Tim Knapp – 2016 Wilsonville First Citizen

Tim Knapp was named the 2016 Wilsonville First Citizen, in recognition of his 30 years of service to the citizens of Wilsonville. Tim has been involved ever since moving to the city in 1986. He served as City Councilor from 2003–2008 before serving as mayor from 2009–2020.  His vision for Wilsonville as a connected, supportive community for all its citizens and businesses has been an underlying theme throughout his government and personal work. Tim has worked hard to develop Wilsonville’s position as the most forward-looking small city in Oregon. His work has helped Wilsonville to attract numerous high tech and highly regarded consumer companies to the City, while maintaining high ‘smart growth’ standards that ensure the community is environmentally friendly and an attractive place to live with open spaces and numerous parks. Starting in 1999, Tim and his wife Melodee envisioned, planned and constructed the Old Town Village Small Business Center, which houses 15 local businesses providing services to the local community.