About the Hillsboro Committee

The Hillsboro Committee is a political action committee registered with the State of Oregon. Our goal is to support the Hillsboro Local Option Levy during Washington County elections.

Quick Facts

• The current operating levy expires on June 30, 2023.
• Renewal of the levy would continue current service levels and programs for police, fire and emergency medical response, and parks maintenance.
  • Police would maintain neighborhood patrols and patrol officers, detectives for investigations, community policing programs, child and domestic violence intervention, homelessness response, and youth services.
  • Fire & Rescue would maintain current response times for emergency calls, hazardous materials and technical rescue emergency response capabilities, fire prevention and safety programs, and disaster preparedness programs.
  • Parks would maintain upkeep of recreation facilities, parks, playgrounds, ball fields, wetlands, natural areas, and future developed park land.
• The same fixed rate of $1.72 per $1,000 of assessed value would continue for the renewed levy.
• If the levy does not pass, public safety and park maintenance would remain a priority, though service levels would be decreased.

History of Support

Hillsboro voters have approved a Local Option Levy five times since 1998. Most recently, in May 2017 when 82% of Hillsboro voters supported the measure, which accounts for 22 percent of Hillsboro’s total General Fund budget.