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2024 Pink Patches Available Now

2024 Ridgefield Pink Patch held in front of park greenery.

Ridgefield Police Department (RPD) is participating in the “Pink Patch Project” for the seventh consecutive year this October. 

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 to raise funds for the Pink Lemonade Project, a local non-profit organization dedicated to the education, support and empowerment of all communities affected by breast cancer. 

Patches may be purchased at  

  • Ridgefield Police Department (101 Mill Street Ste 110), 
  • Ridgefield Hardware (104 N Main Avenue), 
  • Seasons Coffee (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 today!

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Council Update

September Meeting Highlights

  • Selection of Mayor Pro Tem: Matt Cole
  • Presentation: Horizontal Curves Safety Improvement Project and Speed Limit Studies Results
  • Motion: Approval of Paradise Point Phase 1 Plat Amendment
  • Proclamation: Disability Employment Awareness Month (October)
  • Motion: Approval of Permanent Park Improvement Proposal for Davis Park
  • Public Hearing and First Reading: Ordinance No. 1430 - Changes to posted and unposted speed limits. Details
  • Public Hearing, First Reading, and Adoption: Ordinance No. 1431 - Establishing Temporary Speed Limits for portions of S. Royle Road and Pioneer Street

View full Agenda & Minutes*
*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
Listen to Recorded Meeting Audio

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Vacancy Appointment Process

  • Thursday, October 3, 6 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

City Council

  • Thursday, October 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
    • Study Session for Vacancy Appointment Candidates beginning at 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 24, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Planning Commission

  • Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

  • Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

  • Monday, October 14, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
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City Council Vacancy Appointment Process Underway

Position 6 on City Council is vacant effective August 23, 2024. State law provides that City Council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the position within 90 days. The term for Position 6 will expire in 2025. 

The vacancy appointment process is underway.

Next Steps

  • October 3, 2024, 6 PM: Town Hall Public Forum – Public forum to introduce candidates to Ridgefield residents and give them the opportunity to express their ideas and opinions about what they would do if appointed to a City Council position. Details
  • October 10, 2024, 5:30 PM: During a public study session, City Council will interview candidates. During the regular session, Council will appoint a new Councilmember. The new Council member will be sworn in and attend the regularly scheduled Council meeting.

Resident Participation

Ridgefield community members have opportunities to participate in the selection of a new City Council member: 

  1. Attend the Town Hall Public Forum on October 3, ask questions during the Town Hall and provide observations about the candidates to City Council via email. The Town Hall can be attended in person, or online via Zoom. Details
  2. Observe the interviews during City Council Study Session on October 10 and, if desired, provide public comment to Council regarding the candidates prior to appointment.
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Pioneer Street Closure - October 11-14

Pioneer Street will be closed from 8 PM Friday, October 11 to 6 AM Monday, October 14, between Discovery Drive and just west of 53rd Place. This closure will allow the city’s contractors to install a major stream culvert in the closure area as part of the Pioneer Widening and Discovery Drive Roundabout project.

A detour route will be in place along S Royle Road, Wells Drive, Timm Road, S 6th Way and S 56th Place. Drivers are also encouraged to choose an appropriate detour for their destination, for example if you are headed to La Center, consider driving north on Royle Road. Discovery Drive will be open for local access to businesses such as Mountain View Dental, Ridgefield Physical Therapy and Costco from the west. Please remember to drive the appropriate speed through detours and always keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and others sharing the roadway.

Traffic Alerts

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Upcoming Community Events

Thursdays through October 3: Dragon Boat Community Paddles

Ridgefield Dragon Boat community paddling is your opportunity to join a fun, team oriented activity at no cost from June 13 through October 5. Paddlers must be 14 years of age or older to participate. No experience is needed, Registration Required. Learn more and Register

Saturday, October 5: BirdFest & Bluegrass

It’s the 25th annual celebration of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge with activities on the refuge and downtown, including birding, vendors, crafts, bluegrass music and a Pickers Festival ! This year you can also participate in a sunset paddle on the Ridgefield Dragon Boats on Friday night, October 4. Learn more

Thursday, October 31: Downtown Trick or Treat

Grab a candy bucket and your Downtown in your costume while Trick-or-Treating at participating businesses from 3PM-5 PM.

November: Make a Difference Month

Get involved in your community to Make a Difference! Join Ridgefield Main Street’s Wine Walk highlighting local non-profits along the way. Find information online for new ways to connect with non-profits, develop positive community habits, practice kindness and be a part of what makes Ridgefield unique. Learn more

Community Events Calendar

Did you know that the City hosts a community calendar on our website where all Ridgefield organizations can submit their events to be shared? Check it out to stay on top of what is happening in Ridgefield.

  • View the calendar
  • Submit an event to the calendar
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In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

Celebrate the New Mural on Main Avenue

Community members gathered to recognize and celebrate the many community members involved in taking this mural from abstract idea to stunning reality. Learn more

Pioneer Street Weekend Closure - October 11-14

Pioneer Street will be closed from 8 PM Friday, October 11 to 6 AM Monday, October 14, between Discovery Drive and just west of 53rd Place.  Learn more

Ridgefield to Hold Public Forum for Position 6 Appointment

The process to appoint a new council member to Position 6 on Ridgefield City Council is moving forward. The next step is a Town Hall Public Forum on Thursday, October 3, from 6 to 7 PM. Learn more

City of Ridgefield Implements Temporary Speed Limits on Pioneer Street and S Royle Road

To enhance public safety and improve traffic flow, the City of Ridgefield has implemented two temporary speed limit reductions on high traffic roads. These changes are effective immediately and will remain in effect until scheduled improvement projects are completed. Learn more

Ridgefield Police Department Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Vibrant Pink Patches and More

Ridgefield Police Department (RPD) is participating in the “Pink Patch Project” for the seventh consecutive year this October. Patches are on sale now and proceeds go to the Pink Lemonade Project. Learn more

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