Hillsboro's Community Conversations with Mayor Steve Callaway

An Interview with Mayor-Elect Beach Pace Dec 19, 2024

In Mayor Callaway's final episode, he is joined by Mayor-Elect Beach Pace to discuss her new role as Hillsboro Mayor! The pair also talk about Mayor Callaway's experiences while serving as Mayor and City Councilor for the last 14 years.

City Council Reflections Nov 13, 2024

Mayor Callaway is joined by City Council President Anthony Martin, along with Councilors Gina Sanchez Roletto and Rick Van Beveren to reflect on their time on the Hillsboro City Council.

How Hillsboro Water Rates Are Set Oct 15, 2024

It’s the mission of the City of Hillsboro Water Department to provide community members with continued access to safe drinking water, while protecting public health.
And it’s community members who advise Hillsboro Water’s leadership and the Hillsboro Utilities Commission, on setting the water rates for all customers.

In this episode, Mayor Callaway is talking about Hillsboro Water Rates, how they’re set, and how Hillsboro residents’ voices impact the decision-making.

Featuring:

Water Department Director Niki Iverson
Utilities Commission Chair David Judah
Community Advisory Panel member Jim Yent

Making a Neighborhood: The Story of South Hillsboro Sep 16, 2024

Homes. Parks. Schools. Roads. Sidewalks. Sewers. Sustainability. Community. These are key ingredients to making a neighborhood from scratch. Has South Hillsboro matched the vision planned more than a decade ago? And what’s next for the neighborhood?

Find out in this episode of Community Conversations with Mayor Steve Callaway, recorded at Tamarack Park in the South Hillsboro neighborhood.

Featuring:

City of Hillsboro Economic & Community Development Director Dan Dias
Reed’s Crossing Community Manager Kylie Cook
Brookfield Properties Vice President of Operations Eric Peterson

Public Safety in a Growing Community Aug 02, 2024

Mayor Callaway invites a panel of experts to discuss Hillsboro's public safety planning and services.

Featuring:

Chief David Downey, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue Department

Chief Jim Coleman, Hillsboro Police Department

Tina Bailey, Assistant Director of the Hillsboro Public Works Department

Downtown Hillsboro Jun 12, 2024

Education Partners in Hillsboro May 20, 2024

Hillsboro’s Supplier Diversity Program Apr 11, 2024

Mayor Steve Callaway discusses Hillsboro’s Supplier Diversity Program which ensures that women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses are included and participating in economic opportunities.

Danny Morato, Supplier Diversity Program Administrator for the City of Hillsboro
Diana Delgado, Part-Owner of CE Engineers
Paris Wahlstrom,Co-Owner of Beyond Uniforms and Apparel

Food & Farmers’ Markets in Hillsboro Mar 08, 2024

Great things are growing in Hillsboro with our hometown values and agrarian roots.

In this episode, Mayor Callaway is talking about food and farmers’ markets in Hillsboro with special guests:

Hillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair, founder of Eat Drink Washington County and The Green Fork Initiative.

Mindy Crosato, owner & Baker of Downtown Hillsboro’s Decadent Creations and Collective Kitchen, and the 2015 champion of the show Chopped.

Krista Olsen-Rahf, President of the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, and the owner of Mountainside Herbal Nursery.

Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan Feb 15, 2024

Learn about Hillsboro's 2035 Community Plan update with special guests:

Jorge Cano: 2035 Community Engagement Committee Member
Dacia Bakkum: 2035 Program Lead
Simone Brooks: Assistant City Manager

Share your ideas for the 2035 Plan update at www.Engage.Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/2035Update

Inside Junior Achievement Dec 19, 2023

It’s a city within a city. The world of Junior Achievement… now in Downtown Hillsboro.

A student experience like no other. Real-life financial lessons will stay with our youth a lifetime – and inspire them to dream.

Why are students and educators drawn to the JA program? And how did Hillsboro earn the chance to be the host site?

Mayor Callaway discusses all of this and more with special guests:

Priscilla Trevino of Junior Achievement.
Raya Cadiz of the Hillsboro School District.
Jared Casupanan, a student at Hillsboro High School.

Housing & Economic Growth in Hillsboro Dec 19, 2023

As the fifth largest city in Oregon, Hillsboro has spent decades at the forefront of our region’s housing and economic growth.

How do we thoughtfully plan for future growth and keep Hillsboro an attractive and thriving community?
How do we maintain our small town feel while also providing diverse housing options?
How do we sustain a vibrant economy?

Mayor Callaway leads this panel discussion of how planning for housing and economic growth in Hillsboro leads to a complete community, as well as how we can continue to create opportunities for all of Hillsboro’s diverse population — now and in the future.

Kelly Ritz, President at Stone Bridge Homes NW and Venture Properties Inc.
Sam Johnson, Vice President Manufacturing & Operations, General Manager Technology Development at Intel
Dan Dias, City of Hillsboro Economic & Community Development Director

Boards, Commissions, and Committees Dec 19, 2023

Applying and serving on a City of Hillsboro board, commission, or committee may seem unfamiliar or even a little intimidating.

Hear directly from Hillsboro community members who have served as they talk about their own experiences and motivations, the biggest challenges, and their advice for neighbors who are thinking about applying.

Mayor Callaway leads this panel discussion with:

Councilor Beach Pace: current Hillsboro City Councilmember and former Hillsboro Planning Commissioner
Ramon Cancel: Hillsboro Arts & Culture Councilmember
Mujidat Saaka: Hillsboro Planning Commissioner

Police Community Advisory Group Dec 19, 2023

Mayor Callaway discusses Hillsboro's Police Community Advisory Group with:

Taneshia Redmond: Hillsboro resident & Community Advisory Group Co-Chair
Lynette Thompson: Hillsboro resident & Community Advisory Group member
Jim Coleman: Hillsboro Police Chief

The Story of Oro & Hidden Creek Park West Oct 02, 2023

Hillsboro has earned its reputation for incredible parks and playgrounds. The addition of Oro the Friendly Forest Giant and the amenities at Hidden Creek Park West takes everything to a new level of awesomeness.

Mayor Steve Callaway hosts this episode of Community Conversations on site at Hidden Creek Park West, with Oro in the background. Joining the Mayor are:

• Jen Lindamann, a mother of two elementary school-aged boys in the Orenco neighborhood. Jen was a part of the team of community members who engaged on the project.

• Laurie DeVos, City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department Project Manager. Laurie oversaw the planning, design, and construction of the park.

• Robby Hammond, Hillsboro’s City Manager.

Robby helped lead the behind-the-scenes work to prioritize this fully inclusive park and to secure the funding needed to build it.

Affordable Housing in Hillsboro Jul 19, 2023

Mayor Callaway discusses affordable housing in Hillsboro with:

Erica Calderon: Director for Bienestar

Steve Messinetti: President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

Chris Hartye: City of Hillsboro Senior Project Manager

Tourism in Hillsboro Jun 20, 2023

Wine tasting, professional baseball, concerts in the park, and so much more! Mayor Callaway discusses tourism in Hillsboro with:

Deanna Palm: President, Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Dave Parulo: President, Washington County Visitors Association
Angela Gray: General Manager, Aloft Hillsboro Beaverton

Jobs at the City of Hillsboro May 17, 2023

What's it like working for the City of Hillsboro? What advice do City employees have about the hiring process?

Mayor Callaway discusses in-demand jobs and tips for getting hired with:

Brian Wilber, Police Commander

Yohana Parra, Special Events Supervisor

And Noah Benjamin, Senior Recruiter

Hillsboro's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Apr 14, 2023

Mayor Callaway discusses Hillsboro's Youth Advisory Council with:

Michaela Canete, City of Hillsboro YAC Coordinator
Marian Monroy Gonzalez, YAC Co-Chair & Century HS Student
Naim Ferris, YAC Co-Chair & Early College Student

Hillsboro School District in 2023 Mar 10, 2023

Learn about the latest programs and initiatives of the Hillsboro School District from HSD guests:

Mike Scott, Superintendent
Brooke Nova, Director of Student Support Networks and Career and College Pathways
Francesca Sinapi, Equity, Access, and Engagement Officer

Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District Feb 09, 2023

Mayor Steve Callaway discusses Hillsboro's Cultural Arts District with featured guests:

Bridie Harrington, Cultural Arts District Manager for the City of Hillsboro
Raziah Roushan, Executive Director of Tualatin Valley Creates
Salvador Mayoral IV, Public Art Program Manager of the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC)

Better Jobs, Better Wages Jan 13, 2023

Learn how the City of Hillsboro, Intel and the Hillsboro School District is providing new and better job opportunities for those who are new to the workforce, those with experience, and the next generations in episode 5 of Community Conversations with Mayor Callaway.

Guests include:

Diane Vidmantas is the Business Operations Director at Intel

Josh Laurie is the Director of Student Success Programs at Portland Community College

Kristi Wilson is the Workforce Development Manager at the City of Hillsboro

Inclusive Employment: Hillsboro's Supported Employees Dec 16, 2022

City staff and partners join Mayor Callaway to discuss the City's commitment to supported employees.

Guests include:

Randel Richardson: Parks & Recreation Maintenance Aide
Jessica Stark: Parks & Recreation Adaptive Program Supervisor
Josh Bearman: TVW Inc. Executive Director

A Discussion with Former City Council President Kyle Allen Nov 11, 2022

Thank you to former City Council President Kyle Allen for eight years of service on the Council! Kyle's term limit ended in November, 2022.

Public Safety & Outreach with the Hillsboro Police Department Oct 13, 2022

Mayor Callaway is joined by Hillsboro Police Chief Jim Coleman, Officer Ernesto Villaraldo, and Earleen Reimann to discuss public safety and community engagement at the Hillsboro Police Department.

Introducing 'Engage Hillsboro' Oct 10, 2022

Mayor Callaway discusses the Engage Hillsboro online platform and the City’s prioritization of community engagement with:

Assistant City Manager Simone Brooks
Economic & Community Development Department Public Information Officer Lauren Scott
Public Works Department Public Information Officer Krista Snell

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