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Michael Kern is 2004
Mr. Hudson’s Bay
Michael Kern, center won the 2004 Mr. Hudson’s Bay contest for
having raised over $11,700 for Doenrbcher Hospital’s Kids Making
Miracles Program. With Kern are members of the committee, from
the left, Molly Christensen, Lauren
Michael Kern, Hudson’s
Bay High School senior, Saturday was named Mr. Hudson’s Bay for
his having raised $11,740.13 for Doernbecher Hospital
Kern was one of 12
seniors competing for the past several weeks to see who could
raise the most money for the hospital’s Kids Making Miracles
Program.
The dozen seniors raised
a record $65.094.50 this year, according to co-chairs of the
contest, Lauren Simpson
and Jennie Phillips.
More than 900 people
attended the Mr. Hudson’s Bay Pageant in the auditorium of
Skyview High School.
Over two-thirds of
Vancouver’s employed residents work in Vancouver or Clark County
Over two-thirds of
Vancouver residents who work have jobs in Vancouver or Clark
County, according to a recent survey completed for the city by
Intercept Research Corporation.
The 2004 study, a random
survey conducted by telephone, follows a similar study conducted
in 2002. It was undertaken to identify citizens’ perceptions of
key issues and programs.
Thirty-eight percent of
employed Vancouver residents work in the city. Thirty-two
percent work in Clark County. The remaining 32 percent work in
Oregon.
Vancouver residents view
city government’s performance as improving over the performance
measured two years ago.
Livability was rated very
high, neighborhood safety is improving, but road congestion is
more of a problem, according to the survey. Fifty-six percent of
the respondents said traffic congestion on city streets and
thoroughfares is a “severe” problem.
Somewhat incongruously,
more respondents rated convenience and accessibility better than
two years ago, up from 18 percent to 34 percent.
These same respondents
rated fire service, police service and jobs as the top three
concerns, with parks and recreation and new road construction at
the low end.
One-third of those
interviewed said voter-approved taxes should be used to cover
budget shortfalls, and another third recommended user fees. Six
percent suggested raising taxes, while 8 percent said eliminate
programs.
More than half of the
city’s residents are involved in volunteer activities, averaging
8.75 hours a month of volunteer work.
The survey of city
residents 18 years or older was concluded February 28.
Vancouver’s 2003
general fund
revenues beat expectations
Overall, the City of
Vancouver’s general fund revenues increased 3.7 percent in 2003,
beating estimates by $343,000, according to the city’s 4th
quarter financial report.
General fund expenses
were below estimates for the year by 2.9 percent.
According to the report,
the city’s preliminary 2003 financial results generally
reflected improved performance in the local economy, including
significant increases in new construction and in home sales.
City sales tax revenues
increased 6.3 percent, $900,000 in 2003, after declining 3.6
percent in 2002. Building permit revenue increased 63 percent, a
$450,000 increase. Property tax revenues, however, were up only
one percent.
News briefs
Clark County
commissioners meet in regular session at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
30. nnn
The Vancouver City council does not meet today.
Columbia Credit Union Board retained--Columbian, Jonathan
Nelson
Storedahl dissent silenced?--Columbian, Kathie Durbin
Location, porn vex library--Columbian, Tom Vogt
Clark County looking at shrinking number of playing
fields--Oregonian, Bill Stewart
Lewis and Clark, a moment defined--Oregonian, Foster Church
Immigration rule divides Portland couple--Seattle Times,
Lornet Turnbull
Costco's love of labor: Employees' well-being key to its
success--Seattle P-I, Christine Frey
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