City Manager Resigns, Council To Take Next Steps
- 11/18/25
(News release on behalf of the Tigard City Council)
City Manager Brent Stockwell has submitted his resignation, and the Tigard City Council has accepted it, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.
The resignation was submitted today and is effective today, November 18, 2025.
“Following recent discussions about the City’s leadership direction, Mr. Stockwell informed the Council of his decision to resign,” said Mayor Yi-Kang Hu. “We appreciate his service and contributions to Tigard and wish him well in his future endeavors. As we shared with the community after the resignation of the former mayor, the Council is committed to doing better – strengthening leadership, culture and accountability across our organization.”
Acting City Manager Emily Tritsch will continue to serve in the interim to ensure stability and continuity in city operations.
“Throughout this transition, our focus remains on supporting our employees, maintaining stability and continuing to deliver the high level of service that our community expects and deserves,” added Mayor Hu.
The Tigard City Council has three direct employees: the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Municipal Judge. The Council will begin the process of identifying next steps for long-term leadership in the City Manager role, and those details will be shared as Council moves forward.
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City Manager Resigns, Council To Take Next Steps
- 11/18/25
(News release on behalf of the Tigard City Council)
City Manager Brent Stockwell has submitted his resignation, and the Tigard City Council has accepted it, in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.
The resignation was submitted today and is effective today, November 18, 2025.
“Following recent discussions about the City’s leadership direction, Mr. Stockwell informed the Council of his decision to resign,” said Mayor Yi-Kang Hu. “We appreciate his service and contributions to Tigard and wish him well in his future endeavors. As we shared with the community after the resignation of the former mayor, the Council is committed to doing better – strengthening leadership, culture and accountability across our organization.”
Acting City Manager Emily Tritsch will continue to serve in the interim to ensure stability and continuity in city operations.
“Throughout this transition, our focus remains on supporting our employees, maintaining stability and continuing to deliver the high level of service that our community expects and deserves,” added Mayor Hu.
The Tigard City Council has three direct employees: the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Municipal Judge. The Council will begin the process of identifying next steps for long-term leadership in the City Manager role, and those details will be shared as Council moves forward.
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