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Talking Tigard

Dec 28, 2020

Eduardo Ramos, host of the En Contacto podcast, discusses the:

  • origins of the En Contacto podcast
  • minimal costs of podcasting
  • ways to measure success of a podcast 
  • process for selecting guests

Eduardo also reveals exclusive details about the BureauCat and what's ahead for 2021.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications...


Dec 21, 2020

Michael Holton, former NBA player and current Trail Blazer radio announcer, discusses:

  • Raising a family in Tigard
  • Building a equitable and inclusive community
  • Preparing for Blazer games
  • Playing with Michael Jordan

Also, Michael answers questions from the community.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager


Dec 14, 2020

Amber Bell, Readers Services Manager & Joanne Bengtson, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, discuss the city's refreshed strategic plan to be "an equitable community that is walkable, healthy, and accessible for everyone."

They also discuss the Library's Walk-Up Service Desk, Tigard Thanks!, Tigard Walks, and cats...


Dec 7, 2020

Kimberly Moreland, member of the Oregon Black Pioneers and author of African Americans of Portland, talks about the impact of Oregon's black exclusionary laws, abolitionists in Tigard, and the racial equity work being done in Tigard.

Also, Kimberly shares New Year's resolutions, COVID hobbies, and ideas for future...