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City seeks volunteers to serve on Salary Review Commission
The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Salary Review Commission, with a term beginning Feb. 25, 2025, and expiring Feb. 11, 2029. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7. The Salary Review Commission reviews the salaries and duties of the mayor and City councilors to establish their salary…
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City seeks volunteers to serve on Parking Advisory Committee
The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill four openings on the Parking Advisory Committee. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7. The Parking Advisory Committee advises the City on parking policy and program implementation. Membership eligibility and requirements For full board details, including meeting times, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. How to apply Visit…
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City seeks volunteers to serve on Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission
The City of Vancouver is now seeking applicants to fill two mid-term openings on the Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission, with a term beginning Feb. 27 and expiring Dec. 31. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 7. The Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission is a nine-member volunteer group responsible for developing and promoting a thriving…
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Vancouver Police Warn Of Email Scam Involving Request For Bitcoin
VPD would like the public to know there is a current scam being sent through email regarding extorting persons for Bitcoin. The email alleges the sender has the ability to view your computer’s files, camera, and full access through Malware that was installed. The email is quite lengthy regarding threats of harming the recipient’s reputation. …
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Vancouver Police increasing traffic safety emphasis patrols
In 2024, the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit investigated a record high 15 fatality collisions. In an effort to increase safety and reduce collisions, the Vancouver Police Department, in concert with the City of Vancouver’s Local Road Safety Plan and Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero campaigns, will be conducting additional traffic safety emphasis patrols from…
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City preparing to open emergency winter and severe weather shelters
As the temperatures drop, the City is preparing to open winter weather and severe weather shelters as part of its ongoing homeless emergency declaration. These shelters are opening to increase access to safe and warm spaces for the community’s most vulnerable. The shelters will serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, but shelter prioritization will be…
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City Manager Update: December 2024
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Swearing-in Ceremony for Vancouver’s new Police Chief Troy Price
Vancouver, Wash. – The community is invited to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Vancouver’s new Police Chief Troy Price on Monday, Dec. 9, at 3:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall at 415 W. 6th Street in Vancouver. Price brings more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement to his new role.…
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Vancouver Police involved in shooting
On December 4, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., Vancouver Police were making contact with a male in the parking lot of the Safeway at 13719 SE Mill Plain Blvd. During the contact, the male and the officer got into a physical fight and during the fight the male produced a firearm. One Vancouver Police Officer…
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City Council adopts 2025-26 biennial budget
The Vancouver City Council voted to adopt the City’s 2025-26 biennial budget at their Dec. 2 meeting. The balanced budget – approximately $2.1 billion in total expenditures across all funds for the biennium – includes $1.5 billion in operating funds and $0.6 billion in capital funds. “Using a strategic mix of expenditure reductions and new…
