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meet sue

Sue Garino has called Tigard home for more than a decade and spent more than 18 years working for the City of Tigard, in a support role for the Tigard Police Department. During that time, Sue learned how the City works from the inside. 

She also served nine years on the Tigard Police Officers Association executive board and worked on four local levy and bond campaigns. Those experiences gave her the opportunity to work with residents, city leaders and the business community while seeing firsthand the challenges Tigard faces.

After retirement, Sue decided she wasn’t quite done serving her community.

She is running for City Council to bring a practical, common sense perspective to City Hall. Her priorities are straightforward: protect core services and public safety, spend tax dollars carefully, support local businesses, keep Tigard affordable, and make sure residents feel heard when they contact their city.

Tigard is Sue’s home. She knows the community, she knows how the City works, and she is ready to serve Tigard from a new perspective.

sue’s priorities

Invest in our local economy

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  • Attract good-paying jobs to Tigard.

  • Support and grow thriving local businesses.

  • Expand affordable workforce housing options.

Limit the growth of taxes, fees, and spending

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  • Focus taxpayer dollars on essential services.

  • Stop using one-time money for ongoing programs.

  • Require measurable results from new spending.

strengthen essential city services

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  • Prioritize emergency services and responders.

  • Maintain streets, parks, and infrastructure.

  • Ensure reliable access to clean water.

make city hall work for residents

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  • Streamline city processes.

  • Improve customer service.

  • Make sure when residents call the City, someone answers the phone or follows up promptly.

Advocate for Tigard’s aging residents

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  • Promote accessible housing and transportation options.

  • Protect our senior center.

Why Tigard Supports Sue

“Sue will be a leader for ALL of Tigard! She knows what our community needs for a vibrant future: good-paying jobs, thriving local businesses, and workforce housing.”

—Jeanette Shaw, Tigard City Councilor

“Sue found solutions to improve workplace conditions for her union members and keep Tigard safe. She knows how to listen, find common ground, and deliver results.”

—Jamey McDonald, Ret. Tigard Police Chief

“As a member of the Summerfield Community, I highly endorse Sue Garino for Tigard City Council. Since meeting Sue at Tigard Police Community Academy, I know what an asset she will be to the Tigard Council. Her knowledge of the workings of Council and Tigard Police Department are invaluable. Since her retirement, Sue has become a valued member of the Summerfield Community. She has volunteered to serve as our Board Liaison to the City. The knowledge and integrity she shares is invaluable.”

—Diane Christianson, Summerfield Resident

“Sue brings valuable experience from her years of service with the Tigard Police Department. She remains deeply active in our community by conducting safety meetings and serving as the Summerfield Liaison to the City of Tigard, keeping residents well-informed about local government and activities.”

—Tom Clancy, Summerfield Resident

“I wholeheartedly support Sue Garino’s candidacy. Her years of dedicated service with the Tigard Police Department and her continued commitment as the Summerfield Board liaison to the City of Tigard demonstrate the experience, integrity, and leadership that will greatly benefit the Tigard City Council.”

—Carene Svoboda, Summerfield Resident

Proudly Endorsed By

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    Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union

  • Logo of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, featuring a circular icon with green, purple, and blue sections, and the text 'TULSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE' below in purple.

    Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Official seal or badge with a golden eagle on top, the words 'Tigard Police' and 'Officers' Association' encircling the seal, and the abbreviation 'OR' inside a ribbon at the bottom.

    Tigard Police Officers' Association

  • A smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a black blazer and a light blue blouse, standing against a wooden slat background.

    Maureen Wolf

    Tigard City Council President

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a navy blazer, standing outdoors in a garden with green plants and white flowers.

    Jeanette Shaw

    Tigard City Councilor

  • A young man with light skin and a beard wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and light blue tie, smiling in front of a light blue background.

    Jake Schlack

    Tigard City Councilor

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard, dressed in a black suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Jason Snider

    Washington County Commissioner, Former Tigard Mayor

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    John Cook

    Former Tigard Mayor

  • A smiling older woman with short, curly gray hair, wearing a dark blazer, white blouse, and pearl earrings, against a plain gray background.

    Valerie Pratt

    Tualatin City Council President

  • A smiling police officer in uniform with eagle insignia, standing in front of American and police flags.

    Jamey McDonald

    Ret. Tigard Police Chief

  • A smiling female police officer with short white hair, glasses, and a dark blue uniform, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Kathy McAlpine

    Ret. Tigard Police Chief

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