Gregory Vaughn
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 32:49
- Avg per meeting
- 3:39
- Segments
- 423
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Top issues during term (20)
Tualatin Valley Highway Transit and Safety Project
The $284 million project includes a $40 million state ask and a $14 million local match among partner communities.
Washington County Police Services Contract Costs
About $3.4 million next fiscal year, up roughly $400,000 over two years.
Sanctuary law compliance and immigration enforcement
An emergency declaration can free up or redirect city money and staff time for rapid response, but the source doesn’t put a dollar figure on it.
Council seat vacancy — Vaughn resignation
The resignation itself likely costs little, but filling the seat could trigger appointment or special-election expenses depending on how the city proceeds.
Water Reservoir Condition Assessment
Replacement reservoir design is already budgeted, but interim mitigation costs are unknown.
November 3 election and council vacancy process
No cost mentioned beyond normal noticing and publishing.
Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement (Resolution No. 2026-04)
The purchase price and financial terms haven't been published yet — they'll be laid out at the meeting.
Council Creek Trail maintenance agreement
Funded by a RAISE federal grant plus two Metro RFFA grants covering the trail segments and the 23 road crossings.
Downtown parking study via urban renewal amendment
Funded through urban renewal funds; the study cost wasn't specified.
Natural hazard mitigation planning cost share
Developed with consultant support using existing resources; no ongoing cost stated.
CDBG consortium participation 2027–2029
Continued access to federal CDBG grants; no direct dues, only staff time for applications.
Sewer and Stormwater Rate Increases
About $4.81 more per month for a typical 6,000-gallon customer starting July 1, 2026.
Library Funding Boost Under Updated WCCLS Agreements
WCCLS funding rises from about 30% to about 40% of library funding; city contribution rises about 13%.
Enterprise zone expiring — Forest Grove partnership decision ahead
No direct city cost, but regional land constraints affect the local jobs base and tax base.
FY 2026-2027 Utility Rate Increases
Regional rates go up about $1.97/month for sewer-storm in fiscal 2027 and $0.11/month for surface water, with 4% annual increases after that.
Civic Leadership Academy Findings on Community Engagement
Partially covered by a Ford Family Foundation grant.
Regional Transportation Funding Crisis
Would add $30 per year per registered vehicle — a typical two-year registration jumps from about $211 to about $270.
Metro Local Share Nature Grant for Community Projects
$200 annual fee.
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety in Construction Zones
Wildland fire deployment agreement
No net cost to the city — the state reimburses 100% of deployed personnel and vehicle expenses.
Decisions during term (79)
Recorded while Vaughn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda — Resolution No. 2026-41: Jacobs Work Order No. 24
Resolution No. 2026-42: Stormwater Fee-in-Lieu Adjustment
Resolution No. 2026-43: IGA with Oregon Department of Forestry for Wildland Fire Deployment
Resolution No. 2026-44: IGA with Washington County Cooperative Library Services
Resolution No. 2026-45: IGA with Washington County for CDBG Consortium
Resolution No. 2026-46: IGA with Washington County for CDBG Recreation and Community Center Project
Adjournment
Consent Agenda — City Council Meeting Minutes (May 4 and May 18, 2026)
PIAB Appointment — Amit Bhatnagar, Position 4
Resolution No. 2026-31 — FY 2026-2027 Budget
Resolution No. 2026-32 — FY 2026-2027 State Revenue Sharing
Resolution No. 2026-33 — FY 2026-2027 Municipal Services
Resolution No. 2026-34 — FY 2026-2027 Utility Rates
Resolution No. 2026-35 — FY 2026-2027 Planning Fees
Resolution No. 2026-36 — Cost of Living Adjustment
Resolution No. 2026-37 — City Manager Contract Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-38 — Bid Award, 13th & 14th Avenue Improvements
Resolution No. 2026-39 — IGA with Washington County for Police Services
Resolution No. 2026-40 — Land Donation from Heather Park Development Company
Adjournment
Voting record (44)
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