Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tualatin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Republic Services 2025 performance and Metro rate increase
Metro is raising the regional waste fee 10% and the regional excise fee 5%, on top of a reported 92% in garbage rate hikes since 2020. Councilors pushed back, and the food scraps technical assistance program lost its funding.
108th Ave. Sewer Project contract
The council approved hiring WSP USA for engineering and construction management on the 108th Avenue sewer project, moving a key infrastructure upgrade forward.
Water reservoir seismic valves grant
The city accepted a state grant to install seismic valves on its water reservoirs — emergency shutoffs that protect drinking water in an earthquake.