
Mayor McEnerny-Ogle’s address will highlight the progress made on key issues – community safety, homelessness, affordable housing and economic opportunity – and how the community’s voice continues to power decisions about Vancouver’s future
VANCOUVER – City of Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and the Vancouver City Council will host the 2025 State of the City and Council Community Forum at 6 p.m. Monday, March 24. Mayor McEnerny-Ogle’s address will highlight the progress we’ve made together on key issues – community safety, homelessness, affordable housing and economic opportunity – and how the community’s voice continues to power decisions about Vancouver’s future.

Guests are invited to stay after the speech to meet with City councilors at the first Council Community Forum of the year.
What: 2025 State of the City and Council Community Forum
Who: Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle will present a brief State of the City address highlighting the progress being made on key issues that are priorities to the community. The mayor’s remarks will be followed by a Council Community Forum, where guests are invited to hold conversations with the mayor and councilors.
When: 6 p.m. Monday, March 24. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Due to space constraints at the venue, RSVPs for the event are encouraged and can be made at www.cityofvancouver.us/stateofthecity. The City will make every effort to accommodate those who arrive without previously RSVPing to the event.
The State of the City address will be streamed live–and available for on-demand viewing on Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV) channel 23 and HD 323 and the City’s Facebook.
Where: Firstenburg Community Center Community Room, 700 N.E 136th Ave., Vancouver. Media may park in the free lot at Firstenburg Community Center but should be aware that seating and space at the venue will be limited.
Information provided by the city of Vancouver.
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