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City Manager update: January 2026

January 9, 2026

After a national search, I am pleased to welcome John L. Drake II (JD) as Vancouver’s next fire chief. Chief Drake began his role on Dec. 29, following the retirement of Fire Chief Brennan Blue. Chief Drake brings 38 years of public safety experience and a strong commitment...

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City launches rental registration with waived fees through March

January 9, 2026

On Jan. 1, the City launched a new Rental Registration System designed to improve transparency, support healthy housing conditions, and strengthen communication between the City, renters and rental housing providers. The system creates a comprehensive inventory of rental properties across Vancouver. It will better track rental housing stock,...

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Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver streets

January 7, 2026

Vancouver community members are invited to submit traffic concerns and champion project locations for consideration through the 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. The program will award approximately $300,000 for traffic calming projects this year.  Residents interested in a traffic calming project for their neighborhood street must apply online...
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Connected Communities: Policing & Immigration

How to identify officers from the Vancouver Police Department.

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Bridge Shelter

The latest progress on Vancouver’s 120-bed Bridge Shelter.  The shelter, located at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing.

 

Upcoming Events

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Events

Summer Event Food Vendor Info Session

January 14, 2026

Food vendors are invited to learn more about how to apply to sell food and drinks at City-sponsored special events coming in Summer 2026. Opportunities include concerts in the parks,…
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Registration Required

Water Resources Education Center

Burnt Bridge Creek Winter Plant Walk

January 24, 2026

Join Water Center educators at Burnt Bridge Creek’s Stewart Glen Trailhead for a winter nature walk focused on identifying native plants without their leaves. We’ll learn how to recognize plants…
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Registration Full

Water Resources Education Center

World Wetlands Day Nature Walk

January 31, 2026

This nature walk has met its participant maximum.  To add your name to the waitlist, email vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. World Wetlands Day is a celebration of the vital role wetlands play in…
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council Meeting

Mon, Jan 12, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar January 12, 2026 4:00 pm January 12, 2026 8:30 pm UTC City Council Meeting View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Jan 12, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar January 12, 2026 4:00 pm January 12, 2026 6:00 pm UTC City Council Workshop View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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Planning Commission Meeting

Tue, Jan 13, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:00 PM

City Hall Aspen Room

Add to Calendar January 13, 2026 4:30 pm January 13, 2026 7:00 pm UTC Planning Commission Meeting Testify before the Planning Commission View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall Aspen Room

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Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Jan 14, 2026
8:00 am - 9:00 AM

City Hall, Birch Room

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