City seeks applicants for downtown, city center redevelopment authorities

The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill one position on the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) and the City Center Redevelopment Authority (CCRA) boards. The position serves on both boards.

The DRA and the CCRA are both urban renewal corporations separate from, but created by, the Vancouver City Council. The DRA oversees the operational, financial and promotional aspects of the Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. The CCRA is responsible for overseeing downtown redevelopment consistent with the Vancouver City Center Vision (VCCV) plan, and advises council on the business aspects of redevelopment projects and agreements within the VCCV plan area.

The volunteer vacancy is for a four-year term. There is no residency requirement to serve on the boards. Board candidates should be civic or business leaders with relevant experience.

To apply online, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/boards.

Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, August 28.

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