Club Meeting: Mayor Julie Fitzgerald’s Wilsonville State of the City

Mayor Julie Fitzgerald will deliver her Wilsonville State of the City presentation, highlighting the achievements, challenges, and developments shaping our community. Julie Fitzgerald, elected as Wilsonville’s ninth mayor in November 2020, serves a term from January 2021 to December 2024. During her tenure, she has been steering the city through various milestones and hurdles, working tirelessly to ensure the growth and prosperity of Wilsonville.

Julie works with community members, City of Wilsonville staff, and elected officials across the region to advance the objectives of Oregon’s 22nd largest city. She serves a population of over 27,000 residents and a diverse industrial employment force of 21,000. Under her leadership, Wilsonville has seen significant developments in infrastructure, public services, and community programs, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its citizens

The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.

Official bio:

Julie Fitzgerald was elected as Wilsonville’s ninth mayor in November 2020, serving a term from January 2021 to December 2024.

Julie collaborates with community members, City of Wilsonville staff, and elected officials across the region to advance the objectives of Oregon’s 22nd largest city. She serves a population of more than 27,000 and a diverse, industrial employment force of 21,000.

During a previous term on the Wilsonville City Council (2013-16), Julie chaired the SMART Transit Master Plan Task Force, helped launch the Civics Academy, and advanced the Basalt Creek Concept Area plan to increase Wilsonville’s future capacity for family-wage jobs.

Julie discovered her professional calling shortly after graduation, when she first volunteered to lead a community fund-raising drive. Subsequently, she has managed multi-million-dollar budgets and led significant fund-raising efforts in Oregon’s non-profit sector to advance education, health care, and conservation.

Additionally, Julie has served her community in volunteer leadership roles, including past terms as President of the Board of Clackamas Community Repertory Theatre and President of the Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Her upbringing was rooted in agriculture, with parents who were active in community causes. Julie majored in Animal Science at Oregon State University. After graduating, she managed the family’s ranch and a herd of 1,000 sheep. She maintains an active interest in the value of agriculture to Oregon’s quality of life and economy.

Julie enjoys spending time with her family: her husband, Bob, a retired librarian; three sons; two step-daughters; and two grandchildren. Her favorite activities include reading, gardening, community involvement, walking, and live theater.