Citizen Participation Organization #1 serves Cedar Mill & Cedar Hills; find out what’s happening in our area relating to land use & development; and learn more about how our area is governed.

We begin with updates from service providers as available: Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, Tualatin Valley Water District, Clean Water Services, Beaverton School District. Community announcements and public comments also welcome. Join us online via zoom or watch the simulcast on our Facebook page.

Agenda for October 2021 meeting:

7:30: Letter of Support for Commonwealth Lake Park Improvements. Cindy Dauer, Grant Specialist, THPRD Planning Department, will explain proposed improvements to this popular park and ask us to vote on a letter of support for their grant applications.

7:45: What’s the value of a CPO? Leaders of CPOs around the county are concerned about dwindling support for the program from county staff. We want to hear from our members about what they value from the organization, why they attend (or not), and suggestions for improvement.

8 pm: Internet Safety and Youth. Kody Harris, Communication and Outreach Specialist with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, will talk about the guidance adults and youth can get to avoid online dangers, and the general online concerns for our community’s youth.

8:30: Keys to Success Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program. Rachael Mark, Washington County Juvenile Services Supervisor, will describe the Washington County Keys to Success Juvenile Drug Treatment Court (KTS) program, a model demonstrated to be an effective intervention for youth who use substances and are medium to high risk for recidivism.