Mayor's Message: State of the City Preview

On Thursday, January 30, we will gather at the Hillsboro Main Library for the State of the City. It's an opportunity to share our accomplishments and successes over the past 12 months, and to update the community on the progress we expect to make in the future.

City Manager's Report: "The Hillsboro Way"

What does it mean to say that our residents and community partners can count on the City of Hillsboro to live up to “The Hillsboro Way” of doing business? The Hillsboro Way is an overwhelmingly positive expression that means we place providing excellent customer service as our top priority at all times, without exception.

Hillsboro Selects Lee Dobrowolski to be Police Chief

Hillsboro City Manager Michael Brown has selected Lee Dobrowolski to lead the Hillsboro Police Department as Police Chief, accomplishing his goal to have the best Police Chief in place by early 2014. Dobrowolski (pronounced Dah-BROW-skee) will join the City of Hillsboro after 22 years of serving the Salt Lake City Police Department, where he currently is Deputy Chief.

Progress Check: TV Highway Paving Project

By working together to repair and replace underground utilities, such as old water lines, 100-year-old sewer pipes, and under-capacity storm drain lines, the City of Hillsboro and ODOT are saving tax dollars and increasing efficiency.

City Leaders Seek Ideas for Hillsboro 2035 Vision Plan

The City of Hillsboro and the Hillsboro 2035 Task Force encourage community members to submit ideas that will help shape Hillsboro’s future. Past ideas include calls for public art, community gathering places and events, bike and pedestrian improvements, environmental programs, and more. Go to hillsboro2035.org to learn more about the project and register to post an idea in a new online public forum.

Hillsboro Budget Honored by Government Finance Officers Association

The City of Hillsboro has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget. This is the third year that Hillsboro has applied for and received a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation for satisfying nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation.

Three Top Finalists Advance in Hillsboro Police Chief Selection

The City of Hillsboro has named three top finalists among the candidates seeking to become the next Chief of the Hillsboro Police Department: Lee Dobrowolski, David Kirby and Brian Martinek.

2013 Leaf Pick-Up Program

The City of Hillsboro's Leaf Pick-up Program Has Begun!

Extreme Makeover: Hillsboro Launches New City Website

With an easier address - www.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov - and a beautiful layout more reflective of Hillsboro, the website’s new look provides multiple ways to navigate to information and services, and more robust features.

Hillsboro Releases 2013-14 Budget in Brief

The City of Hillsboro has released its 2013-14 Budget in Brief to ensure citizens are educated about Hillsboro’s finances. The actual budget document totaling 733 pages is available through the City, but the Budget in Brief offers a 20-page summary of the most essential elements of the budget.

Hillsboro Police Chief Recruitment Narrowed to Five Finalists

The City of Hillsboro has selected five finalist candidates seeking to become the next Chief of the Hillsboro Police Department. The panel of finalists comes less than a month after the City received 62 applications for the Police Chief position from candidates representing 17 states.

Nov 5 City Council Meeting in Tanasbourne

Hillsboro's City Council is hoping to connect with residents on Hillsboro's east side by holding its Tuesday, November 5 City Council meeting inside Kaiser Permanente's Westside Medical Center.

Melanie Adams Promoted to Hillsboro Building Director

The Facts About Adult Businesses in Hillsboro

This Q&A is part of an effort to provide citizens with detailed information about the options available to the City of Hillsboro with regard to adult businesses operating here.

Colin Cooper Promoted to Hillsboro Planning Director

Colin Cooper will lead the City of Hillsboro’s Planning Department into the future. City Manager Michael Brown announced Cooper’s promotion from Assistant Planning Director to the head of the department in an email to City staff on Wednesday.

CITY TO BEGIN POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT; REQUESTS PUBLIC INPUT

Before beginning recruitment for a new police chief next month, the City of Hillsboro is seeking input from the public on what characteristics the community wants to see in this critical leadership position.

Hillsboro Fire and Rescue BURN-TO-LEARN TRAINING IN HILLSBORO TO PROVIDE FIREFIGHTERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

On Saturday, June 22, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue will conduct a training house burn in Hillsboro to train firefighters and City Councilors.