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City announces appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer 

June 10, 2026

New City of Vancouver Chief Financial Officer Katie Shifley After a national search, the City has selected Katie Shifley to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer.  She will join Vancouver from Multnomah County Library, where she currently serves as Finance and Facilities Director for Oregon’s largest library system. ...

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City to celebrate rededication of restored Salmon Run Bell Tower

June 2, 2026

The City of Vancouver will celebrate the rededication of the Salmon Run Bell Tower from 11:30 a.m. to noon Friday, June 5 at Propstra Square in Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. The free community event marks the completion of a restoration project to preserve the beloved landmark...

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City Council adopts Comprehensive Plan to guide Vancouver’s growth over the next 20 years 

June 2, 2026

On June 1, the Vancouver City Council adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, along with an updated zoning code and zoning map at their regular City Council meeting. The new plan, Our Vancouver 2026–2045, and code will guide how the city grows over the next 20 years, shaping where homes, jobs, parks, streets, and public services will...
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Watch: Supporting Fourth Plain's entrepreneurs

From bakeries to pho shops, taquerias to boba – there’s something for everyone on Fourth Plain. The City is rolling out new programs and resources to help ensure Fourth Plain businesses stay open, grow, and thrive.

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Vancouver Connects: June newsletter

Honoring Pride Month, adopting a new roadmap for Vancouver’s future, Main Street construction progress, and more.

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Get to know Inspire Vancouver (English/Spanish)

June 11, 2026

Learn about Inspire Vancouver, the City’s new grant program that supports arts, culture, heritage and science in the community. Inspire Vancouver offers significant new funding opportunities to help bring ideas…
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Urban Forestry

Emerald Ash Borer and Emerging Pests Workshop

June 11, 2026

Join Urban Forestry for a workshop with Cassie Knavel of the Washington State Department of Agriculture, an opportunity to learn about the arrival of Emerald Ash Borer and other invasive pests to our region.…
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Homestead Park Volunteer Work Party

June 12, 2026

Please sign up using the Homestead Park volunteer work party RSVP form. Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs for a work party at Homestead Park! Training, gloves, tools, water,…
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Upcoming Meetings

Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 AM

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Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission Meeting

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:30 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

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Salary Review Commission

Mon, Jun 15, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

Marine Park Engineering, Conference Room

Add to Calendar June 15, 2026 4:00 pm June 15, 2026 6:00 pm UTC Salary Review Commission View meeting agenda and minutes Marine Park Engineering, Conference Room

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Jun 15, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

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