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Steve Callaway

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Steve Callaway is a former Hillsboro mayor, city council president, and public-school principal. He prioritizes affordability, responsible budgeting, public safety, homelessness services, and farmland protection.

Where Steve Callaway stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record),

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support
  • Announced completion of Hillsboro's in-pipe hydroelectric project, a first-of-its-kind U.S. installation expected to generate up to 200,000 kWh annually and reduce carbon emissions.

    October 14, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 2 support
  • Joined the City Council in supporting police-oversight reforms that strengthened complaint tracking, expanded professional-standards review, created a police-community advisory group, and established an internal use-of-force review board.

    December 1, 2020Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Joined a unanimous City Council decision selecting Robby Hammond as Hillsboro city manager after a nationwide search that drew 37 applicants.

    August 22, 2019Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
  • Joined the City Council in supporting police-oversight reforms that strengthened complaint tracking, expanded professional-standards review, created a police-community advisory group, and established an internal use-of-force review board.

    December 1, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 2 support
  • Joined the City Council in approving Hacienda CDC's Dolores development, committing up to $10.5 million in Metro bond funds for 67 affordable homes, including permanent supportive housing.

    March 21, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Helped open Hillsboro's Safe Rest Pods, providing secure temporary shelter and wraparound mental-health, employment, and housing-navigation services for 30 to 40 people experiencing homelessness.

    October 21, 2022Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
  • Joined the City Council in approving Hacienda CDC's Dolores development, committing up to $10.5 million in Metro bond funds for 67 affordable homes, including permanent supportive housing.

    March 21, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Helped open Hillsboro's Safe Rest Pods, providing secure temporary shelter and wraparound mental-health, employment, and housing-navigation services for 30 to 40 people experiencing homelessness.

    October 21, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Helped launch Hillsboro's municipal HiLight fiber internet service, initially connecting 780 residential and business addresses in the city's lowest-connectivity area.

    October 1, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 3 support
  • Publicly urged Oregon lawmakers to enact a strong semiconductor-investment package and address industrial-land readiness through Senate Bill 4.

    March 20, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Announced completion of Hillsboro's in-pipe hydroelectric project, a first-of-its-kind U.S. installation expected to generate up to 200,000 kWh annually and reduce carbon emissions.

    October 14, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Helped launch Hillsboro's municipal HiLight fiber internet service, initially connecting 780 residential and business addresses in the city's lowest-connectivity area.

    October 1, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — General

General · 6 records
  • Received endorsements for Washington County commissioner from the Northwest Oregon Labor Council and Tualatin Valley Firefighters IAFF Local 1660, as documented by Oregon Public Broadcasting.

    May 8, 2026

    Source: opb.org · researched September 20, 2026

  • Received the League of Oregon Cities' James C. Richards Award for exceptional personal investment in intergovernmental affairs.

    October 19, 2024

    Source: orcities.org · researched September 20, 2026

  • Received the Oregon Mayors Association Award of Merit for leadership and service during his second term as Hillsboro mayor.

    July 31, 2024

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Became the first Hillsboro official to read the city's adopted land acknowledgment recognizing the Atfalati-Kalapuyans and government's role in colonization.

    September 27, 2023

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Led the City Council as it unanimously adopted Hillsboro's official Equity Statement, committing city government to remove barriers and pursue equal outcomes in public services.

    December 3, 2019

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

  • Took office as Hillsboro's 50th mayor after six years on the City Council, including two years as council president.

    January 3, 2017

    Source: hillsboro-oregon.gov · researched September 20, 2026

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Profile last researched September 19, 2026.