Meet Your Council

Mayor Frank Bubenik

fbubenik@tualatin.gov 

Mayor Frank Bubenik was elected to the City Council in November of 2010 and re-elected in November 2014. He was elected as mayor in 2018, taking office in January 2019.  “Tualatin is a beautiful city and a thriving economic hub. It is also a safe family community with access to nature, clean water, good schools and jobs. These are the things residents value and are at the core of what I stand for and will continue to uphold.” Frank is committed to the safety of all our varied neighborhoods, understands the economics of a well-run city, and is dedicated to the well-being of all residents. Frank wants the city to be socially cohesive and inclusive and wants to make sure that no section of the community is left behind as we grow.

He has served on the following committees: Several regional water committees, council representative and chair of the Policy Advisory Board (PAB) for the Washington County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investments Partnerships Program, Tualatin Library Advisory Committee as both chair and a member, chair of the Tualatin Tomorrow Steering Committee, the Tualatin Centennial Committee, the Arts Advisory Committee, the America’s Best Communities Committee, and Washington County Commission on Children & Families.  

He currently is serving on the Washington County Coordinating Committee, Tualatin Aging Task Force, Metropolitan Mayors' Consortium (Chair of the Economic Development, Education & Workforce Development Subcommittee) , Small Cities Consortium of Greater Portland Inc (Chair), and the Washington County Mayor's group.  He is a board member of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce, Westside Economic Alliance, and Neighbors Nourishing Communities.

Councilor Maria Reyes
mreyes@tualatin.gov 
Position 1

Councilor María Antonieta Reyes was first elected November 2018, and re-elected on November 2022. Councilor Reyes has a diverse background in human services and nonprofit management for over 25 years. She became a volunteer in 2016, serving on the Tualatin Tomorrow Committee and Diversity Task Force.

Councilor Reyes was born in rural Honduras and immigrated to inner-city Los Angeles at age 5. During her professional career, she has lived in California, Washington D.C., and Oregon, settling in Tualatin in 2012. Councilor Reye's experience in mega cities like L.A. and Washington D.C. have also increased her focus on better transportation in growing communities. She is committed to providing faster transportation and better access for commuters between Tualatin and other metro cities.

While part of her life has been in large metro areas, she also has exposure to small communities like her birth-town of Catacamas, a rural town in Honduras. From an early age, she saw firsthand the struggle of poverty in a developing country. This experience directed her to the field of Human Services, and she continually looks for ways to elevate families to a better existence. 

As a city councilor, she is honored to serve on the Council Committee Advisory committee and Core Area committee. She was also a catalyst in starting the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access committee (IDEA). She attends TuaLatinos and Cafe con Pan Dulce (a Latino business network) at the Library. 

Councilor Reyes loves Tualatin. She rarely leaves the city; you will see her shopping at the local businesses, eating at restaurants, using the health and fitness locations (Zumba being her favorite activity), and walking and riding her bike around town. Tualatin is very important to her, and she hopes all residents can enjoy it just as much as she does. 

Councilor Christen Sacco
csacco@tualatin.gov
Position 2

Councilor Christen Sacco was elected in November 2020 and is serving her first term. Councilor Sacco is a native Oregonian. Tualatin has been home for Councilor Sacco, her husband, and her son since 2008. Councilor Sacco has held leadership roles for 17 years and is currently a Director at an in-home design company. She has actively volunteered at Tualatin Elementary School, Hazelbrook Middle School, and Tualatin High School. She has served on the Tualatin Parks Advisory Committee as Vice-Chair, the Tualatin Parks and Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee and the Tualatin Veterans Memorial Stakeholders Advisory Committee.

Councilor Sacco believes in equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Tualatin parks, trails and natural lands are a priority as they provide safe and healthy recreation for all Tualatin residents. Councilor Sacco seeks creative solutions for transportation and affordable housing. She is dedicated to maintaining an environment for our economy to thrive. Councilor Sacco has a passion for positive change and meaningful progress. 

Councilor Bridget Brooks 
bbrooks@tualatin.gov
Position 3

Councilor Bridget Brooks was elected in November 2018, and is serving her first term. She is the co-founder of Brooks Appraisal Services and has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; she has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University.  As a social work professional, Councilor Brooks knows how to build on existing strengths while listening to concerns in order to bolster success and empowerment; she has practiced assessing needs and providing solid solutions, tools that also work at the community level.  In her profession as a health care provider, she values environments that reduce stress: strong schools and libraries, beauty in nature, art, places to be active, and safety in our neighborhoods and streets.  As a City Councilor, she is committed to making decisions that sustain that high quality of life and keep Tualatin strong financially. Councilor Brooks is proud of the fact that the Tualatin Council rises to challenges and commits to solutions.

Councilor Cyndy Hillier
chillier@tualatin.gov
Position 4

Councilor Cyndy Hillier (she/her) was elected in November 2020 and is serving her first term.  Councilor Hillier has called Tualatin home since 1998 where, alongside her husband Tom, has raised her two daughters. Councilor Hillier has been an active member of the community including volunteer leadership roles at Byrom Elementary, Hazelbrook Middle School, Tualatin High School and the Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools. She has served on the City of Tualatin’s Budget Committee, including chairperson in 2020, the Tualatin 2040 Committee and the Tualatin Parks & Recreation Master Plan Project. 

Councilor Hillier has served as the Executive Director of Tualatin Together since 2014. Her dedication to our community through that work has inspired her to be part of the City Council.  She brings with her a passion for prevention that builds community wide protective factors as we address priorities such as affordable housing, strong regional partnerships allowing equitable access to resources for our citizens, and a community input process where all citizens feel equally heard and respected.

Councilor Hillier looks forward to bringing her passion and energy for meaningful change and is dedicated to strong bonds with our schools, our business community and especially to ensuring every citizen in Tualatin has an opportunity to voice his or her concerns and vision for the community.

Octavio Gonzalez
ogonzalez@tualatin.gov
Position 5

Councilor Octavio Gonzalez was elected to Council in November 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Councilor Valerie Pratt
vpratt@tualatin.gov
Position 6

Councilor Valerie Pratt was appointed to Council in August 2019, replacing outgoing Councilor Joelle Davis. Councilor Pratt is a licensed CPA who works in private industry. She has been a volunteer for various non-profit and community projects for most of her adult life. Prior to serving on Council, Councilor Pratt was Chair of both the Tualatin Parks Advisory Committee and the Parks Master Plan Advisory Committee and served on the Budget Committee.  

Councilor Pratt's interest in serving on Council is to give back to the city where she has raised her family and lived. She is honored to represent the residents of Tualatin and use her background to help with thoughtful planning and finding cost-effective solutions as the City continues to grow.  She looks forward to working together with the Mayor and Council to find ways to improve transportation and provide affordable housing. Her main focus is on helping to ensure Tualatin continues to provide future generations the opportunity to enjoy living in a safe, family-friendly city that provides opportunities for everyone to have access to nature, the arts, and learning.