Jake is the second openly gay Tigard Councilor ever!
Biography
Jake Schlack is running for Tigard City Council to make Tigard a great place to run your business, walk your dog, and raise your kids. A lifelong resident of Washington County, Oregon, Jake was raised with the values of doing a good job, being consistent and reliable, and treating others with kindness. Since 2020, he and his partner, Erik, have called Tigard home. Jake served two terms as Chair of the Tigard Budget Committee before his appointment to the Tigard City Council on July 1, 2024. As Tigard’s first Gen Z City Councilor, he has championed practical, common-sense policies to address community challenges. Jake is committed to making Tigard a safe, affordable community where everyone can put down roots.