Columbia River Economic Development

Vancouver City Council advances business license ordinance, approves property transaction and opioid settlements, and receives economic development update (Aug. 25, 2025)

Workshops included a Cultural Access Program presentation. The Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement and option agreement related to the MacArthur Building transactions; authorized joining nationwide opioid litigation settlements including Purdue-related settlements; advanced an ordinance updating business license thresholds to a second reading/public hearing on Sept. 8, 2025; and approved claim vouchers totaling $14,870,719.42. The Columbia River Economic Development Council provided an economic development update. Councilmember Paulsen was absent and excused. Community comments were received from Carmen DeLeon.