Seattle Economic Development

Vancouver City Council approves budget and economic programs; multiple consent items passed

Council met March 2, 2026 (hybrid). Workshops addressed the First Supplemental Budget, Engagement & Access, and Council Policy. Consent items approved included a $5.21M wastewater contract, parking contract increases, CHIP agreement authorization, acceptance of a $275,000 Commerce Climate Planning Grant, creation of a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund and a Product to Market Program, and claim vouchers totaling $4,419,987.38. Item 9 (58th Street rezone) was withdrawn and removed from the agenda.