Here’s an opportunity for the movers and shakers. 🚗🚌🚴♀️🚶♂️🛴 We're looking for community members who drive as their primary mode of getting around to fill one opening on our Transportation and Mobility Commission. Apply now to play a leading role in helping us implement Vancouver's Transportation System Plan, a roadmap for creating safe, accessible and connected ways to get around the city, no matter how you choose to travel Learn more and apply by Aug. 20: https://lnkd.in/guEY42J3
City of Vancouver, Washington
Government Administration
Vancouver, Washington 7,423 followers
Welcome to the City of Vancouver, Washington!
About us
Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River directly across from Portland, Oregon. Our community combines the excitement of a major metropolitan area with small-town charm and abundant recreational opportunities.
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http://www.cityofvancouver.us
External link for City of Vancouver, Washington
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- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Vancouver, Washington
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1857
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City Hall
415 W. 6th St.
Vancouver, Washington 98660, US
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Police Department
605 E. Evergreen
Vancouver, Washington 98661, US
Employees at City of Vancouver, Washington
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Celebrating nearly 30 years of Sister City friendship between Joyo, Japan and Vancouver, Washington! This month we were honored to host Mayor Toshiharu Okuda and a delegation from Joyo. Their visit included meetings with the City Council and Greater Vancouver Chamber, tours of local landmarks like the Vancouver Waterfront, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Clark County Historical Museum, exploration of our world-class higher ed facilities at Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver and even a Ridgefield Raptors Baseball game, where they were honored guests. Thank you, Joyo, for your continued friendship. https://lnkd.in/g2HM2qZ2
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We're developing our first-ever Green Building Program and need your help. This new program isn't just about buildings. It's about creating a sustainable future. From bird-friendly designs to drought-tolerant landscaping, these policies can help preserve our natural environment. Join us for our second community forum to help shape a more sustainable and energy-efficient Vancouver for everyone. 📅 Monday, July 30 🕒 3:30 to 5 p.m. 📍 Location: Virtually and in-person at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gx7DtcTc
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In recent years, Vancouver has shifted from a commuter town to a thriving economic hub for our region. We're working on a new Economic Development Strategy to support small businesses, neighborhood commercial districts, job creation and more. Don't forget to take our survey by Friday, July 26 to share your thoughts on the future of economic development in our growing city. https://lnkd.in/g9uV5Ps8
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From housing to climate action, community safety to neighborhood livability – our eight Strategic Plan focus areas guide decision-making, policies and investments in Vancouver. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities through our Budget Prioritization Tool: https://lnkd.in/d8vPm5c5 Your feedback will help inform what we prioritize as we work to close a $43 million gap in our 2025-26 City budget.
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This week, we presented a new situation report for Vancouver’s Homelessness Emergency with City Council. Swipe left to explore some of the most recent data related to the humanitarian crisis of homelessness and your City’s response. Read the full situation report and learn more about our efforts to end the homelessness emergency at https://lnkd.in/gfCvSbWx
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We're proud to be named among the best cities in the West for the speed and accuracy of our public records request process based on a recent study by InvestigateWest. Last December, InvestigateWest asked the five biggest cities in Washington, Oregon and Idaho for their log of records requests from Nov. 2022 through Nov. 2023 and a week’s worth of communications involving the mayor and City manager. "Vancouver, Washington, was the clear winner, completing both requests — including over 1,800 pages worth of emails and texts — within just eight days." Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gFC5PFF2
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Put your pen where your passion is. Shape local history as part of a Pro or Con Committee for one of the City’s six ballot measures up for a vote in the November general election: 👍 👎 Proposition 4: Police services levy 👍👎 Five proposed changes to the City’s charter (our version of the constitution) Email us at [email protected] by 5 p.m. July 31 to express interest in writing a pro or con statement. Learn more about the measures here: https://bit.ly/4cLiX2L
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Following a national search, community input and preliminary screening interviews, City Council has named three finalists for Vancouver's next City Manager: - Nancy Newton, City Manager, City of Springfield - Lon Pluckhahn, Deputy City Manager, City of Vancouver - Jonathan Young, City Attorney, City of Vancouver Reminder: Please join us this week to meet the candidates and learn more about their vision for Vancouver at a Community Q&A session 📅 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Firstenburg Community Center RSVP: https://bit.ly/3y5jxJx 📅 8 a.m. Friday, July 19 at Hilton Vancouver Washington RSVP: https://bit.ly/4f8La4V Read the finalist bios and learn more at https://bit.ly/4d63bPO
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On July 15, Vancouver City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place Proposition 4, a levy to fund police services, on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. If approved by voters, Prop 4 would fund police and supporting services, including: ☑ Add up to 80 full-time equivalent sworn officers in a range of ranks and assignments ☑ Add up to 36 full-time equivalent non-sworn police positions ☑ Equipment, technology, and vehicles consistent with current and future standards ☑ A traffic enforcement camera program ☑ Expand Homeless Assistance & Resources Team (HART) response ☑ Additional operating and related services, including the impact of the additional staffing on jail, corrections, and public defense ☑ Maintenance and facility expenses to provide police services ☑ Administrative and staffing costs related to police staff and services