The City of Hillsboro is committed to providing clear, accessible information about how local government works, how decisions are made, and how public resources are used.

This section was created to help residents better understand City processes, finances, boards and commissions, public records, and major initiatives. Transparency and communication are identified as priorities in the City’s 2022–2027 Strategic Plan, which calls for reliable public communication, accountability, and greater connection between residents and local government.

Local government can be complex. Our goal is to make these systems easier to understand and easier to access.

Authorities & Hierarchies

Learn how Hillsboro’s local government is structured, where authority comes from, and how decisions move through City Council, staff, boards, commissions, and partner organizations.

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Finance & Budgets

Understand how the City’s budget works, where different types of funding come from, and how funds like water, tourism, economic development, and public safety are legally separated and managed.

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Records & Access

Find information about public meetings, open records, financial transparency, and how residents can request documents or ask questions to better understand City programs and decisions.

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