Vancouver Connects

Recommended 2027–28 budget published

Oct. 1 marks the publication of my first recommended budget since I was appointed City Manager. This is not a solo effort. It is the result of more than six months of work by people in every department who dedicated time, effort, and expertise to close our projected $30 million budget deficit. Together, we identified solutions to some of the root-cause issues that make our structural deficit more challenging. This collective effort reflects our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. 

Main Street Promise: Ready to shine ahead of schedule

Our Main Street reconstruction project, spanning the heart of downtown Vancouver from 5th to 15th, is complete ahead of the original spring 2027 schedule.

Main Street is ready for pedestrian-only festivals, bustling events, and outings with friends and family. Come explore the corridor, support local, and make Main Street your own.

Free leaf coupons for easy fall cleanup

Fall leaf disposal coupons are here. Coupons expire Dec. 31 and are available to Vancouver and Clark County residents.

Coupons can be used at five dropoff locations, including City Bark, H & H Wood Recyclers, McFarlane’s Bark, Triangle Resources, and West Van Materials Recovery Center.

Practice makes prepared: Join the ShakeOut

Join us on Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m., for the Great Washington ShakeOut, an annual earthquake drill focused on practicing Drop, Cover and Hold On.

Wherever you are, take a few minutes to drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck and get under a sturdy table or desk. Hold on until the shaking stops.

Learn more about preparedness so you can be ready, Vancouver.

Help shape a new park in east Vancouver

We're building a 14-acre community park at the corner of S.E. 34th Street and S.E. 192nd Ave. and we want to hear from you.

Open house: Join us on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.–noon at Vancouver Innovation Center (18119 S.E. 34th St.) to look at early design concepts.

Can’t attend? Take the online survey, open Oct. 3–18. Learn more, take the survey, and sign up for updates.

Quarterly PFAS testing

Protecting public health and providing a safe water supply are our top priorities. We remain committed to addressing PFAS in the water supply with long-term removal measures. View PFAS sampling results.

We are working to reduce PFAS below the State Action Levels. Learn about our efforts to mitigate PFAS.