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.”