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Talking Tigard – Kent Wyatt

News from City Hall and the community with a sense of humor.

Latest Episodes:

Built to Last! Lake Oswego-Tigard Water System Jun 10, 2021

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Five years into the Lake Oswego and Tigard water partnership, Mayor Snider and Mayor Buck share the origins of how the cities came together to provide high-quality drinking water to 100,000 customers.

The Mayors also debate the best college (Willamette University v. University of Portland), best use of water, and best things about each city.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Creating Tigard's Community Mural Jun 02, 2021

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From design to installation, local artist Emily Lux talks about the process for creating Tigard’s new community mural. Learn about the inspiration for the mural, importance of public participation, and value of public murals.

For Your Playlist: Here Comes the Sun

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Your Parks. Your Trails. Your Recreation. May 10, 2021

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Alex Dupey, MIG's Director of Planning Services and Rick Gruen, Tigard's Manager of Parks, Recreation, and Green Infrastructure, talk about the future of parks and rec in Tigard, including the use of an equity lens in decision-making. They also issue a challenge for at least 1,000 community members to complete the ongoing survey.

And, Alex and Rick share their Mt. Rushmore of parks and favorite character from Parks & Rec.

For Your Playlist: Sweet Caroline

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Dancing in the Streets May 03, 2021

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Hendrik Broekelschen, a program coordinator for the City of Tigard, talks about the return of Streets for People, the debut of Move4May, and the continuation of Safe Routes to School.

You'll also learn about pizza toppings, naps, and bike adventures.

For Your Playlist: The Long and Winding Road by The Beatles

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Moving from Rhetoric to Action! Apr 26, 2021

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Dr. Ame Lambert, Vice President for Global Diversity and Inclusion for Portland State University, shares how the responsibility of equity and inclusion work belongs to everyone. At Portland State, she is developing a 12 to 18 month plan to build the thread of racial equity throughout students, faculty, and staff.

You will also hear about the ways to engage children in difficult conversations about race. Whether talking with children or co-workers, she urges you to lean into the conversations and work. One of the ways to do this is by ‘expanding your capacity for discomfort.’

And for your playlist… Dr. Lambert suggests adding ‘Glory’ by John Legend and Common. And for your reading list… books by Beverly Jenkins.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Don't Throw Away Your (COVID) Shot! Apr 20, 2021

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Mary Sawyers, Washington County Public Health Communicator, shares the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine, including:

How to schedule an appointment
The amount of available vaccine
The importance of equity in distributing the vaccine
When we'll reach herd immunity

She also stresses the need to wear a mask even after getting the vaccine.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Exploring Downtown Tigard Apr 12, 2021

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Ryan Ruggiero, chair of the Town Center Advisory Commission, leads you on a tour of downtown Tigard by sharing his favorite spots and previewing future improvements.

You'll also hear about the importance of volunteering, best pizza place in the Portland area, and best moment of 2021 so far.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Curiosities: Giving New Life to Old Things Apr 05, 2021

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Travis Diskin, creator of Curiosities Vintage Mall, shares the story behind relocating from Beaverton to Tigard. You'll also hear about the challenges of managing a business during COVID-19 and how the business community banded together to support each other.

Outside of his work at Curiosities, Travis talks about the need for an ice cream shop in downtown, the music of the B-52's, and his pet June.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Curiosities: Giving New Life to Old Things Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

Travis Diskin, creator of Curiosities Vintage Mall, shares the story behind relocating from Beaverton to Tigard. You'll also hear about the challenges of managing a business during COVID-19 and how the business community banded together to support each other.

Outside of his work at Curiosities, Travis talks about the need for an ice cream shop in downtown, the music of the B-52's, and his pet June.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Curiosities: Giving New Life to Old Things Apr 05, 2021

Show notes

Travis Diskin, creator of Curiosities Vintage Mall, shares the story behind relocating from Beaverton to Tigard. You'll also hear about the challenges of managing a business during COVID-19 and how the business community banded together to support each other.

Outside of his work at Curiosities, Travis talks about the need for an ice cream shop in downtown, the music of the B-52's, and his pet June.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

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