Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tualatin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety with medium priority
Family Peace Center Services
The Family Peace Center, which the city helps fund through outside agency grants, reported a 34% increase in survivors served since opening its new 60,000-square-foot building in January. Tualatin residents served rose from 54 last year to 73 this year.
CERT emergency preparedness at 10 years
Tualatin's volunteer emergency response group reported 143 active members, a new solar-powered communications trailer, a planned 30-member rapid response team, and free neighborhood preparedness trainings — with federal FEMA funding uncertain.
Homelessness services intergovernmental agreements
The Metro homeless-services tax has housed 2,871 people and prevented 3,335 evictions in Clackamas County since 2021, with both ten-year goals already exceeded. Tualatin residents are served, and the city's food pantry got a $250,000 HVAC grant.
Washington County public safety levy and sheriff services
Sheriff Massey reported the November 2025 public safety levy passed, funding jail operations, mental health response, and outreach. The jail will fully reopen in June with 572 beds, and a drone-as-first-responder pilot is showing promising early results.
First responder mental health (Struggle Well)
Fire Chief Derek Weiss described the Struggle Well program, which has helped firefighters with PTSD return to work, and asked councilors to advocate for state funding to train every first responder in Washington County.
EMS demand and 911 system sustainability
70% of fire calls are medical, and call volume keeps climbing. The district is testing nurse navigation, community paramedics, and an ARM car with a nurse practitioner to keep 911 sustainable.