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Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission elects officers and reviews Inspire Vancouver program

VancouverJan 8, 20262 min read

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At the January 8, 2026 meeting the Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission approved prior minutes, elected Ruby Lewis as President, Michelle Tan as Vice President, and Russell Ford as Secretary, and received an overview and timeline for the Inspire Vancouver Cultural Access Program including grant categories and planned staff hires.

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Approved minutes from December 11, 2025 (unanimous).
Elected Ruby Lewis as CAHC President.
Elected Michelle Tan as CAHC Vice President (accepted; unanimous).
Elected Russell Ford as CAHC Secretary (unanimous).
City will continue to offer a hybrid attendance option; staff emphasized preference for in-person attendance by commissioners for productivity and grant review.
Commission received Inspire Vancouver Cultural Access Program overview: funding categories, eligibility, public benefits, and allocation framework.
Program timeline shared: Q1 2026 hire program staff and conduct community outreach/education; Q2 2026 host workshops/training and open year-one grants.
Staff to request a charter amendment to change quorum from six members to a majority (action anticipated).
Next regular meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026; staff will survey commissioners about alternate meeting times and requested RSVPs by the Friday prior to meetings.

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Culture, Arts & Heritage Commission - January Meeting

Jan 8, 2026, 12:00 PM415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660, Vancouver, WA 98660-1995completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of the 12.11.25 Meeting Minutes
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
3. Action Items
a. Officer Elections
Decision: Action Items
4. Workshop
a. Inspire Vancouver Update
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Decision: Workshop
b. Roundtable Discussion: Outreach to Networks
Decision: Workshop
c. Presentation Opportunities
Decision: Workshop
5. Community Forum
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6. Commission and Staff Reports
a. Cultural Services Manager
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Decision: Commission and Staff Reports
b. Commission President
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports
c. Clark County Art Commission
Decision: Commission and Staff Reports
7. Open Discussion & New Business
8. Next Meeting
9. Between Now & Then
10. Adjournment