The CCRA board is responsible for overseeing downtown redevelopment consistent with the Vancouver City Center Vision plan
VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants with real estate, construction or economic development backgrounds who are interested in supporting the growth and success of downtown Vancouver, to fill three seats on its City Center Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) board. Completed applications must be received by 5 p.m., Thu., Nov. 10.
The CCRA board is responsible for overseeing downtown redevelopment consistent with the Vancouver City Center Vision plan. The board advises the mayor and City Council on public-private partnerships, public assistance to private developments, and the business aspects of redevelopment projects and agreements in downtown Vancouver.
Consistent with the CCRA’s charter, board members should have broad business backgrounds with experience relevant to the CRRA’s purpose in fields such as real estate development, law, construction management or economic development. In addition, the CCRA is committed to ensuring that its board represents diverse community voices with varied lived and professional experiences. Applicants are not required to live within the city limits.
Two of these seats are currently held by individuals whose terms are expiring and who may reapply. Per Vancouver City Council policy, all incumbents who wish to reapply for their positions will be reinterviewed along with any qualifying applicants. The third seat is for a mid‐term appointment that expires in 2023 and would have the option to seek another full, four‐year term.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed by members of the City Council on a date to be determined. Applicants who are not appointed through this process may be considered for future CCRA board vacancies for up to one year from the date of their application submission.
Regular CCRA meetings are on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 12:30 p.m. at City Hall (415 W. Sixth St.). Special meetings of the Board are advertised and held as needed – historically four to six times per year. Board members prepare for meetings by reviewing development plans, financial projections, legal documents and other technical information related to the projects presented at workshops and public meetings.
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 by calling 360-487-8600.
This news release and commission application materials are also available in Español, Русский and Tiếng Việt. For more information about the CCRA, including links to current and past board meeting agendas and minutes, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/ccra.
Information provided by city of Vancouver.
Also read:
- Fiscal fallout: $375 million bond debt indirectly funding operating budget
Shifting $375 million from a loan fund impacts local infrastructure as Washington state covers operating costs with bond debt, prompting concern among officials and advocacy groups. - Lawsuit aims to block new eligibility requirements for WA sheriffs
Four sheriffs are suing over a state law that sets new eligibility rules, arguing it undermines voter authority by allowing removal for certification issues. - Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power
Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action. - City of Battle Ground seeks applicants for Salary Commission vacancy
Battle Ground seeks a resident to join its independent Salary Commission, which reviews compensation and health benefits for local elected officials through 2027. - Opinion: Who is winning the race for affordable power?
Hydroelectric power keeps Washington competitive, but new laws and carbon pricing are driving up electricity costs for residents each year. - Vancouver Fire Department assists with Columbia River Marina fire response
Vancouver Fire Department joined Clark-Cowlitz and Scappoose crews to help fight a vessel and dock fire at Goble Marina, assisting in river operations where one boat sank and another was partially submerged. - White House govt. Funding request for 2027 cuts $73 billion
President Trump’s budget seeks to boost defense funding while cutting $73 billion from agencies like the EPA, NASA, and Agriculture, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic leaders.
