History tells us - you're happy with people outside of your community deciding your future..
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100% of the approximately $5 million of franchise fees we pay to utilities and communication providers goes to cities only.
Beaverton's Mayor and City Council determine how our community grows as they guide Metro on which areas N. of 26 should come into the Urban Growth Boundary.
If you have a 97229 zip code, you don't live in Portland - you live in Beaverton's designated urban service area.
The 2009 Urbanization Forum determined the County will need additional 'financial tools' to service Unincorporated Washington County, i.e. status quo is not an option.
Beaverton's Mayor and City Council determine how our community grows as they guide Metro on which areas N. of 26 should come into the Urban Growth Boundary.
If you have a 97229 zip code, you don't live in Portland - you live in Beaverton's designated urban service area.
The 2009 Urbanization Forum determined the County will need additional 'financial tools' to service Unincorporated Washington County, i.e. status quo is not an option.
Did you know?
§ Your representation is diluted and influence on decisions is minimal
§ 100% of the the franchise fees you pay goes to cities only
§ Infill and growth is a reality due to Urban/Rural Reserves
§ The County does not provide municipal level planning services focused on individual sustainable, livable communities
§ If you have a 97229 zip code, you live in Beaverton’s future service area
§ It’s Beaverton’s role to guide Metro on which areas come into UGB N. of Hwy 26
§ The county needs additional ‘financial tools’ to service unincorporated Washington County
Learn more...
§ 100% of the the franchise fees you pay goes to cities only
§ Infill and growth is a reality due to Urban/Rural Reserves
§ The County does not provide municipal level planning services focused on individual sustainable, livable communities
§ If you have a 97229 zip code, you live in Beaverton’s future service area
§ It’s Beaverton’s role to guide Metro on which areas come into UGB N. of Hwy 26
§ The county needs additional ‘financial tools’ to service unincorporated Washington County
Learn more...
Ever wonder...?
- Why money gets spent to replace a well functioning 4 way stop with traffic lights before hazardous roads like Springville and Laidlaw are fixed
- Why older neighborhoods seem to be have new houses packed tightly together in random places
- Why the Beaverton Police collect speeding violations in front of Sunset HS, but we pay for services from the Washington County Enhanced Sherriff District
| Metro Councilor Kathryn Harrington Feb 2011 government services letter |
