Tigard, OR. — City Manager Brent Stockwell has resigned from his position, and the Tigard City Council has accepted his resignation in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.
The resignation was submitted and became effective today, November 18, 2025.
“Following recent discussions about the City’s leadership direction, Mr. Stockwell informed the Council of his decision to resign,” said Mayor Yi-Kang Hu. “We appreciate his service and contributions to Tigard and wish him well in his future endeavors. As we shared with the community after the resignation of the former mayor, the Council is committed to doing better – strengthening leadership, culture and accountability across our organization.”
Acting City Manager Emily Tritsch will continue to serve in the interim to ensure stability and continuity in city operations.
“Throughout this transition, our focus remains on supporting our employees, maintaining stability and continuing to deliver the high level of service that our community expects and deserves,” Mayor Hu added.
The Tigard City Council directly oversees three positions: the City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge. The Council will now begin the process of determining next steps for long-term leadership in the City Manager role and will share further details as that process advances.
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