Catch up on the latest news and events from the City
Monthly newsletter | August 2024
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Vancouver's 2025-26 City budget
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Thank you to all community members who shared feedback on your priorities and satisfaction with City services through our biennial community survey and online prioritization tool this summer. Your feedback will help inform how we work to close a $43 million budget gap in 2025-26.
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City Council appoints Lon Pluckhahn as Vancouver's next City Manager
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Following a national recruitment process, including multiple interviews and community Q&A sessions with the finalists, Vancouver City Council voted to appoint Lon Pluckhahn as our next City Manager at their Aug. 12 meeting. Lon currently serves as our Deputy City Manager and brings 30 years of experience in local government to the role.
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Police services levy on Nov. ballot
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Public safety is consistently a priority issue for the community. On July 15, City Council unanimously approved placing Proposition 4, a levy to fund police services, on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.
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Vancouver Police Chief Mori to retire in October
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In July, Police Chief Jeff Mori announced his intent to retire on Oct. 11. His reasons for retiring are personal, including his desire to take a step back from the inherent pressures that come with leadership duties and responsibilities of his position and re-evaluate his work-life balance. Please join us in thanking Chief Mori for more than five years of service with VPD and 31 in law enforcement.
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Safety improvements ahead for 29th and 33rd Streets
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We're exploring ways to improve safety and mobility for all people using 29th Street between Kauffman Avenue and Neals Lane, and 33rd Street between Kauffman Avenue and Grand Boulevard. Based on findings from technical analysis and your feedback, we're drafting design recommendations to share with the community later this summer. Visit Be Heard Vancouver to sign up for email updates to stay in the loop on future opportunities to weigh in.
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K9 Remi back on the case 🐾
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Please join us in giving a paw-sitive welcome back to K-9 Remi. Remi, who was shot responding to a call last month, has recovered quicker than you can say 'fetch' and is back on duty with Officer Haigwood. Watch this very good boy showing off 25% of his tail and 100% of his spunk on the Vancouver Police Department's Instagram or Facebook page.
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Sign up for Get There and get a free bus pass, more
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Do you live near Fourth Plain or in east Vancouver near Mill Plain? We’ve launched a new program designed to help you find new ways to explore your community. Sign up for Get There to receive a FREE Hop card loaded with a Regional Day Pass, transportation resources, events, prizes and more. It’s all available to help you explore by bus, bike, walking/rolling or carpooling.
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| $200 energy bill credits available now
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You may be eligible for a one-time $200 credit on your electric bill thanks to the new Washington Families Clean Energy Credit Program. Visit WACleanEnergyCredits.com before Sept. 15 to apply.
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| Free Sunday Sounds Concert Finale
Energize your Sunday night with the crowd favorite cover band Hit Machine from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Columbia Tech Center Ampitheater.
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| Free Thursday Waterfront Concert Finale
Take in epic views of the Columbia River while grooving to the Latin rhythms of Sabrosa at the final Waterfront Concert of the summer season.
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City Council Community Forum
City Council is hitting the road and hosting its next quarterly community forum Monday, Sept. 23. Bring your questions and ideas or simply show up and meet your elected leaders. Add the event to your calendar and stay tuned for more details.
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