Know Your Candidates
What cites are Yousef and Evelyn running to represent?
Yousef Allouzi for Tigard City Council
Evelyn Kocher for Beaverton City Council
What local government body makes decisions for the City?
City Council
How can a city make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists?
Improve crossings, sidewalks, bike infrastructure, lighting, traffic calming, or other safety measures.
What is the name of Beaverton's popular public market featuring local vendors?
Beaverton Farmers Market
What inspired these candidates to run for City Council?
Yousef: His brother's death in a car crash
Evelyn: Giving back to the community that raised her and making it better
Who is responsible for approving a city's budget?
City Council
How can a city help residents find or keep affordable housing?
Support affordable housing development, allow more housing types (multi-use, multimodal), use local or Metro housing funds, or partner with housing providers.
What is the name of the park where Tigard hosts its annual Festival of Balloons?
Cook Family Park
What issues do they hear about most often when talking with voters?
Both: Housing, ICE, and data centers
What is a city budget used to determine?
How public funds are allocated to services, staffing, infrastructure, and other priorities.
How can a city make public meetings more accessible to working families?
Offer virtual participation, accessible meeting times, language access, and clear public information.
What transit agency operates the MAX light rail and buses across Washington County?
TriMet
What shaped each candidate's approach to public service?
Yousef: Being a Muslim and minority
Evelyn: Student organizing and advocacy
What is the difference between a city council and a county commission?
A city council governs a city and is typically responsible for day to day maintenance and services; a county commission governs at the county level and often fills in gaps where cities cannot, particularly in housing and public safety.
What should a city consider before approving a major new development?
Housing needs, traffic, infrastructure, environmental impacts, public services, and community input.
What is the name of the large shopping mall located in Beaverton near Highway 217?
Washington Square
What is one thing each candidate would like to accomplish during their first year in office?
Yousef: Centering people in our policies
Evelyn: Supporting immigrant communities and affordability
How can residents participate in local government besides voting?
Attend public meetings, give public comments, contact elected officials, join an advisory committee, volunteer or participate in community engagement.
When a city has limited funding, how should it decide which community needs come first?
Each candidate explains their approach to budgeting, public input, and prioritization.
What is the name of the new gathering space near downtown Tigard?
Universal Plaza