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City selects contractor for Bridge Shelter

October 14, 2025

On Monday, Oct. 13 Vancouver City Council approved a $9.38 million contract with Tapani, Inc. to construct a Bridge Shelter at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., marking another major milestone in the community’s effort to expand shelter and supportive services to address Vancouver’s homelessness emergency. Construction is expected to...

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City Manager update: October 2025

October 13, 2025

October marks one full year since I stepped into the role of City Manager. During the past twelve months, I have had the good fortune to meet and talk with residents, business owners, students, regional leaders, neighborhood associations, and more. These conversations have helped to shape my understanding...

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Free residential fall leaf disposal coupons

October 10, 2025

As colorful leaves begin to fall, the City encourages residents to keep them out of streets and landfills. Proper disposal is important, as fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause standing water on roadways, creating hazardous conditions for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Large piles of heavy, wet...
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Vancouver Connects

Catch the latest news and events from City Hall in our October newsletter.

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New pickleball courts and inclusive playground at Oakbrook Community Park

On Sept. 20, we celebrated the grand opening of Oakbrook Community Park, featuring a wetlands-themed inclusive playground, the first dedicated pickleball courts in a City park, a Portland Loo restroom, a nature play area, new sidewalks and ADA parking, nearly 50 new trees, habitat-friendly landscaping and more.

Upcoming Events

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Curbside & Beyond: Recycling Done Right

October 15, 2025

This combined class brings Recycling 101 and Recycling 201 together for your convenience! Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative class. Get all the…
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Public Works

Marine Park Beach Cleanup

October 18, 2025

Join the Water Resources Education Center to help remove plastic, styrofoam, and litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be…
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Events

Volunteer – Día de Muertos

October 18, 2025

Advance registration is required and registration is now FULL.  Click here to add your information to the wait list. Día de Muertos will return this October with beautiful luminarias, traditional…
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Upcoming Meetings

Civil Service Commission Meeting

Wed, Oct 15, 2025
8:00 am - 10:00 AM

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

Wed, Oct 15, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Wed, Oct 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 PM

Marine Park Engineering Conference Room

Add to Calendar October 15, 2025 6:00 pm October 15, 2025 8:00 pm UTC Urban Forestry Commission Meeting Marine Park Engineering Conference Room

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Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Oct 16, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 AM

Add to Calendar October 16, 2025 9:00 am October 16, 2025 10:00 am UTC Pre-Application Conference

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