City of Ridgefield

City Council Appoints Rian Davis to Fill Vacant Position At their meeting on Thursday, October 10, Ridgefield City Council appointed Rian Davis to fill a mid-term vacancy after a rigorous and competitive process that included a detailed application, public forum, multiple opportunities for public input and interviews with City Council. Council thanked both candidates for their time in this vacancy appointment process, their care and commitment to Ridgefield and for stepping up to this important role. Council member Davis is an 8th grade history and language arts teacher and coaches middle school cross country and high school swim. He has volunteered on the Ridgefield Parks Board since 2018, serving as chair since January 2023. Davis has also spent time on his HOA Board, serving as Ridgefield representative on the Clark County Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees, and been active in Ridgefield Little League as a coach and Board member. When asked why he was interested in serving on City Council Davis wrote on his application, “My desire to serve on the Ridgefield City Council is driven by maintaining and growing the community culture that makes our city special.” After appointment, Davis took the Oath of Office and attended the regular Council meeting. The term for Position 6 will expire in 2025. Welcome to City Council Rian!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! On September 26, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Matt Cole signed a proclamation for "Disability Employment Awareness Month" for October 2024. Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM The Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board provides community leadership on improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of community developmental disabilities programs and hosts the local celebration of national disability employment awareness month. Visit their website at https://lnkd.in/g9TTwyCf

Starting tomorrow, we’ll be in our Pink Era - Will you join us? Ridgefield Police Department (RPD) is participating in the Pink Patch Project for the seventh consecutive year this October by wearing vibrant pink patches on uniforms and selling those patches to raise funds for breast cancer research, education, and resources for communities affected by breast cancer. The limited edition 2024 patch showcases Ridgefield’s signature sandhill crane soaring above evergreen trees against a sky of bright pink rays. Patches are available to community members for $10, and all proceeds are donated to Pink Lemonade Project a local non-profit organization dedicated to the education, support and empowerment of all communities affected by breast cancer. Patches can be purchased at Ridgefield Police Department (101 Mill Street Ste 110), Ridgefield Hardware (104 N Main Avenue), Seasons Coffee Tea & Remedies (115 N Main Avenue), Lava Java (2 S 56th Place #102), Brewed Awakenings Ridgefield (301 S 47th Ave), BevRidge Public (4315 S Settler Drive), and Taps Beer Reserve (201 S 47th Ave). With only 300 patches available, don’t wait—get yours starting tomorrow, October 1!

Earlier this week, we turned up the heat at our annual Employee Appreciation Lunch with a sizzling Chili Cook-Off! The competition was fierce, but our top three chefs took home the gold, silver, and bronze for their delicious creations. We also took a moment to recognize the dedication and hard work of our amazing staff, presenting service awards to five employees who celebrated their 5-year milestone and four who celebrated 10-years. Big thanks to all our team members for making Ridgefield a fantastic place to live, work and play!

This #NationalPoliceWomanDay we proudly celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in law enforcement, both here in Ridgefield and across the nation. We're especially honored to have two outstanding leaders at the Ridgefield Police Department — Chief Doriot and Lieutenant Andrew — who exemplify strength, capability, and compassion in serving our community.

Join us in celebrating Ridgefield's newest mural! Meet at Ridgefield Wine Bar on Wednesday, September 11 at 4:30 PM to hear the story of the mural, honor the artists, meet the dragon boat team and have a taste of Ridgefield Roundabout Red. After the formal gathering, attendees are invited to hang around and enjoy a glass of wine or bite to eat at Ridgefield Wine Bar (at own cost).

We are so proud of our employee team, the Ridgefield Road Runners, for completing the 2024 Hood to Coast relay this past weekend! Over the course of just over 32 hours, the team collectively ran 195.68 miles, traveling from Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, to the coastline beach in Seaside. Each of the 12 runners ran three legs, varying in distance from 3.76 to 7.72 miles. Ultimately, they crushed it and finished 49 minutes ahead of anticipated - still smiling. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishment! They didn't do it alone - two volunteer drivers transported the team between exchanges and the Hood to Coast relay requires each team to provide three volunteers to work at race exchanges, start or finish line, and key safety monitoring spots along the route. Finally, the team had support from a coordinator who organized meetings, did research and helped to figure out all of the logistics for the "Mother of All Relays." Thank you to all of the volunteers, friends, family and community members who helped get the Ridgefield Road Runners over the finish line.

📣 City Council Vacancy Appointment Process Open 📣 When a Council member resigns mid-term, the remaining members must appoint a qualified person to the vacant position. That process is now open for Position 6. To be eligible, candidates must have continuously resided within the Ridgefield city limits for a minimum of one year, be a registered voter in the City of Ridgefield and be willing to serve on Council until the 2025 election results are certified in December. The application process includes an online questionnaire, Town Hall Public Forum, and an interview with City Council. Learn more and start the process at https://lnkd.in/gHEU9i5G Residents can participate in the process by submitting questions for the Town Hall Forum, attending and asking questions at the Town Hall Forum on October 3, and attending and providing public comment at the City Council interviews on October 10. For more information, read our latest news release: https://lnkd.in/gHEU9i5G

Join us at the first community workshop for Envision Ridgefield 2045, our project to update Ridgefield's comprehensive growth plan! Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Commons, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center 510 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield WA 98642 In this hands on session, you will collaborate in small groups to: - Update Ridgefield’s Community Vision: Use what we heard from your friends and neighbors to refine vision statements for the next 20 years. - Plan for Future Growth: Map future jobs and housing for people of all income levels. More about Envision Ridgefield 2045: https://lnkd.in/ga93HBZz

We're committed to the safety and well-being of Ridgefield! Recently, 15 of our staff members attended First Aid CPR and AED training at the Clark County Fire District 5 Public Education Training Center. This training equips our team to provide first aid, CPR, and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner, ensuring we're prepared to act in emergencies. In addition to training, the City has placed Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in each city building and every police vehicle. A huge thank you to our staff who voluntarily participated in this training for their dedication to keeping their fellow employees, families and community safe. Knowing CPR and First Aid empowers individuals to respond effectively in critical moments, potentially saving lives.