Welcome to our Campaign Website!
On August 18th, 2009, the Tigard City Council referred a $20 million bond to be placed on the November 3rd, 2009 ballot. When passed, this measure will direct the City to preserve natural areas; create, improve and develop parks, preserve clean water by acquiring lands near rivers, creeks and streams; and protect wildlife habitat throughout Tigard, while managing the impacts of urban growth.
More specifically, the measure will allow for the implementation of a sigificant portion of the Tigard Park System Master Plan, balancing the following objectives:
Photo: Doug Vorwaller
-The acquisition of land for the creation of high quality parks and natural areas for both active and passive recreation for all ages, with the goal of parks within a half-mile of every Tigard resident.
-The acquisition of natural areas intended primarily for protection of critical natural resources, including rare and state and federally listed species, so that natural areas are an integral part of every Tigard neighborhood.
-The improvement and development of existing neighborhood and community parks throughout Tigard.
-The acquisition of land and easements for the creation of an interconnected regional and local system of on- and off- road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods, parks, natural areas, major urban activity centers and regional recreational opportunities.
-The preservation of clean water throughout Tigard through the acquisition of sensitive lands near rivers, creeks, streams and wetlands.
|
