Your
feedback can be submitted via the online discussion forums, quick polls, forms
and surveys relevant to each of the projects currently open for consultation.
To
participate for the first time, simply:
- Sign
up to the site by clicking on the Sign-Up button on the right
- Choose
a user name and password
- You
will receive an email to validate your email address
- Return
to the website and click the 'Sign In' button
Note: your comments will appear under your username and you
can comment anonymously through a username of your choice.
By
signing up you will be able to participate in the online discussions and make
full use of the interactive features of this site. You'll also receive regular
updates on how your feedback is helping the City of Tigard make some big decisions. You
can unsubscribe from email updates at any time.
Yes. Your privacy is absolutely protected and
the City of Tigard will only use your email to contact you with updates and to
invite you to participate in consultations. Your email address will not be
distributed to any third party or used for any other purpose. We do not ask for
your personal details or require them at any time as part of your registration.
All
public comments or questions on the site are moderated twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week, for inappropriate language, comments that
disrespect other participants or are significantly off topic.
All moderation is carried out by Bang the Table and all
moderation is independent of the City of Tigard. The moderators do not edit or
alter any comments and will only remove comments deemed to be significantly off
topic, offensive or malicious. In this case, the comment will be removed
from the site immediately and the person who posted the comment will be advised
by email. Please refer to the moderation guidelines.
If I don't use this website will I still be able to provide feedback?
Your Tigard provides an exciting new
way for the city to engage with our local community online. This online
engagement hub will be used to complement, not replace, more traditional
face-to-face engagement events.
You may also provide feedback directly to the "Who's Listening" contact listed on each project page if you are more comfortable sharing that way.
The
City of Tigard recognizes that community engagement is a better way of doing
business, which can lead to better outcomes for the community and the
organization. Traditional community outreach usually involves attending town hall style meetings or providing written testimony, which can often be time consuming and inconvenient.
The city wanted to add a community engagement approach that is innovative, open and
inclusive.
We know
that many members of our community are online, and so in addition to all our
usual methods for engaging, Our Tigard is all about making it easier
for you to connect at a time and place of your choice.
- It
is a quick, safe and convenient way to have your say on a range of issues,
topics and opportunities.
- It
is a great way to keep up to date and contribute your views on issues
affecting your community.
- You
can see what other community members think about an issue or topic, respond
with your own views and engage in a discussion.
- You
don't have to attend community meetings at a set place and time, you can
contribute at a time and place that suits you.
- It
allows for a range of different people, with different views to discuss matters
that impact our community.
- You
can also find out more about other engagement activities and ways
you can have your say.
