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Vancouver Police Officers’ Guild
Affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Police
Post Office Box 1201 – Vancouver, Washington 98666


July 2, 2011
Dear Councilor Hansen,
The Vancouver Police Officers’ Guild is proud to endorse you in your candidacy for reelection to the Vancouver City Council. We believe your steadfast support for public safety funding and your efforts to maintain public safety staffing levels and services during...

May 19, 2011
For Immediate Release
Friends of Fire Station 6 is proud to announce its endorsement of Bart
Hansen for Vancouver City Council. Councilman Hansen’s flawless
record of supporting and voting for public safety issues in the City of
Vancouver speaks for itself. He was the only member of our current
City Council to vote against budget cuts that closed fire station 6 in
December 2010.
We believe our police officers and firefighters...

VANCOUVER, Wash. – City Council member Bart Hansen announced today that he will run to retain his seat on the Vancouver City Council.
Hansen was appointed to council in January 2010, filling the seat vacated by Tim Leavitt after he was elected Mayor. Last year Hansen’s appointment was confirmed by winning the general election. This year his seat is up for a four-year term. Hansen stated, '"Looking forward to this election, I continue to hear concerns about unemployment and...

Vancouver, WA. – Bart Hansen announced today that Royce Pollard, former Mayor of America's Vancouver is supporting his election to City Council. Hansen was appointed in January to an open seat on the Council, and now seeks election in November 2010 to retain the seat.
"I’m honored to receive Royce Pollards endorsement. Royce is this year's recipient of Clark County First Citizen Award, giving him well deserved recognition for his many contributions to our community. ...

Vancouver, WA. – Mayor Timothy D. Leavitt announces his endorsement of Bart Hansen for Vancouver City Council. Hansen was appointed in January to an open seat on the Council, and now seeks election in November 2010 to retain the seat.
"Bart has demonstrated to me the important ability to listen and make thoughtful, rational and timely decisions about city issues. He is a strong advocate for families and safety, and will be a fine councilmember for our citizens", Mayor...

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...