A Message to Our Community
We want to acknowledge that the Oct. 3 City Council meeting was targeted by those wishing to spread hateful and hurtful speech. We express our deepest empathy to anyone who witnessed this display of bigotry and reaffirm our commitment to maintaining safe and welcoming environments for all who choose to call our community home.
We stand united against acts of intolerance of any kind toward the valued members of our community who together make us stronger. While we can’t prevent behavior of this kind from being repeated in the future, we will be doing our best to improve processes so that we remain prepared. We ask that you continue to participate in your local government on issues important to you and support one another during this time.
Council Recap for October 3
The City Council meeting featured Public Comment — an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives on issues important to them. Tonight, a main topic focused on homelessness in the downtown area. https://bit.ly/3LPw33g
Mayor Beaty recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Filipino American History Month, and International Walk and Roll to School Day with proclamations.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: https://bit.ly/3PHVKnB
Filipino American History Month: https://bit.ly/3Q4Q4Wb
International Walk and Roll to School Day: https://bit.ly/3LO9xb6
Presentations included updates about the Beaverton School District’s Safe Routes to School program, progress with development of the year-round shelter planned to open in early-2024, and activities of the Beaverton Committee on Aging – a group that represents concerns of the aging population in Beaverton and offer representation, information and education regarding these issues.
Safe Routes to School: https://bit.ly/3ZLlDra
Year-Round Shelter: https://bit.ly/48I88gk
Beaverton Committee on Aging: https://bit.ly/3ZIDpLL
A Public Hearing was also held on elections and emergency declarations, including removing requirements for general election campaigns after receiving more than 50 percent of the vote in a primary. https://bit.ly/3PMFt0T
Upcoming meeting: Oct. 10
View Meeting Recordings & Upcoming Agendas: www.BeavertonOregon.gov/797/Agendas-Minutes
As a former 17 year resident of downtown Beaverton, I’m so glad I don’t have to hear the fighting, the sirens, the screaming mental breakdowns. And that’s only a part of it. Why is the constant loitering at the library even allowed? Are city officials so out of touch or is it that they just don’t live in Beaverton? 😂🙈
