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- 10/03/2014
2014-15 Budget in Brief Now Available
Read the 2014-15 Budget in Brief, which summarizes the most essential elements of the City of Hillsboro's budget. In addition to the full budget document, this abbreviated version ensure that our community has a complete understanding of the important decisions made by City leaders to provide sound, reasonable, honest and transparent management of our resources.
- 10/03/2014
U.S. Department of Energy Leader Tours Shute Park Branch Library
Maria Vargas of the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Director of the Better Building Program, visited the Shute Park Branch Library on Tuesday, October 7. Maria's visited in recognition of the City of Hillsboro's success in reducing energy consumption by more than 11 percent over the past four years for a total energy savings of more than $400,000.
- 09/29/2014
YAC students lend a hand at the Oregon International Air Show
For the Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council's (YAC) first major volunteer project of the year, students helped with set up and clean up at the Oregon International Air Show.
- 09/29/2014
3D Printer Gets Tested in Information Services Department
Summer intern Jordan Stoll helped the Hillsboro Information Services Department take advantage of the power of a 3D printer.l
- 09/29/2014
Intern Mentors Centro Cultural Students on Lego League Know-How
Information Services (IS) intern Karissa Pavlik received a very unusual assignment this summer – playing games – to promote cooperation and teamwork between the student members of Centro Cultural’s FIRST Lego League (FLL) robotics team.
- 09/23/2014
City Manager's Report: You Make a Difference in Our Community
Getting involved in the City of Hillsboro has never been easier. From serving on a board, commission or committee to volunteering, there are many ways that Hilllsboro residents can and do participate each day.
- 09/22/2014
Hillsboro Wins EPA's Green Power Community Challenge
The City of Hillsboro has been recognized as one of two winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Community Challenge for having the nation’s highest green power percentage of total electricity use.
- 09/22/2014
Mayor's Message: How the SIP & Gain Share Help Our Community
The signing of the 2014 Strategic Investment Program (SIP) agreement between the City of Hillsboro, Washington County, and Intel was historic for our region, yet we also have to give considerable credit to the State of Oregon for creating the Gain Share program to help communities like ours.
- 09/12/2014
Is Your Home or Business Solar-Friendly?
Hillsboro residents are in an enviable position to have access to a new, cutting-edge tool that you can use from the convenience of your computer or smart phone to find out how much solar energy your home is capable of producing.
- 09/11/2014
4,500 Ideas Will Help Shape Hillsboro's Future
More than 4,300 residents, employees, parents and students took time to contribute approximately 4,500 ideas over the past year that will help launch the new Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan, and build on the success of the award-winning 2020 Vision and Action Plan.
- 09/11/2014
Volunteers Needed to Serve on City Boards, Commissions and Committees
The City of Hillsboro seeks volunteers to serve on various boards, commissions and committees. These are appointed positions (except for City Council, which are elected positions), and the City is looking for individuals interested in public decisionmaking and civic life to apply for openings. It is important to the City’s future that the whole community be represented, and we strive to have membership represent the full range of diversity in our community.
- 09/09/2014
City of Hillsboro Takes the Workplace Charging Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is recognizing Hillsboro’s efforts to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging for employees through the Workplace Charging Challenge. DOE launched the Workplace Charging Challenge in January 2013, with the goal of increasing the number of American employers offering workplace charging by tenfold in the next five years.
- 08/26/2014
Washington County and the City of Hillsboro Approve $100 Billion Investment Agreement with Intel
The Washington County Board of Commissioners and the Hillsboro City Council approved an agreement with Intel Corporation allowing up to $100 billion in investment in Oregon. The action by the two local governments was taken after a joint public hearing as part of Oregon's Strategic Investment Program, a private-public partnership that has driven billions of dollars of investment in Oregon over the last two decades.
- 08/11/2014
Washington County, City of Hillsboro and Intel Announce Proposed $100 Billion Investment Agreement
Representatives of Washington County, the City of Hillsboro and Intel Corporation announced today that a proposed agreement has been reached for Intel to invest up to $100 billion in the county. The announcement culminates negotiations under Oregon’s Strategic Investment Program (SIP), a private-public partnership that has driven billions of dollars of investment in Oregon over the last two decades.
- 07/23/2014
Dollars & Sense: New LED Lights Use Less Energy, Improve Safety and Save Money
What do Boston, Seattle and Hillsboro have in common? They are among the many cities around the country – and the world – that are making the switch to light-emitting diode (LED) street lights in order to save money, save energy, and increase safety.
- 07/18/2014
Hillsboro and Washington County Propose Additional Gain Share Funds for Washington County School Districts
Washington County Commission Chair Andy Duyck and Hillsboro Mayor Jerry Willey announced that Gain Share revenues for the current fiscal year have exceeded expectations. As a result, Chair Duyck and Mayor Willey have proposed sharing a total of $8 million with Washington County school districts, $3 million more than previously announced for 2014-15.
- 07/14/2014
Mayor's Message: Share Your Ideas For Hillsboro's Future at Celebrate Hillsboro
Look for the Hillsboro 2035 booth at Celebrate Hillsboro to suggest what Hillsboro should look like in the future. You can also visit the Hillsboro2035.org website, or text your idea to 971-205-1005.
- 07/11/2014
Free Health Screenings Offered at Celebrate Hillsboro on Saturday, July 19
Take advantage of free health care screenings at Celebrate Hillsboro on Saturday, July 19, provided by Tuality Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, and Pacific University. Click to read details about the types of free health care screenings offered.
- 07/10/2014
Council Spotlight: Councilor Darell Lumaco
Learn what motivates Darell Lumaco to serve the Hillsboro community, and which song he likes to play on the jukebox, as we shine the Council spotlight on Councilor Darell Lumaco.
- 07/01/2014
"Hometown Night" with the Hillsboro Hops
City of Hillsboro employees connected with Hops fans during the debut of "Hometown Night" at Ron Tonkin Field. Read about this and more in the June 30 edition of the Stay Connected e-newsletter.
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