Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cornelius public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues with medium priority
Public Records Request Policy and Fees
First update since 2008: new tiered fees ($50/$75/$100 per hour), 30 free minutes, and a required request form that filters out mass data-mining requests from big companies while keeping local access easy.
Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement (Resolution No. 2026-04)
The urban renewal agency is considering buying or selling property under Resolution No. 2026-04. Urban renewal spending affects tax increment funds that would otherwise flow to schools, fire, and other taxing districts — so this purchase matters to every Cornelius taxpayer.
Quarterly Police Report
Police Chief Mitch Coley will present the quarterly report on crime trends and department activity.
Pavement Management Update
The council gets a work-session briefing on street conditions and repaving priorities — a preview of which roads may get fixed and when.
Public Records Request Policy & Fees
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a new policy on how the city handles public records requests and what it charges. Fees and response rules affect anyone seeking city documents.
Water Reservoir Assessment
The city manager will share an informational memo on the condition of the city's water reservoirs — key infrastructure for drinking water and fire protection.
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.