ABOUT SHAR

Shar Banerjee moved to Tigard in 2019 after living in Phoenix, AZ for more than 20 years. She has a career as an Employee Benefit Consultant helping local businesses and employees alike thrive.

Shar has been very involved in the community, both Tigard and the greater Portland metro. She is actively involved in the Tigard Chamber of Commerce and is the Vice-Chair of the committee of Equity and Inclusion. She is a committee member of Bradley Angle, supporting survivors of Domestic violence as well as volunteering at several non-profits.

Shar's husband is a second generation Oregonian and their personal interests include camping and traveling.

Shar is proudly endorsed by:

  • Washington County Democrats

  • Tigard Mayor Heidi Lueb

  • Representative Ben Bowman

  • Former Tigard Mayor John Cook

  • Tigard Council President Yi Kang Hu

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Shar is honored to be a Woman of Inspiration nominee of the Women to Women Network
Find Shar at the Tigard Farmer's market
Chamber of Commerce After Hours at Senet Bar in downtown Tigard
Tigard 50th Year Gala Celebration with her husband, Gary.
Shar's husband Gary and their cat, Whiskey
Shar and Gary camping with a site visitor.
Shar and her husband Gary at the Oregon Coast

FAQs

  • Shar is passionate about her involvement in Tigard and the community of people and businesses that are represented here. She wants to represent future leaders and lend her diverse perspective to the conversation.

  • Affordable housing. We need to work with local and regional counterparts to ensure Tigard residents will continue to have sustainable and affordable housing options in 2024 and the future.

  • Affordable housing: I will focus on addressing the housing affordability crisis by expanding opportunities for affordable homeownership and supporting initiatives that meet the needs of all Tigard residents. 

    Sustainability: I am dedicated to advancing environmentally responsible policies to ensure that Tigard continues to grow in a sustainable way, benefiting both our community and the environment. 

    Public safety:

    Enhancing public safety is a top priority. I will work on effective police and safety measures while promoting trust and collaboration between law enforcement and our community.