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Duanna Ricks Johnson, who identified herself as a Colville Lakes tribal member, U.S. Navy veteran, single mother of four, domestic-violence survivor and trafficking survivor, addressed the council in support of the proclamation and described local needs. She asked the community to hold awareness events, “wear red” and display red dresses, repost missing-person flyers on social media, support local MMIWP nonprofits, and to contact legislators to urge quicker implementation of the “feather alert” the Washington State Patrol and governor had promised. In her remarks Johnson said, “There are a 13 miss open missing cases here in Washington state alone,” and emphasized the need for affordable housing and healing services.

Anna Schmazo (spelled in the meeting record as Anna Schmazo) identified herself as an enrolled member of the Sault Steptwapsee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Lake Traverse Reservation, and spoke briefly about a sister who was a victim. Several council members and meeting attendees thanked the speakers and acknowledged the proclamation.

The mayor’s proclamation and the public testimony were presented during the proclamations and public-comment portions of the meeting; no formal council action beyond the proclamation was recorded. Speakers urged public-awareness steps, legislative advocacy for alert systems, and increased local support services and housing to aid survivors and families of missing and murdered Indigenous people.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Vancouver City Council (05-05-25)","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Anne McInerney Ogle proclaimed May 5 as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons; survivor and tribal members urged local action including support for feather-alert implementation, housing, nonprofit support and public awareness.","taxTitle","Vancouver, Clark County, Washington","taxId",2767,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054823,"Councilors urge support as Haven Treatment Center reports 300-person waitlist",43,1817000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520&start=1817&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520/thumbnail_1817000.jpg","/articles/6054823/Vancouver/Clark-County/Washington/Councilors-urge-support-as-Haven-Treatment-Center-reports-300-person-waitlist","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054823-8f66bc9862c9ece7e4c17a352e8c31f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205085&Signature=BcaNr4X2MpiW00klUhzwb~~IwpJXPVcm5qn4QvUQVOKmVRnPMrX698V-lHl4pA5Dw1t0gMEp82YGOz5xK66ifrLUswyULc6yKoGDklVNiqXqMyPWWNDp6yzBGCCA5WlGwjlroEhbiU0dCGDYpDEPwJ7aCiQsRDbQUsMVBqdFUgEGU6g3Ydl6pEPBOEUaP~SOOr8jI5gQT~rNVipZgDiufzW42M5R~3GWj4UqQe5v~O0tI6jaBFeC1Y9iuAsheS1CDaRXekI0cN52xidwBnrooqxyeNAO2ARo8SUzp26Do7wJbLzxTDQ3Fg6p0IxVKUm35VB5iMP3hsvOEUyf688Vxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During council communications on May 5, Councilor Perez reported on the Haven Treatment Center and asked the council to consider streamlining city processes to help the center expand its capacity.

Perez said the center serves children ages 5 through 17 who are referred by the state Department of Children, Youth and Families (CPS) and that there is a roughly 300-name waiting list for outpatient services. She told the council the center has 30 beds at present and is working to increase to 60 beds; she asked the council to help “streamline the process” to support that expansion.

Perez described the center as a significant local resource and said it is the only facility of its kind in the state of Washington (as stated in the council communication). No formal motion or council action was recorded on the matter during the meeting; the comment was presented as council communication and a request to consider facilitating the center’s expansion.

Councilors who attended the celebration of the center included Councilor Stober and Councilor Perez. The council did not vote on any specific regulatory or budget action related to the center at this meeting.","Councilor Perez told the Vancouver City Council that the Haven Treatment Center, serving children ages 5–17 referred by CPS, has about 300 names on a waiting list; the center currently has 30 beds and is working toward 60.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054826,"Clark County assessor briefs Vancouver council on property-tax exemption for seniors and people with disabilities",532,2158000,2690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520&start=2158&end=2690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520/thumbnail_2158000.jpg","/articles/6054826/Vancouver/Clark-County/Washington/Clark-County-assessor-briefs-Vancouver-council-on-property-tax-exemption-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054826-b9c8ee639ee2342f0a2a59d135f83bd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205085&Signature=Yzod75XL8BQ2aYRZS-8z00r-6BJlyfGtp0TZ0vrIOTbq5gnsCn-AU8XPfnV8HF4g3htdQk4kCsLP1k6acEFV8ac4zA16wII-vRbA2BpySeEuP2HdPMNDkFlQJ~WezCLgElWwJn4vzZwEaG4BiHMBNJwYauH8XuH4HSUYalDDWTZrZY6B2CwnjhMXsl4lp8f4t5BlvK48aXkNnzLbGTWP5n~BOETPu7A0csadnUsrUw4ONhQ48aa6s5zIrhQiDf-BcJMPgOD9bWtHwha5ket7myubHPbLvEQgbMnrOAUzoo7xm1GewfSp0mnX~H10mkFeam-6iL9x982yAp4c4PNqrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Holly Hill, program outreach coordinator for the Clark County Assessor's Office, briefed the Vancouver City Council on May 5 about the state property-tax exemption program for seniors and people with disabilities, describing qualifications, documentation requirements, and upcoming outreach events.

Hill said the program is administered by the county assessor under rules set by the Washington State Legislature and with guidance from the Washington State Department of Revenue. Among the program details Hill provided: qualifying applicants must own and occupy the home as their primary residence and meet age (61+) or disability criteria; the program freezes assessed value in the year a household qualifies; applicants are exempt from excess voted levies and special assessments; and applications may be renewed at intervals up to every six years.

On income, Hill said the program’s threshold is $62,000 for Clark County — described in the briefing as 70 percent of the county median income — and that the program uses three income tiers to determine the percentage of assessed value exempted. She explained examples of allowed deductions (out-of-pocket health insurance cost-sharing, Medicare premiums, in-home care expenses and certain mobility aids) and noted applicants must provide tax returns, 1099s or other documentation. Hill described a recent legislative change to allow certain accessory dwelling units and previously nonqualifying outbuildings to be included in the exemption when applicable.

Hill detailed outreach: appointments and walk-ins will be available in Vancouver May 23 at the Loopke Center, 1009 E. McLaughlin Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and June 6 at the Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Building, 13413 NE Leroy Hoggins Memorial Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. She provided a contact phone number for the assessor’s office: (564) 397-2391 and said applicants can apply online or submit paperwork in person.

The city manager told the council the city has over 3,500 people currently enrolled in the program. Councilor Sarah Fox asked how often the income threshold is updated; Hill said the statute directs the threshold be reviewed and readjusted every three years to align with the county median-income ratio. Hill summarized: “we administer a really wonderful program,” and encouraged residents to contact the assessor’s office for help with applications or special cases.

Questions from councilors during the meeting were limited to the update frequency and administrative clarifications; no council action was taken during the briefing. The assessor’s office listed documentation and deduction examples for residents who may be near the income thresholds.","Holly Hill of the Clark County Assessor's Office outlined eligibility, income thresholds, deductions, and outreach for the state property-tax exemption for seniors and persons with disabilities; the city manager noted more than 3,500 Vancouver residents are enrolled.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6054828,"Vancouver council adopts updated commute-trip-reduction ordinance",72,1729000,1801000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520&start=1729&end=1801","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3334221-fae8568c60cf6913a7bc68c85b79e520/thumbnail_1729000.jpg","/articles/6054828/Vancouver/Clark-County/Washington/Vancouver-council-adopts-updated-commute-trip-reduction-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6054828-6b45b601eb9cbbeda2163003bb63e65c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205085&Signature=ELZ8f5CpcdxvHTrwtIHQ0~ltWvABh4LR1eS7mLBHDNDvwOCMo1fRqMzh8nwcHqVTEtBYrvdqCNfLEl-G-g8pJAm0dO~ZKUNl7cDDIXdNvzK2QrDbBw~dMjpiKmHxVDNWRASA~W8FqCrrsMjjvLZuK1FEaMfj16HDNWFjxvtN9LzK4ZsrrDjDMaNiLwlPaUWD0T5UCT2fXMpre3Kd5Zm660Wa84MF3EIQAzIsV~F1quGYQnjYfvXMW3G3~r3V24~4POkvCJm2fNSbB6ksJ0MKbXGznVorvnQ-nJdEi~4Fd5eaygHjrIcs08XwRHTSq4zDq2d2tyXCQpVqW98c05suwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vancouver City Council on May 5 adopted an ordinance updating the city’s commute trip reduction plan and amending Vancouver Municipal Code chapter 18.12, voting to approve consent items 1 through 6.

Councilors said the ordinance implements the city’s adopted 2025 Vancouver Commute Trip Reduction plan and includes standard severability and an effective-date provision. The mayor read the ordinance into the record and a motion to approve items 1 through 6 was made and seconded; the council voted all aye and the motion passed.

The ordinance was presented under authority cited in the meeting as Vancouver Municipal Code chapter 18.12 and by reference to the Growth Management Act and the Washington Clean Air Act. Council members confirmed they did not wish to pull any items from the consent package before voting. The motion to approve items 1–6 was moved by Councilor Sarah Fox and seconded by Councilor Harless, and the mayor called the vote; the record shows the motion passed with all voting aye.

Councilors noted no additional debate on the consent items. The council vote on the ordinance was final at the meeting; the ordinance text as read states it provides for severability and an effective date but the meeting record does not state the exact effective date beyond what appears in the ordinance language.

The action affects employers and commute programs addressed in the city’s commute trip reduction plan; further implementation steps and any employer-level requirements will be carried out under the adopted plan and subsequent staff procedures.","On May 5, 2025, the Vancouver City Council voted to adopt an ordinance amending Vancouver Municipal Code chapter 18.12 and to adopt the 2025 Vancouver Commute Trip Reduction plan; the motion to approve items 1–6 passed unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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