Meet Tim

“Luck is not merely the whimsical hand of fate, but rather the profound intersection where opportunity and preparation harmoniously converge”

Tim Rosener grew up in Sherwood, where his love for the community began. After serving in the Air Force, Tim built a successful career as a software engineer and small business owner, focusing on helping local governments improve efficiency and transparency. Now the Sherwood City Council President, Tim brings decades of leadership experience to serve his community. His commitment to family, public service, and Sherwood’s future drives his work as a community leader.

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Mayor's Corner Keeping the Water Turned On
Mayor's Corner Keeping the Water Turned On

Have you ever stopped to think about how amazing it is that we can turn on the fau­cet and get fresh, clean, and safe water? It's all thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Public Works Staff, who keep the water flowing daily.

Mayor's Corner - Celebrating our Veterans
Mayor's Corner - Celebrating our Veterans

In Sherwood, when Veterans Day rolls around, we don't just mark it on the calendar; we come together to mark it with heart, tradition, and song. This year, the Sherwood Center for the Arts was abuzz with neighbors and friends, all gathered to honor our na-tion's defenders. It was an uplifting day that reminded us that our veterans are the folks we grocery shop with, chat with over the fence, and wave to on our morning jog.

Mayor's Corner: The Balancing Act: Housing and Employment
Mayor's Corner: The Balancing Act: Housing and Employment

Five years ago, your city council dramatically shifted how we think about growth. We recognized that our continued focus on building housing must be balanced with economic growth. In simple terms, we need to encourage growth in high-quality jobs as we work to diversify our housing options. We must do this in a way compatible with our community values.

Memorial Day Remembrance and our Newly Improved War Memorial
Memorial Day Remembrance and our Newly Improved War Memorial

For this Memorial Day remembrance, I am pleased to announce that the City of Sherwood, working with the American Legion Argonne Post, has recently erected two new monuments in Veterans Park, showcasing the emblems of the six different military branches.

Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Plaza Opening Soon!
Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Plaza Opening Soon!

Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Plaza Opening Soon!

Updated Salem's New Rules for Cities on Camping Require us to Modify our Current No-Camping Ban.
Updated Salem's New Rules for Cities on Camping Require us to Modify our Current No-Camping Ban.

Salem's New Rules for Cities on Camping Require us to Modify are Current No-Camping Ban.

Pedestrian & Road Safety Update
Pedestrian & Road Safety Update

There is a lot of short-term and long-term work being done in the city to address pedestrian safety. Click on this link to learn more.

Engineering and Design work has started on Pedestrian Bridge!
Engineering and Design work has started on Pedestrian Bridge!

Key design elements finalized for the new pedestrian bridge.

Great News on Pedestrian Bridge
Great News on Pedestrian Bridge

One of our two pedestrian crossing projects just got state funding!

Time to put on your ice skates!
Time to put on your ice skates!

The Sherwood Ice Arena is re-opening. Last Friday, the Governor's office announced revised Gyms and Indoor Recreation standards in the Extreme Category.

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New Commerce Center translates to future jobs in Sherwood
New Commerce Center translates to future jobs in Sherwood

Sherwood Mayor Tim Rosener; Jordan Schnitzer, president of Schnitzer Properties; and John Niemeyer, president of Mainlander Investments, were on hand Tuesday, May 23, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that christened the Sherwood Commerce Center.

Governor looking to dismantle local control of land using planning and housing standards.
Governor looking to dismantle local control of land using planning and housing standards.

Oregon cities uneasy with plan to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods

Elliot Njus | The Oregonian/OregonLive

More Moves by Salem to override local control of our communities.
More Moves by Salem to override local control of our communities.

We have been working hard to secure federal and state dollars for projects in Sherwood over the last several Years. We are excited to get these funds as we build the Tonquin Employment Area and bring family-wage jobs to Sherwood.

Mayor Rosener, and Other Mayors React to ODOT Tolling Pause.
Mayor Rosener, and Other Mayors React to ODOT Tolling Pause.

We have been working hard to secure federal and state dollars for projects in Sherwood over the last several Years. We are excited to get these funds as we build the Tonquin Employment Area and bring family-wage jobs to Sherwood.

New War Memorial to Open Soon!
New War Memorial to Open Soon!

We have been working hard to secure federal and state dollars for projects in Sherwood over the last several Years. We are excited to get these funds as we build the Tonquin Employment Area and bring family-wage jobs to Sherwood.

Future Ice Age Drive roadway to receive $3M from feds
Future Ice Age Drive roadway to receive $3M from feds

We have been working hard to secure federal and state dollars for projects in Sherwood over the last several Years. We are excited to get these funds as we build the Tonquin Employment Area and bring family-wage jobs to Sherwood.

Tim Rosener looking forward to new role as Sherwood mayor
Tim Rosener looking forward to new role as Sherwood mayor

Rosener swept to victory without opposition in November, bringing with him four members of the Sherwood City Council, all of whom won in unchallenged races as well. He will succeed Keith Mays, who ran for a four-year term as a city councilor instead of seeking another term as mayor.

Four Sherwood seats ready, four candidates willing
Four Sherwood seats ready, four candidates willing

Council President Tim Rosener filed to run for mayor and is the lone candidate following the closure of the application process on Aug. 30 for both council and mayor positions. Rosener has served as council president for the last five years.

The Pirates of Pinehurst are Back!
The Pirates of Pinehurst are Back!

In between being a Dad, volunteering for our community as your Council President, and serving on the Board of the Sherwood Education Foundation and Oregon Space Camp adventures, I am a proud member of the Pirates of Pinehurst Council of Scalawags that bring the epic Pirates of Pinehurst Halloween shows to Sherwood. This year we are raising money for the Sherwood Education Foundation. Click the link to learn more or visit the Pirates web site.

Picturesque Cedar Creek Trail opens in Sherwood
Picturesque Cedar Creek Trail opens in Sherwood

The latest extension to the Cedar Creek Trail has opened in Sherwood. Connecting Stella Olsen Park to 99W Meinecke.

“Government is a trust, and the officers of the government are trustees. And both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people.”
— Henry Clay