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Vancouver Police increasing traffic safety emphasis patrols

December 19, 2024

In 2024, the Vancouver Police Department Traffic Unit investigated a record high 15 fatality collisions. In an effort to increase safety and reduce collisions, the Vancouver Police Department, in concert with the City of Vancouver’s Local Road Safety Plan and Washington Traffic Safety Commission Target Zero campaigns, will be...
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City preparing to open emergency winter and severe weather shelters

December 12, 2024

As the temperatures drop, the City is preparing to open winter weather and severe weather shelters as part of its ongoing homeless emergency declaration. These shelters are opening to increase access to safe and warm spaces for the community's most vulnerable.  The shelters will serve families and individuals...
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City Manager Update: December 2024

December 10, 2024

2025-26 Biennial Budget adopted On Monday, Dec. 2, the Vancouver City Council voted to adopt the 2025-26 biennial budget. The budget's passage is a significant moment. It is the culmination of months of work, consideration and community input. The balanced budget – approximately $2.1 billion in total expenditures...
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Watch: Breaking ground on the future of Main Street

Dec. 6 was a historic moment for Vancouver as we celebrated breaking ground on the highly anticipated Main Street Promise project—more than 30 years in the making.

Watch: Vancouver's Community Court

Vancouver’s Community Court program seeks to reduce and properly address quality-of-life offenses by utilizing a collaborative, problem-solving approach to crime. This program provides an alternative to fines or jail time, which have historically created barriers to transitioning out of homelessness.

Upcoming Events

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Water Resources Education Center

Winter Solstice Walk

December 21, 2024

Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the winter solstice grows longer and gains light. By the June solstice, we reach…
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Community Menorah Lighting

December 25, 2024

The Chabad Jewish Center invites you to celebrate the start of Chanukah with the lighting of their 19-foot community menorah. Free donuts will be served, as foods fried in oil symbolize…
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Kids Day Out

December 27, 2024

Registration is required. Sign up today! Kids ages 6-10 are invited to connect with friends over winter break during a fun afternoon of activities, games, sports and crafts. Structured activities are…
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Upcoming Meetings

City Council Workshop

Mon, Jan 6, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar January 6, 2025 4:00 pm January 6, 2025 6:00 pm UTC City Council Workshop View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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City Council Meeting

Mon, Jan 6, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM

City Hall

Add to Calendar January 6, 2025 6:30 pm January 6, 2025 8:30 pm UTC City Council Meeting View all Council agendas and minutes. City Hall

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Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

Tue, Jan 7, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:30 PM

City Hall, Aspen Room

CANCELED
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Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

Wed, Jan 8, 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 AM

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Add to Calendar January 8, 2025 8:00 am January 8, 2025 9:00 am UTC Parking Advisory Committee Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

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