Our Town: City Annual Report | Beware of Scammers
A Sneak Peek at Our Annual Report
Your City, Your Progress: we’re excited to share highlights from the past year that demonstrate our commitment to building a stronger, more vibrant community. From neighborhood investments to sustainability milestones, these achievements showcase the progress we’ve made together.
Looking ahead, our focus is clear: advancing priorities that matter most to our residents, such as community safety, engagement, fiscal sustainability, affordable housing, mobility, and economic development — keeping Beaverton a welcoming and thriving place for all.
- Began implementing the Cooper Mountain Community Plan for 5,000 homes plus parks and trails, while driving downtown redevelopment with affordable and mixed-income housing projects.
- Our specialty court was selected as a model for new treatment courts nationwide, unveiled a community-driven mural as part of the Beaverton Sobriety Opportunity for Beginning Recovery (B-SOBR) graduation, and earned two major grants: $75K from the State Justice Institute for case flow assessment and $84K from the Oregon Department of Transportation to support the B-SOBR program.
- Expanded photo radar at two new high-traffic locations. Improved mobility with upgraded traffic signals and crossings, as well as updated Traffic Calming Program procedures to enhance neighborhood safety. Progressed key transportation priorities like the Transportation System Plan update, Downtown Loop, and Allen Boulevard design.
- Funded 12 neighborhood improvement projects, planted more than 400 trees, rehabilitated vegetation at four water quality facilities, and collected more than 2,500 cubic yards of leaves through the leaf-disposal program.
- Improved awareness around climate impacts, recycling resources, and natural protections, while engaging with the community to update the Beaverton Climate Action Plan to guide this work further in future years.
- Implemented water system and energy innovations by installing over 5,000 advanced meters that save millions of gallons annually and completing the Kemmer Booster Pump Station with added power generation.
- Hosted two Belonging Speaker Series events, conducted five multicultural gap analysis roundtables, and launched the Beaverton Belonging Academy with citywide training and workshop for community leaders.
- Secured a 9 percent increase in county funding along with voter approval of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services levy. We also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Main Library building, which has hosted almost 40,000 free events and welcomed 15 million visitors who have checked out over 50 million items.
- Implemented $9 million in cost reductions, reduced positions, and completed a citywide fee review to strengthen our financial position.
See the full annual report in the next issue of Your City, arriving in mailboxes in April and published online at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/YourCity
Beware of Scammers Posing as City Employees
We’d like to let residents know about an increase in impersonation scams. Fraudsters are pretending to be city employees by phone, email, text, or even in person, claiming you owe fines or have legal issues. Common targets include the Beaverton Municipal Court, Police Department, and Utility Billing.
Key reminders:
- The Beaverton Police Department and Municipal Court will never demand payment over the phone.
- If you receive a suspicious text or call, do not click links or share personal information. Instead, contact the Municipal Court directly at 503-526-2290 or report scams to Washington County Dispatch at 503-629-0111.
For utility payments, use official methods: Online at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/UtilityBilling , in person at City Hall, by mail, or by calling 503-526-2257.
City employees may knock on your door for service calls or emergencies, but they will never demand payment on the spot or ask for personal details. City workers wear clothing with the City of Beaverton name and logo and drive vehicles marked with the city logo. Beaverton Police Officers are clearly identifiable by their uniforms and markings, and they use vehicles marked with the Beaverton Police logo.
If you are unsure about someone’s identity, call 503-526-2222.
Learn more about identifying city workers and staying safe at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/HowtoIdentifyaCityWorker .
