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# Vancouver Connects

Monthly Newsletter | February 2025

City Manager update

Vancouver's values

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.


City Manager update (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/k9beaq)


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Reader survey says . . .

Thank you to the more than 130 subscribers who shared your feedback on this monthly e-newsletter. The top three topics that you shared as most valuable to you were: City and community special events, City Council updates and public safety news/resources. Moving forward, you'll see more of this content in your monthly update. Don't be a stranger! Please reach out to us at cityinfo@cityofvancouver.us (mailto:cityinfo@cityofvancouver.us?subject=Vancouver%20Connects%20Feedback) anytime to share your feedback or ideas.

The latest from City Hall

Jan. 2025 City Council action highlights

New year, new park

Awarded a $1.89 million construction contract to Capture Energy

for the
Oakbrook Community Park Development Project (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/gudeaq). 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 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/wmeeaq)
and a
Portland Loo (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/cffeaq)
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 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/8zgeaq)
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 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/4kieaq)
to fund enhanced maintenance, safety and programming of public spaces in the future
Heights District (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/kdjeaq)
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 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/gykeaq)
allowing the
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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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Explore all City Council meeting actions and agendas (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/cjmeaq)




PFAS testing results

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, (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/sbneaq)
showed PFAS levels above the EPA's limits at eight of our nine wellfields.


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Learn more about PFAS and testing results (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/owoeaq)


More news from City Hall

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Homelessness emergency situation report: Dec. 2024 operational period (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/4opeaq)
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Bridges to stability: Meet 415 West Safe Stay program manager Crystal Drake (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/khqeaq)
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City to distribute $9.5 million in Affordable Housing Fund grants in 2025 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/09qeaq)
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Vancouver police recruiting for next Neighbors on Watch academy (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/g2reaq)
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Residents encouraged to apply for traffic calming measures on Vancouver roads (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/wuseaq)
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Vancouver USA Arts and Music Festival announces call for vendors and performers (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/cnteaq)
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$30 million in federal funding for Community Connector Lid project awarded (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/sfueaq)



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Upcoming events

Save the date

Join us! From special events to volunteer opportunities, there is always something happening in our community.

View our
Calendar of Events (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/o0veaq)
for more.


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Feb. 13

Tree pruning workshop
Join our Urban Forestry program staff for a free, hands-on workshop to learn proper tree pruning techniques.


Read more (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/klxeaq)


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Feb. 19

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.


Read more (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/g6yeaq)



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March 21

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.


Get tickets (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/cr0eaq)


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March 24

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.


Read more (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/8b2eaq)




Report a Concern (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/o42eaq)


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Community Crime Map (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/kp4eaq)


City Council (https://t.e2ma.net/click/o8l4pf/wqxjmrg/0h5eaq)


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