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Monthly Newsletter | February 2025
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In a time when many of our residents and employees may feel uncertain about the future and unsafe, Vancouver’s mission to build the riverfront city of the future for all who choose to live here is more important than ever. Learn about how we're continuing to advance and prioritize equity and inclusion in my latest update.
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The latest from City Hall
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Jan. 2025 City Council action highlights
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New year, new park
Awarded a $1.89 million construction contract to Capture Energy
for the Oakbrook Community Park Development Project. Phase
one improvements will expand recreation opportunities, enhance accessibility and add new amenities, including an inclusive wetlands-themed play area, pickleball courts, sidewalks, Naturespaces native plantings and a Portland Loo restroom.
Work is expected to be completed by fall 2025.
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Responded to proposed ballot petition
Determined through legal review that the "Save Our Streets" proposed initiative petition to place all transportation infrastructure changes on the ballot for voter approval is illegal under Washington law and the City Charter, and therefore, would not be placed on the Feb. 11 special election ballot.
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Created a Heights District Business Improvement Area
Approved the establishment of a Heights Business Improvement Area to fund enhanced maintenance, safety and programming of public spaces in the future Heights District in central Vancouver. Property owners will pay an annual fee based on their lot size to support services like cleaning, public safety and public space improvements/community events.
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Vancouver Farmers Market street use permit extended through 2029
Approved a five-year agreement allowing the Vancouver Farmers Market to continue operating on portions of Esther and 8th Streets through 2029, supporting local businesses and maintaining a key downtown attraction.
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Keeping Vancouver’s water safe is our top priority. We are studying and planning how to address PFAS in our water and are on track to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2029 deadline for treatment.
Water samples taken on Nov. 26, 2024, showed PFAS levels above the EPA’s limits at eight of our nine wellfields.
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Join us! From special events to volunteer opportunities, there is always something happening in our community.
View our Calendar of Events for more.
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| Tree pruning workshop
Join our Urban Forestry program staff for a free, hands-on workshop to learn proper tree pruning techniques.
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| Celebrate Black History Month
Join the Vancouver Housing Authority and NAACP Vancouver for a powerful panel discussion celebrating the strength, leadership and impact of Black changemakers, past and present.
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| Blazers vs. Nuggets Parks & Rec Game Night
Join us for a special Blazers game night at Moda Center. Take advantage of exclusive savings and get the chance to step onto the court after the game to shoot a free throw, just like the pros! Visit the group ticket page and use promo code VANPARKSREC2.
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State of the City 2025 and City Council Community Forum
Join Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council for the 2025 State of the City Address and Council Community Forum.
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