. Five candidates were initially invited for interviews, with one withdrawing prior to the meeting. Each candidate responded to a series of questions regarding accountability, fiscal responsibility, transportation infrastructure, council responsibilities, conflict resolution, homelessness, and funding priorities. After deliberations and a ranked-choice voting process among council members, Tom Anderson was appointed to fill the council vacancy for a one-year term starting January 1, 2026. The council emphasized the importance of the upcoming bond for police and public works facilities as a top funding priority. No other procurement or contracting matters were discussed during this meeting.