City Government

City Government in Vancouver is the essence of democracy and citizen rule. The city is managed by a council/manager form of government. This system empowers the citizens of Vancouver and provides responsive, progressive leadership and a vision for our community.

City Hall

Mayor and City Council

Meeting agendas, summaries, minutes, and information about Council members

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Current and recent past City Council meeting documents

Boards and Commissions

Vancouver city government is enhanced by the citizen volunteers who serve on various boards and commissions.

Facilities Consolidation - 415 W. Sixth St. Building

The Vancouver City Council on June 14 unanimously approved an agreement to purchase the six-story office building and adjacent land at 415 W. Sixth St.

Horizons

Horizons is a value-based process using the city’s six Strategic Commitments as the guiding framework for prioritizing and realigning city services.

State of the City, 2011

Read the complete text of Mayor Timothy D. Leavitt's February 23 speech and watch replays on CVTV.

City Attorney

City Manager

Fact Sheets

Quick information about city programs and issues

Financial and Management Services

Budget

Current and past City budgets, and information about the budget process.

Recovery Act in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is seeking ARRA funding for as many local government projects and programs as possible.

Financial Reports

Quarterly and annual reports of the City's revenues and expenses

Audit Reports

Annual Audits of City Finances

Performance Measurement and Management

Doing a good job is no longer good enough for government; we must perform on par with the best private sector businesses and seek new ways to do better with the resources we have available.

Citizen Services

City Office Locations, Downtown

City Hall and other City offices, major County offices, State and Federal Offices

Municipal Documents

Municipal Code

Complete text of the Vancouver Municipal Code

Inter local Agreements

Agreements between the City of Vancouver and other government agencies.

Public Records

Official Public Records of the City of Vancouver, including staff reports, resolutions, and ordinances

City Charter

The official charter of the City of Vancouver