Hillsboro, Oregon, has a new mayor-elect, Beach Pace. Elected this November for a term beginning on January 7, 2025, Pace brings a wealth of community service and military experience to the role. According to a city announcement, Mayor-elect Pace has been actively involved in the Hillsboro community since moving there in 2012. She has served on the Hillsboro Planning Commission and participated in various educational and environmental volunteer initiatives throughout the city.
Before taking on the role of mayor, Pace served as a City Councilor, having first been elected in November 2018, re-elected in 2022, the dedication to her community shines through her extensive work which includes advocating for technology in classrooms and leading service days, her history of volunteerism also includes serving meals for Hillsboro’s Farm-to-Table fundraising event and supporting school district bonds.
Pace's professional background is equally impressive. She is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a U.S. Army veteran who served across the U.S. and Europe. After her military service, she transitioned to corporate America before taking on leadership roles in social change organizations on the West Coast, as per Hillsboro announcement.
As for her reasoning behind seeking public office, Pace said, "Hillsboro is my home. It’s the city where my wife and I chose to raise our children. It’s the community we sought out for its diversity, inclusion, and safety," showing her deep personal investment in the city she will soon govern, bringing those who have thrived in Hillsboro and those just beginning to forge their paths together, is a major pillar of her commitment to public service. Among her top concerns is the housing situation in Hillsboro, she reflects an urgent desire to tackle the city's housing issues head-on and create more affordable options for residents.
