Vancouver Connects

Preliminary election results

On Nov. 4, voters headed to the polls to decide a range of local issues and elect representatives to various offices. The City had two issues on the ballot: Proposition 5, the Police Services Levy, and Charter Amendment No. 13, creating voting districts. 

Prop. 5 passed, funding more officers and resources to strengthen public safety. Charter Amendment No. 13 did not pass, meaning City Council members will continue to be elected citywide. Both measures reflected community-driven ideas, and we remain committed to transparency in carrying out the will of voters.

City Council approved agreements for two new affordable housing developments at Mill Plain Blvd. and Devine Road.

Together, they will add 184 affordable homes for households earning roughly $26,000–$70,000 for an individual or roughly $37,000–$99,000 for a family of four. Construction is expected to start in early 2027 and finish by 2029.

Plans are also underway for 74 affordable, for-sale homes at the former Vanco Driving Range, with construction beginning in 2028. 

Vancouver's recruiting for our next fire chief. Join us to meet the finalists at a candidate forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. Join in person or online for a moderated Q&A and community questions.

Please share your questions for our fire chief candidates. Biographies for each candidate will be published Nov. 18 on BeHeard Vancouver.

Construction work on Vancouver's 120-bridge shelter, 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., kicked off in late October. The shelter is expected to be completed in fall 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.

Join us for an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Walnut Grove Elementary School, 6103 N.E. 72nd Ave., to meet project staff, ask questions and learn more about the construction process.

Main Street construction is taking a break during this holiday season. Major work will pause between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. We’ve already completed all water and wastewater utility work underground between 5th and 15th Streets. Minor work, like installation of sidewalk furniture and street lighting will continue to keep the project on schedule. The corridor will be fully open for visitors to shop, dine and explore. Visit Main Street and see the upgrades to our finished blocks so far. Support our local businesses that make downtown shine this holiday season.