I’ve served as City Councilor since 2014. As a community leader I’m already heavily invested in the future of our city, locally, regionally and nationally. As Mayor, I hope to take my vision for Tigard to the next level and build a safer, brighter future for all of our beautiful city’s residents and businesses. One that is transparent and includes all members of our community.
As a small business owner, Tigard city councilor, and community leader engaged with many different charities, I’ve come to know what the residents of our community are looking for. My experiences living and sharing in the challenges of our community and my leadership to resolve problems as I find them, equip me well with the skills needed to lead Tigard forward. It truly is about the future of our community. Through my involvement at the City, I have had a seat at the table with committees that impact Tigard locally, statewide and nationally which is invaluable to Tigard and the region as whole.
As Mayor can work to address right away. For Tigard to continue to grow, for its businesses to thrive, we must strengthen the ranks of our police to improve community safety. We also need to invest in solutions to keep people off the streets and empower community organizations to support those efforts. Tigard residents as whole have asked for years to make Tigard a place they can work and also play, as Mayor I will work to bring more businesses to Tigard that match those of what Tigard’s residents desire.
We must also empower the community through non-profits and faith based organizations to help get folks back on their feet to rejoin the community as productive citizens. Leaving the homeless out on the streets only leads to more crime and nasty conditions for all our residents. I have been a board member of Family Promise of Tualatin Valley for years and have actively worked to help the homeless population of Tigard.
Again, as a small business owner myself, I regularly connect with other business leaders to communicate our shared challenges with COVID, the economic downturn, and onerous regulations. As Mayor I look forward to being a leader that focuses on business and job growth in Tigard to build an environment where everyone can seek economic prosperity. I have worked over the last two years with businesses that never felt heard and have found more ways to engage the business community including in person meetings and getting more local business owners on city committees and connected with resources to have an active voice with the city.
“I have known John Goodhouse for over 5 years. I first met him and his wife, Rebecca, at a Tigard High School auction. John is an avid supporter of our schools both students and faculty. Additionally, he is well connected in our community and has his finger on the pulse of what is happening from downtown to our borders with King City, Beaverton, Tualatin, Durham and Lake Oswego. John's leadership has transformed his downtown business into a gathering space where locals and more come to enjoy a meal, listen to music and just hang out with friends. He believes in community connection and it is evident not only in his business, but in his co-presenting this past summer's 1st Tigard Music Fest. John is also committed to Tigard growing in a responsible way and is open to listening to the voices of his community. He and his family live here. They are dedicated and passionate about ensuring we have a great place to live, thrive and grow.”
