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City Manager update: August 2026

August 14, 2026

Understanding Recent Changes to Citation Guidelines   I always want to be transparent with you about how we operate, particularly when it touches on a community priority such as community safety. You might have seen recent reports about temporary changes to how our police department handles minor citations. I want to share a full picture of what changed and why.  Like many...

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Inspire Vancouver opens first grant applications for community organizations

August 6, 2026

Inspire Vancouver is accepting applications for its Innovation, Impact and Comprehensive grants, marking a major milestone in the City of Vancouver’s new Cultural Access Program. The grants provide support to nonprofits and community organizations that expand access to arts, culture, heritage and science for Vancouver residents. Inspire Vancouver...

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City opens final call for 2026 Community and Neighborhood grants

July 31, 2026

Vancouver Ballet Folklorico Dia De Los Muertos dance performance in Esther Short Park. The City is accepting applications for the Community and Neighborhood Grants Program. There are 19 microgrants up to $500 each available. All awarded funds must be used during the 2026 calendar year. Apply on the...
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Building Vancouver's Future Public Works Operations Campus

We’re constructing a sustainable, accessible, and resilient campus that will serve the Vancouver community for the next 50 years.

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City Hall visitor parking lot closes for heat pump relocation project

From July 13 through Oct. 31, construction will temporarily close the visitor parking lot and the drop box on the south side of City Hall as crews relocate heat pump wells.

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Inspire Vancouver Grant Workshop

August 20, 2026

If you are planning to apply for Inspire Vancouver funding, we encourage you to participate in a grant writing workshop. During this workshop you will learn more about the grant…
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Homestead Park Volunteer Work Party

August 21, 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,…
Outdoor movie in a park.

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Friday Night Movies: “Zootopia 2” at Bagley Park

August 21, 2026

Bring your friends and family for an evening of fun at the Free Friday Night Movie in the Parks! This week, join us at Bagley Community Park for a showing…
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Upcoming Meetings

Pre-Application Conference

Thu, Aug 20, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 PM

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City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

Thu, Aug 20, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:30 PM

City Hall, Council Chambers

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City Council Workshop

Mon, Aug 24, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Aug 24, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar August 24, 2026 6:30 pm August 24, 2026 8:30 pm UTC City Council Meeting View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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