In this short documentary, we explore the how the Vancouver City Council passes laws, explain their range of power, and get to know Council Member Jack Burkman a little better.
WCI connects with some local officials via generous campaign contributions. Last year, WCI contributed $5000 to the PAC Keep Clark County Moving that pushed the 2011 C-Tran sales tax hike.
Tonight at 6:30 p.m. citizens will have the third opportunity of 2012 to address city council both on the consent items and on a topic of the citizen’s choosing. According to the agenda posted on the city’s website, there will be no follow up from the C-Tran meeting that pursued ...
The Vancouver City Council and the Clark County Board of Commissioners agreed to designate Mar. 21 as the inaugural breast reconstruction rights awareness day or BRAVE Day. The joint proclamations highlight an effort to elevate patients’ rights when faced with cancer-related mastectomy. Dr. Allen Gabriel, founder of the the Pink ...
In January 2003, Tim Leavitt was appointed to city council to fill a vacancy. In November 2003, he was officially elected to the council. By 2009, he campaigned against tolls on the looming Columbia River Crossing Light Rail project and ousted Royce Pollard as mayor. Before 30 days were up, ...
The City Council meeting rolled out recognition for citizens by opening with a proclamation for AmeriCorps Week. Vancouver AmeriCorps volunteers work to improve education, public safety, health and the environment. The mayor also read a proclamation for breast reconstruction awareness or BRAVE Day. BRAVE stands for Breast Reconstruction Advocacy Victory ...
Community Development Grants Manager Peggy Sheehan had both good and bad news to impart to Vancouver City Council at its Mar. 5 meeting. Working in conjunction with HOME (Home Investment Partnership Program) and CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and Program Coordinator Martin Greenlee, she began by outlining all the terrific ...
Working in conjunction with Vancouver’s Police and Fire Departments, City officials are considering modifications to local fireworks ordinances that could change the way residents celebrate Independence Day for years to come. Current policy permits the use of approved firework devices within city limits from July 1st to July 4th and ...