Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cornelius public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with medium priority
Quarterly Police Report
Police Chief Mitch Coley will present the quarterly report on crime trends and department activity.
E-bike and mini-bike safety rules in the works
Police Chief Cole is drafting a municipal code covering e-bikes, e-scooters, and mini bikes, coordinated with Hillsboro and Forest Grove so rules match along the Council Creek Trail. New state age limits drop to 14 on January 1, 2027.
County public safety levy, jail expansion and courthouse replacement
Commissioner Jerry Willey previewed three big county projects: a 2027 public safety levy for unincorporated Washington County, a jail expansion (the county has the smallest per-capita jail in Oregon), and a courthouse replacement that could cost around $1 billion by the 2030s.