Mayor Lacey Beaty - Democratic Mayors

Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty delivered her State of the City Address, highlighting her community’s efforts on homelessness, affordable housing, infrastructure, economic development, transportation safety, arts, and innovation.

In her remarks, Mayor Beaty noted that housing is a fundamental human right and that no member of the community should be without safe, affordable housing. She then discussed efforts to bolster housing, including establishing a year-round shelter, starting two affordable housing developments, and opening a new facility with HomePlate Youth Services to assist young people in finding permanent housing.

The Mayor and other city council members also shared updates about the Beaverton Downtown Loop Project, a key initiative to enhance biking, walking, and transit in the downtown area. Mayor Beaty also highlighted the county’s work with the behavioral health court and DUI diversion program, which help residents get the resources they need and keep the community safe.

“If there is one thing that became clear to me in 2022, it’s that government works. We can bring positive change to people, but we can’t do it alone. Government success, community success depends on strong partnerships. Our partnerships with community organizations, activists, small businesses, and large corporations are vital to the kind of shared success we need.”

Watch Mayor Beaty’s full address here.

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