“Jeanette has been an invaluable asset to the Tigard City Council and the Tigard Community. She has a proven record of fiscal responsibility and a commitment to bringing diverse perspectives to address the issues our community faces—from pandemic relive for residents and businesses to senior housing, preserving and renewing public safety investments, and modernizing our City Charter.” Bill Frith, Tigard Resident
Jeanette lives in Tigard with her husband, Jason, a third-generation Oregonian and Oregon State University graduate and is the proud mother of Alison and Luke. The Shaw family enjoys getting outdoors and exploring the Tigard community, parks, and Tualatin River on kayaks, as well as supporting local shops, restaurants, and the Farmer’s Market. As a child, Jeanette spent many summers camping throughout Oregon, picking berries, and visiting the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), exploring the exhibits, particularly those centered around transportation and technology.
Jeanette received her undergraduate bachelor of science degree in political science with an emphasis on public service from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her executive master’s degree from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Jeanette is an Advisory Council Member on the State of Oregon Career Technical Education Revitalization Committee and served on the East Metro STEM/STEAM Partnership.
Jeanette’s policy experience in Salem and Washington, D.C., and her ability to collaborate with individuals with different views and backgrounds will ensure that she hits the ground running as a Tigard City Councilor.
Jeanette’s Top 5 Priorities For Tigard:
Community Safety: Prioritize and modernize our Police and Public works facilities and resources so they can perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
Thriving Local Economy: Develop a budget that strengthens and supports our businesses, grows our workforce, and invests in Tigard’s Climate Action Resiliency Plan.
Housing: Collaborate with housing developers, governments, and non-profits to continue developing diverse housing for all income levels and partnering with Washington County to reduce homelessness.
Parks and Recreation: Support park maintenance and facility improvements and add additional parks and recreational spaces for residents, such as pickleball.
Safe Streets, Mobility: Continue to fill in sidewalk gaps, create additional “Safe Routes to School” programs, and mobility options such as bike lanes.
Top 5 Personal Facts About Jeanette:
Jeanette is rooted in Tigard!
Jeanette is the daughter of a hard-working immigrant mother who became a Registered Nurse (RN) and a proud father who put himself through a career technical educational program to become an electrical engineer and a proud member of IBEW.
Jeanette and her twin brother, Scott, were the first in their family to graduate from a four-year University.
Jeanette is married to Jason Shaw, a third-generation Oregonian and the Mom of two amazing young adults — both graduates of Templeton Elementary, Twality Middle School, and Tigard High School.
Jeanette plants native Oregonian plants, shrubs, and flowers to attract Hummingbirds.
Top 5 Professional Facts About Jeanette:
Jeanette’s career started as a legislative aide working on transportation issues for an Assemblywoman who later became State Secretary of Education.
Jeanette’s first community experience was participating in a city planning commission.
Jeanette’s experience in passing legislation started with the passage of the Lemon Law and a negotiated compromise for secure access to the purchaser’s personal information.
Venture Capitalist and Investor John Doerr chose Jeanette to help start TechNet, a trade association now the innovation economy's leading voice.
Jeanette utilizes her legislative expertise in Salem and Washington, D.C. to pass legislation that will help create jobs and enhance transportation electrification, such as electric school buses, tractors, medium/heavy duty vehicles and light duty vehicles.
