Bart Hansen announces to
retain seat on City Council
Bart Hansen
City Councilmember Bart Hansen
announced today he will run to retain his seat on Vancouver’s
City Council. Hansen was appointed by City Council in January to the
seat vacated by Mayor Tim Leavitt
following an open application and extensive interview
process.
Hansen has deep ties to the community. Born and raised in Vancouver,
Washington, he attended Vancouver public schools and is currently
the office services manager at Clark Public Utilities. He lives with
his wife, Carly, and their
two young children in the Minnehaha neighborhood.
Hansen is also active in coaching football, baseball, and
basketball. He is on the Clark County Mural Society, Police and Fire
Pension Board, Vancouver School District Management Advisory Task
Force and Downtown Vancouver Rotary, and is a graduate of Leadership
Clark County.
Hansen earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from
Washington State University in Pullman, and is currently pursuing a
masters in business administration from Marylhurst University.
As
a family man, Hansen understands the importance of sustaining a high
quality of life. “When I speak with residents I hear the same
concerns: safety and jobs. This not only defines our ability to
provide basic needs for our families and loved ones, but enables us
to make choices about improving our standard of living,” Hansen
explains.
“I’m honored to serve my community, and I’m looking forward to
continuing to meet the needs of our citizens,” says Hansen. “This is
a great opportunity for me to meet with our community, run a
positive campaign and continue to help move our city forward.”
Mark Pelletier announces
candidacy for 17th District
Business leader and community activist
Mark Pelletier declared his
candidacy yesterday for the 17th District state representative
position #2.
A
resident in the county for over 30 years, Pelletier has spent nearly
10 years in appointed and elected public service positions in the
political arena and has served as a local school board member,
lobbied for legislation in Olympia, and helped pass school bonds and
levies. Also an active servant in the private sector, Pelletier has
trained law enforcement and correction personnel from all corners of
the state, consulted with numerous private businesses specializing
in mediation, and taught management to private and public business
leaders.
A
counselor by trade for over 30 years, Pelletier also serves as
executive director of Youth Outreach and is on the administrative
staff of the organization Transitional Youth. Pelletier and many
volunteers work to feed, clothe, house, and train homeless and
disadvantaged young people on how to better their lives and the
lives of those around them. To date, Pelletier and his teams of
volunteers have assisted in providing treatment and care for nearly
20,000 youth and young adults.
“Job creation and the elimination of tax increases,” says Pelletier,
“need to be every legislature’s top priorities. I work with the
disadvantaged and the struggling every day, and [,] unlike those who
take office in Olympia, I have seen the result of mismanagement and
political ignorance. It is time for those that represent us to make
our needs their needs.
Rather than continuing to fund our already inflated government and
fight unproductive partisan battles, there must be unity across
party lines that puts the needs of the people above the
[legislators’] own personal agendas.”
Additional information about Pelletier, issue statements and how to
sign up to support his candidacy will be available soon at
www.electpelletier.com.
Leadership Clark County
hosts meeting for prospective participants
Leadership Clark County (LCC), a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic
leadership development program, will host an open house for
prospective students with a program from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday,
March 24, at Clark Public Utilities Community Room, 1200 Fort
Vancouver Way.
Attendees will learn about the 10-month training and development
program, which prepares citizens to become more effective community
members and assist in tackling the community's most pressing issues.
The one-hour meeting will also feature a question-and-answer session
and an opportunity to meet one-on-one with some past LCC graduates.
“Our goal is to fill the class with individuals of diverse
interests, backgrounds and work experiences who we hope will go on
to serve our community in a variety of business, nonprofit and
government leadership roles,” says
Jason Beatty, chair of the LCC recruiting committee. “I
encourage interested citizens to come to this session.”
Leadership Clark County’s class size is limited to about 36
participants and the selection process is competitive.Light
refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. Those planning to attend
are asked to RSVP to Executive Director
Kathy Scott by email at
director@leadershipclarkcounty.com. The LCC application
is available online at
www.leadershipclarkcounty.com.
News Briefs
Clark County Auditor
Greg Kimsey is having his
10th annual “Pre-St. Paddy’s Day” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
March 11, at Club Green Meadows, 7703 NE 72nd Avenue. Everyone is
welcome, including children. There is no admission charge, although
contributions of any amount will be gratefully accepted. The purpose
of the event is to support Kimsey as he begins preparations for his
next re-election campaign. For more information or to confirm your
attendance, call 521-6685 or
email
gkimsey@comcast.net.
<>
Friday, March 12, is the last day to register for
the 26th annual Women of Achievement celebration. For over 25 years,
Clark College and YWCA Clark County have honored local women and
young women for their outstanding leadership, community involvement,
and inspirational achievement in volunteer and professional roles in
the Women of Achievement celebration. This year, on Friday, March
19, at the Hilton Vancouver, one has the opportunity to celebrate
Writing Women Into History along with YWCA Clark County, Clark
College, Women of Achievement honorees, and emcee
Kelley Day from KOIN TV,
local channel 6. Together, they will recognize a legacy of strength,
commitment, service, and leadership of the outstanding women in our
community.
<>
Shorty's
Garden & Home is hosting a Mardi Gras-themed silent auction, which
includes festivities celebrating community, kids with "Southern"
hospitality, and music by Five Guys
Named Moe, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 10006 SE Mill Plain
Blvd. Proceeds from the silent auction, wine wall, celebrity
psychics, and more, will benefit the Hough Pool and Hough Family
Services Center programs. General Admission tickets $40 until day of
event. Reserved seats for the concert party are $50 and include a
complimentary beverage. For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit
https://houghfnd.ejoinme.org/?tabid=193327.
Calendar
Ridgefield City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight, March 11, at the
Ridgefield Community Center.
Thursday
on the air
2010 Battle Ground State of the City Address (3-10)--5:30 p.m. CVTV
4th Annual Clark County Tourism Awards (2-18)--7 p.m. CVTV
Clark County Planning Commission (2-18)--7:45 p.m. CVTV
Bravo! Vancouver: Beethoven, Brubeck & The Blues (1-24)--9 p.m.
CVTV
Clark County Board of Health Work Session on Health Equity with the
Public Health Advisory Council (2-16)--10:10 p.m. CVTV
Community
Calendar Links
Thursday,
March 11, 2010 Headlines
Links to news of
local & national significance
Software tax may hit hard--Columbian, Libby Tucker
Revised salmon recovery plan has big price tag--Columbian, Erik
Robinson
County home sales surge--Columbian, Cami Joner
C-TRAN proposes 5 percent fare increase--Columbian, Erik Robinson
Bill would extend sales tax deduction in Washington--Columbian,
Kathie Durbin
Mayor says B.G. prospering despite struggles--Columbian, Marissa
Harshman
Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person, edging out Bill
Gates--The Seattle Times, AP
