VANCOUVER, Wash. – City Council member Bart Hansen announced today he will run to retain his seat on Vancouver’s City Council. Hansen appointed by City Council in January to the seat vacated by Tim Leavitt following an open application and extensive interview process. “I’m honored to serve my community and I’m looking forward to continuing to meet the needs of our citizens,” Hansen stated.
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 has always been driven to be involved in his community; 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, Downtown Vancouver Rotary and a graduate of Leadership Clark County. As a family man he 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.
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Washington State University in Pullman and currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration from Marylhurst University, Hansen complements his formal education with his business experience to provide a more youthful, family oriented perspective to the council.
Hansen is looking forward to moving ahead. “This is a great opportunity for me to meet with our community, run a positive campaign and continue to help move our city forward.”