Hillsboro City Council Meeting July 7, 2026

The Hillsboro City Council held a meeting on July 7, 2026, which included a detailed briefing on proposed sanitary sewer and storm water utility fee adjustments. The presentation covered the utility master plans, capital improvement projects, and rate study projections, with a recommendation to adopt a 20-year horizon for infrastructure funding to balance cost savings and system risk. Council members discussed the impact of rate increases on residents, utility assistance programs, and the complexity of storm water management. Additionally, the council addressed public concerns about transportation safety, data center developments, and the Sky Harbor private jet hangar project, including appeals and requests for public records fee waivers. The council approved amendments to the comprehensive plan and initiated updates to the community development code related to data and energy storage. A motion to waive public records fees for certain appellants was passed, and a public censure process for a council member was outlined. The meeting also included public comments emphasizing pedestrian safety, opposition to data centers, and calls for greater transparency and community involvement in land use decisions.