The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, June 26 (previously June 5)
VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants for vacancies on its volunteer Vancouver Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, June 26 (previously June 5).
The PFD owns the land under the Hilton hotel and convention center in downtown Vancouver which it leases to the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA). The PFD receives funding for the operation of the property from the state sales tax credit program which it then transfers to the DRA. The PFD board is also responsible for approving annual budgets and monitoring use of the funds.
The Vancouver City Council appoints the board, which is comprised of two at-large board members and three members appointed based on recommendations from local organizations, including the Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, local economic development organizations and local labor councils. The city is recruiting for three seats held by someone recommended by local organizations; one of those seats is held by an individual that can seek reappointment. All applicants must also participate in a virtual interview with the Vancouver City Council on a date to be determined.
Two of these seats are for mid-term appointments; one expiring in 2025 and one in 2026. The third seat will be for a full, four-year term.
The PFD board typically meets twice a year. Meetings are hybrid, with an in-person option at Vancouver City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. Board members prepare for meetings by reviewing financial information provided to them in advance.
This news release and board application materials are also available in Español, Русский and Tiếng Việt.
Applications may be submitted online at www.cityofvancouver.us/boards. For a printed application or for further information, contact the boards and commissions coordinator in the City Manager’s Office at P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995, bc_coordinator@cityofvancouver.us or (360) 487-8600.
For more information about the Vancouver PFD, including links to past meeting minutes and agendas, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/pfdb.
Information provided by city of Vancouver.
Also read:
- Inslee signs legislation expanding places where guns are bannedGov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill into law that prohibits having a weapon at various locations that include zoos, libraries and public transit facilities.
- Opinion: State is gathering stories about long-term careElizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center believes lawmakers should focus on strengthening the Medicaid safety net by passing reforms that end abuse of a program meant for the vulnerable.
- Judge dismisses challenge to redistricting map for Central WashingtonThe 9th Circuit Court has dismissed an emergency motion regarding a recent federal court ruling on legislative district boundaries in Central Washington.
- Battle Ground city manager announces resignationAfter 10 years of service to the city of Battle Ground, City Manager Erin Erdman has announced her resignation effective April 19.
- GoFundMe account set up for boy in bicycle/school bus incidentA 9-year-old boy riding his bicycle and a school bus were involved in an incident Tuesday morning, and while officials say he has non-life-threatening injuries, he does have severe, long-term injuries so a family member has set up a GoFundMe for the family.
- Letter: Strong public schools build strong communities!Ridgefield resident Michele Wollert offers her support for the Ridgefield School District bond proposals in the April 23 special election.
- Clark County celebrates Food Waste Prevention WeekClark County has joined a national movement to prevent food waste.