City of Sherwood
Courtney Threewitt is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in public information and media relations. Currently serving as the Director of Communications at Professional Victim Services, responsibilities include managing website content, developing communication strategies, and responding to media inquiries. Previously, Courtney held roles such as Sr. Communications Specialist/PIO for Washington County and Library Assistant at the City of Sherwood. A background in writing and media was established through experiences at KATU and Oregon Public Broadcasting, complemented by a solid foundation in customer service as a General Manager at Bridge City Cafe. Courtney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and Electronic Media from the University of Oregon.
City of Sherwood
City of Sherwood Mission "The City of Sherwood will provide services and infrastructure to support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner." Values The City of Sherwood Values and Promotes: • Quality Services • Fiscal Responsibility • Citizen Partnership • Community Pride • Community Partnerships • Community Livability Sherwood is nestled in the Tualatin Valley about seventeen miles from Portland. First platted in 1889 and later incorporated in 1893, Sherwood was named after the Sherwood Forest in England. The City celebrates this heritage with an annual Robin Hood Festival in July. Sherwood boasts a historic downtown, miles of walking trails, the new Center for the Arts, and is adjacent to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. There is always something to do in Sherwood. Area: 4.5 square miles Population: 18, 955 Genders: 49.7% Male, 50.3% Female Average Home Cost: $327,400 Medium Household Income: $81,000 Households with Children: 77.7% Schools: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high school (92% graduation rate) Sherwood also has a charter school and two private schools Crime: 1.3% (.05% violent*) Average Commute: 26 minutes Awards 2006 - All American City Finalist 2007 - 18th Place, Best Place to Live by Money Magazine 2009 - Top Ten Best Town for Families by Family Circle Magazine 2013 - 5th Place, America's Best Small Town by Money Magazine 2014 - 2nd Place, 10 Safest Places In Oregon by Motovoto.com 5th Place, 30 Safest Cities in Oregon by SafeWise.com (limited to cities over 2500) * Violent crimes include aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery