City Of Tualatin Welcomes Aquilla Hurd-Ravich As New Community Development Director (Photo) -05/02/25

TUALATIN, OR — The City of Tualatin is pleased to announce the appointment of Aquilla Hurd-Ravich as its new Community Development Director. In this role, she will oversee the City's Planning, Building, Engineering, Economic Development, and Urban Renewal programs, and serve as a member of Tualatin’s Executive Management Team. Hurd-Ravich’s first day was April 28, 2025.
 

This appointment marks a return to Tualatin for Hurd-Ravich, who previously served in the same position from March 2018 to October 2020. She originally joined the City as a Senior Planner in 2007 and was promoted to Planning Manager in 2010, a role she held for eight years.
 

Since November 2021, Hurd-Ravich has served as the Community Development Director for the City of Oregon City. There, she led numerous impactful initiatives, including the adoption of the OC2040 Comprehensive Plan, code updates for middle housing and emergency shelters, and the implementation of Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities standards. She also played a key role in revising development codes, facilitating Development Review Summits, and helping secure a Metro grant to support strategic planning for industrial area development.
 

“I am thrilled to have Aquilla stepping into this important role in Tualatin,” said Sherilyn Lombos, Tualatin City Manager. “In addition to her solid technical expertise, Aquilla is known for her collaborative spirit, dedication to public service, and commitment to community engagement.”
 

The City also extends its sincere thanks to Steve Koper for his leadership and service as Interim Community Development Director during the transition. His dedication and teamwork have been instrumental in maintaining the department’s high standards of service.
 

For more information about the City of Tualatin, visit www.tualatinoregon.gov.

 

 

 

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Tualatin Celebrates Progress And Community At 2025 State Of The City Breakfast (Photo) -04/24/25

Tualatin, OR – On the morning of April 23, the City of Tualatin welcomed a full house to the Grand Hotel at Bridgeport for the 2025 State of the City Breakfast. The annual event brought together residents, business leaders, community partners, regional elected officials, and City representatives—both staff and elected—to celebrate achievements and share a vision for the future.
 

The energy in the room reflected the strength of Tualatin’s vibrant and engaged community. Attendees—both familiar faces and new—gathered to hear highlights from the past year and learn about continued progress across the City’s seven priority areas:

• Neighborhood Engagement
• Economic Development
• Environment
• Culture and Identity
• Housing
• Transportation
• Parks

“This event is a powerful reminder of how much we can achieve when we work together,” said Frank Bubenik, Mayor of Tualatin. “From new housing efforts to enhancements in parks and transportation, we’re seeing the results of our community-driven approach—and we’re just getting started.”
 

The State of the City also marked the kickoff to an exciting season of community events. This June, the popular Blender Dash returns with its fun run for kids ages 5–15. In July, ¡Viva Tualatin! will once again spotlight culture, food, and togetherness in a can’t-miss summer celebration.

With so much on the horizon, the City looks forward to a summer filled with connection, celebration, and continued collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supports our community. Together, we’re making Tualatin a place we’re all proud to call home.

For more information about upcoming City events, visit www.tualatinoregon.gov/calendar.