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We Have a Fountain of News to Share!
Welcome to the May edition of the City of Beaverton's monthly eNewsletter! Here you will find the latest on city news and topics you need to know. Keep reading for a message from your City Manager, a refresher on your water, and an invitation to find out more about Beaverton’s budget.
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Upcoming Closure
City offices and Beaverton City Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
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City Manager's Message
It’s hard to believe that May is here bringing warmer weather and a renewed energy throughout our city. I want to take a moment to thank everyone who attended Bike Beaverton earlier this month and came together for a lively afternoon of cycling safety and a leisurely ride throughout our downtown.
Make sure to check out our full line of community events headed your way this season and mark your calendars now for exciting family-friendly activities – everything from night markets and parades to volunteer fairs, storytimes, and a police dog show.
Read on for a preview of other important city happenings, as well as chances to learn more about progress with city priorities like fiscal year 2025-26 budget development, investments occurring throughout our neighborhoods, and so much more.
I also want to shout out public employees as part of Public Services Week happening May 4 through 10 and their many contributions to Beaverton. Thank you all for your part in making our city such a special place to call home.
Here’s to a safe, healthy, and joyful May!
Warm regards,
Jenny
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Upcoming Events
May 19: 5 p.m. Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Budget Meeting
6:30 p.m. Budget Committee Meeting
May 27: 6 p.m. City Council Meeting
Neighborhood Association Committee Meetings
May 8: 6:30 p.m. Highland
7 p.m. Denney Whitford/Raleigh West
May 13: 7 p.m. Five Oaks/Triple Creek
May 15: 7 p.m. Greenway
7 p.m. South Beaverton
7 p.m. West Slope
May 20: 7 p.m. Sexton Mountain
May 22: 7 p.m. Vose
Boards And Commissions Meetings
May 13: 3 p.m. Beaverton Committee on Aging
May 14: 6 p.m. Beaverton Arts Commission
6 p.m. Library Advisory Board
May 19: 6 p.m. Climate Action Task Force
6:30 p.m. Beaverton Committee for Community Involvement
May 28: 6 p.m. Housing Technical Advisory Group
Events and meetings listed are subject to change.
Find Agendas, Location Information, and the Latest Details
Sign up for Text or E-mail Meeting Notifications
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Water Quality Report Available
Each year, the city is also required to produce a water quality report that provides information about Beaverton’s water quality, including monitoring and testing results, from the previous year.
Read the City’s 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
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Utility Rate Public Hearing is June 17
Earlier this year, we announced rate increases as part of a ten-year investment to improve our community’s water infrastructure, ensuring that your water is safe and clean.
A public hearing to consider these changes is scheduled for the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 17 at 6 p.m. If approved, the new rates will go into effect July 1, 2025.
The proposed bill changes include:
- New uniform water rates for multi-family homes and nonresidential customers
- New tiered water rates for residential customers that establishes different water prices based on consumption to encourage equity and conservation
- New sewer and stormwater rates for all customers.
Questions? Contact utilitybilling@BeavertonOregon.gov or 503-526-2257.
Learn More and Review the Proposed Rate Changes When Available
Find Participation Instructions and More
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City Park Fountain Turns on for the Season
Just a reminder that the fountain at City Park is expected to begin operation on Saturday, May 10.
The water feature is available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day until mid-October.
Since 1999, the City Park Fountain has been one of the many highlights of Beaverton’s landscape and a treasured place for families to cool off and have fun on hot summer days.
Learn More
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Upcoming Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Budget Meeting
The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency strives to revitalize parts of Central Beaverton through the community voter approved Urban Renewal Plan. The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Board focuses on revitalizing downtown, improving infrastructure, enhancing quality of life, and attracting businesses through thoughtful investments in various public and private areas including housing, transportation, and public amenities.
Want to learn more? The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency Budget Committee’s annual meeting is Monday, May 19, followed by a Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency budget hearing on Tuesday, June 3.
Find Supporting Materials When Available and See How to Attend
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Celebrating Public Services Recognition Week: Honoring our Commitment to the Beaverton Community
Each year during the first full week of May, communities across the United States celebrate Public Service Recognition Week. This year, from May 5–11 the City of Beaverton recognizes the outstanding contributions made by city staff.
Public Service Recognition Week was established in 1985 by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to honor the individuals who serve our nation at the federal, state, county, and local levels. Over the past four decades, it has grown into a national celebration of the essential roles public servants play in strengthening communities and ensuring government services are delivered efficiently and equitably.
This year, the theme for our Beaverton Public Services Recognition Week is “We do. For you.”
From maintaining parks and roads, to ensuring public safety, supporting small businesses, and providing inclusive programs that bring neighbors together, the services our staff provides are the foundation of what makes our city safe, livable, and thriving.
Whether our staff is behind the scenes keeping the fleet running, overseeing operations, or working in engineering and planning; on the front lines of customer service with permitting, passports, police records, utility billing; or out in the community with code compliance, police patrols, field inspections, landscaping, or traffic signal maintenance, our staff’s work truly makes a difference in the community.
We also honor police officers during National Police Week happening Sunday, May 11 to Saturday May 17 to observe law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
We also want to recognize National Public Works Week taking place from Sunday, May 18 through Saturday, May 24, to acknowledge public works professionals who serve our community every day.
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First Responder K-9 Event is June 8
The Beaverton Police Department also invites you to our First Responder K-9 Event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at Mountain View Champions Park located at 5915 Southwest 170th Avenue.
This family-friendly event will celebrate the skills of working dogs who assist first responders every day. Watch as these highly trained dogs demonstrate their roles in search and rescue, detection, protection, and providing emotional support to officers during challenging times.
Meet the handlers, enjoy live demonstrations, and discover how these dogs make a real difference in emergency situations.
Learn More About K-9s
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Save the Date to Help Local Nonprofits at the Volunteer Fair June 7
Join us and explore volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Beaverton City Library Main located at 12375 Southwest 5th Street.
Learn More
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Free Weddings and Vow Renewal Offered June 29
The city is once again offering free weddings and vow renewal ceremonies in recognition of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Oregon. Wedding and vow renewal ceremonies are open to all couples and will happen during the Pride Beaverton parade and celebration event on Sunday, Jun. 29. Couples who want to participate must register and schedule their ceremony by Sunday, Jun. 15.
Learn More
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Neighborhood Association Committee Spotlight
Welcome to the Neighborhood Association Committee Member Spotlight! Each month, we highlight a different Neighborhood Association Committee member to celebrate them and help everyone get to know each other a little better. Thanks to all our amazing volunteers, for the wonderful work you do to engage our communities!
This month we are featuring Sherry Powell Moore, from the Denney Whitford/Raleigh West Neighborhood Association Committee.
How/when did you first get involved as a volunteer with the City of Beaverton?
In 2013, McKay Elementary School asked for a volunteer to attend a Neighborhood Association Committee meeting. I attended and subsequently worked on developing a summer backpack program that provided books to add to the students’ personal libraries. I’ve been with the Neighborhood Association Committee since then.
In what City of Beaverton volunteer roles are/were you involved?
I am currently on the city’s Traffic Commission in addition to serving as co-chair on the Denney Whitford/Raleigh West Neighborhood Association Committee.
What’s been your favorite Neighborhood Association Committee project/event(s)?
I have enjoyed the Picnic in the Park events, but LOVED the Summer Book Program most, so far!
What are three words that best describe you?
Enthusiastic, Compassionate, Sincere.
What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people would know about you?
I am an avid gardener!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy reading and listening to music in my spare time.
Thank you, Sherry, for sharing with us about yourself and your experience volunteering in Beaverton!
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Beaverton Belonging Speaker Series Explores Identity, Culture, and Human Connection
Co-hosted by the City of Beaverton’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Beaverton City Library
The Belonging Speaker Series, co-hosted by the City of Beaverton’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Beaverton City Library, is a collaborative event intended to promote a deep sense of belonging, understanding, and connection within the community. Through this series, speakers and panelists dive into engaging conversations on a wide range of topics that focus on the feeling and practice of belonging, where every person is seen, valued, and empowered.
Each session is thoughtfully planned to inspire reflection, promote inclusivity, and break down barriers of misunderstanding. By bringing together voices from diverse experiences and backgrounds, the Belonging Speaker Series creates a space where everyone is encouraged to share their stories and perspectives, enriching the collective knowledge and empathy of our community.
The Belonging Speaker Series invites you to join us in exploring identity, culture, and human connection, making Beaverton a place where we break down barriers, build bridges, and engage in meaningful dialogue and actions that recognize and celebrate one another's uniqueness.
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Know Your Neighbor: New Year's Celebrations and Traditions
Beaverton Belonging Speaker Series Event is from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 at Beaverton City Library Main, 12375 Southwest Fifth Street.
Join us for "Know Your Neighbor," an enlightening evening as part of the Beaverton Belonging Speaker Series. This event will highlight the many ways our neighbors from different cultural backgrounds welcome in the new year. From vibrant ceremonies to deeply rooted customs, our speaker series panelists will share cultural traditions and practices that illuminate the various ways New Year’s is celebrated around the world.
Learn about the different customs and rituals that mark the new year across several cultures and gain a deeper understanding of the significance behind these celebrations. This event promises to reflect our city's collective traditions and provide an opportunity to know your neighbors better.
Come, listen, appreciate, and be inspired by the stories that make Beaverton a place of belonging.
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Climate Action Survey Period Extended to May 25
In 2019, the city adopted its first climate action plan to outline the actions the city and our local partners can take to reduce local emissions and prepare for climate change impacts. Now, we’re proceeding with an update of our climate action plan to create a clear, measurable path forward that reflects current community priorities for the benefit of all of Beaverton.
We’re asking for your input to help us understand community priorities as we create this new guide for how the city will take action. In thanks, participants can choose to enter a giveaway for prizes from local businesses in Beaverton.
Learn More
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Stop by Our Compost Giveaway on May 10
Ever wonder what happens to your food and yard waste that you place into your compost cart every week? All that material goes to a local facility in North Plains, operated by Recology, and is turned into nutrient rich compost.
Help us celebrate International Compost Awareness Week by picking up some free, locally crafted compost for your yard, garden or potted plants. We’re giving away compost from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Beaverton Community Center located at 12350 SW 5th St.
Learn More
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Small Steps Lead to a More Sustainable Future
From reducing waste and conserving water to rethinking daily habits, every step makes a difference in supporting our environment.
One simple step: skip the pre-rinse.
Pre-rinsing dishes before using the dishwasher can waste gallons of clean water each cycle. Modern dishwashers are designed to handle food residue without pre-washing, making it more efficient to scrape, load, and run. By changing this one habit, households can reduce water use, lower energy consumption, and support regional conservation efforts.
For best results, ensure your dishwasher filter is clean and spray arms are clear. Small changes at home contribute to a more sustainable future!
Learn More About Local Programs and Ways to Get Involved
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Recycle Right: Choose Reusable
Plastic bags, wrap, and film do not belong in your home recycling bin. These materials can jam sorting equipment at recycling facilities and cause costly delays. Instead, bring clean, dry plastic film to participating grocery store drop-off bins—or better yet, reduce use when possible. Keeping the right items in your bin helps ensure everything gets properly recycled in Beaverton.
Learn More
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Stop by the Repair Fair on June 8
Why toss it when you can fix it? Now is the perfect time to dig through your drawers and closets to find broken items you’d love to bring back to life. That’s because our next Repair Fair is from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, at the Beaverton City Library Main! Volunteer fixers will be on hand to help repair small appliances, bikes, clothing, and more — for free! Repairing items keeps waste out of the landfill and saves you money. Start gathering your fix-it pile now.
Learn More
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From Our Friends at Washington County
Visit the Washington County Microtransit Pilot Project online open house and take the survey through 5 p.m. May 30.
Microtransit is an innovative public transportation approach that Washington County and Ride Connection plan to launch in early 2026 in the South Cooper Mountain, River Terrace and Progress Ridge communities. This service will help fill gaps in the transit network for the area.
Riders will be able to use an app, website or phone call to schedule a ride on a multi-passenger shuttle van that picks up and drops off riders where they choose within a specified boundary.
Help us decide the service area boundaries and hours of operation for the service.
Take the Survey
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Thanks for spending a little time with us this month! We’ll be back next month with more updates and news you can use. Stay connected! Stop by our homepage or follow us on social media to learn more about upcoming events and happenings.
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