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Compost Your PumpkinsGive your Halloween pumpkins a second life. Instead of throwing them in the garbage and sending them to the landfill, compost them to reduce food waste and nourish the earth. - Curbside Compost: Pumpkins are accepted in your green Waste Connections Organics cart.
- Free Drop-Off: We Compost Community Hubs are available to all Clark County residents. The closest to Ridgefield is at Community of Christ Southridge, 400 NE 179th St.
- Backyard Compost: If you have a home compost system, chop up pumpkins into smaller pieces and place in your compost pile or worm bin. If you want to learn how to compost, check out free workshops and virtual resources with the Composter Recycler Program.
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2026 Proposed Budget Available for ReviewThe City of Ridgefield has released its proposed 2026 operating and capital budget. The 2026 proposed budget includes $81 million in expenditures and $80.1 million in revenue. Public hearings on the 2026 proposed budget will be held at the City Council meetings on November 6, November 20 and December 4. Review the 2026 Proposed Budget |
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It's Make A Difference Month!Get involved in your community to Make a Difference! Connect with non-profits, develop positive community habits, practice kindness and be a part of what makes Ridgefield unique. Play Make A Difference Month BINGOWe are encouraging residents to make a difference in their community and personal life throughout the month of November. With the help of this BINGO card, engage in acts of kindness, gratitude, stewardship, and community - the 4 pillars of the month! Download your BINGO card (PDF) Discover Volunteer Opportunities, Activities, and Donation OpportunitiesVisit the Make A Difference Month webpage for resources to help start making a difference in your community today. |
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Taking Care of Fallen Leaves = Taking Care of Our EnvironmentThe vibrant colors of fall are on full display this week, highlighting the beauty of our hometown. Fallen leaves that end up in the street can clog storm drains and other parts of the Stormwater system, cause flooding, and release harmful nutrients into nearby waterways. Best practice: Collect the leaves on your property and any adjacent sidewalk and dispose of them properly in your green organics bin, at a yard debris center, or in your home compost system. Please remember to keep leaves out of the street. Piling or blowing leaves into the street can clog storm drains, leading to standing water and creating hazards for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Clark County residents can take advantage of the Fall Leaf Coupon program from Clark County Public Works. With the coupon, you can drop off up to 5 cubic yards of leaves for free through December 31. |
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Council Update
October Council Action HighlightsAdopted a Public Safety Sales TaxCity council adopted a 0.1% sales and use tax to assist with funding ongoing criminal justice needs. The public safety sales tax is estimated to increase revenue by $442,000 in the first year it is enacted. This revenue could be used to cover personnel expenses, officer equipment, radio replacement, training, and body worn cameras. For more information watch the presentation from the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1459 on September 25. Police Department Body Worn Camera PresentationChief Cathy Doriot updated City Council on the rollout of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) in the Ridgefield police force with a live demonstration. Watch the presentation. ProclamationsProclamations are a special way to recognize an organization, person, cause or special event. Learn more about Proclamations. - Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Mayor Pro Tem Chipman proclaimed October 2025 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and encouraged all residents to recognize the seriousness of this condition, show support for patients who have battled the disease, and urge all women to get a cancer screening.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2025 (PDF) 80th Anniversary of NAACP Vancouver Branch - Mayor Cole proclaimed November 1, 2025 as commemoration of "The 80th Anniversary of the NAACP Vancouver Branch" and encouraged all residents to promote community engagement, collaboration and commitment to justice and continue advancing equity, inclusion and opportunity in their own neighborhoods.
80th Anniversary of the NAACP Vancouver (PDF)
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Agenda and MinutesView full Agenda & Minutes*
*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
Listen to Recorded Meeting Audio Upcoming MeetingsCity Council Regular Meeting- Thursday, November 6, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
- Thursday, November 20, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
City Council Study Session Meeting- Thursday, November 13, 4 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
Planning Commission- Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
Parks Board- Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
Roundabout Committee- Monday, November 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
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Upcoming Community EventsRidgefield Family Resource Center Food Drive - All MonthDuring the month of November, donate any non-expired, shelf stable food to one of the donations bins found around town. Learn more Ivy Pull at Abrams Park - Saturday, November 15Volunteer to pull non-native English Ivy at Abrams Park in Ridgefield. Learn more. Ridgefield Public School Foundation Turkey Trot - Thursday, November 27A fun 5K run/walk supporting the Ridgefield Public Schools Foundation and the Ridgefield Family Resource Center. Learn more Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 29Shop small for the holidays in downtown Ridgefield and support local businesses. This is also a Moola weekend! Learn more Hometown Celebration - Saturday, December 6Celebrate the Holiday season in the Ridgefield tradition with Hometown Celebration and Tree Lighting! Learn more Planting at Horns Corner Park - Saturday, December 20Volunteer to help restore wetlands at Horns Corner Park! Learn more Community Events CalendarDid 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. |
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In Case You Missed ItNews releases and announcements from the past month. 2026 Proposed Budget Available for ReviewThe City of Ridgefield has released its proposed 2026 operating and capital budget. The 2026 proposed budget includes $81 million in expenditures and $80.1 million in revenue. Learn more. City of Ridgefield Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Boards and CommissionsThe Ridgefield city Council is seeking dynamic and self-motivated community members to serve on various boards and commissions. These positions are critical to representing the community’s wants and needs in local government decisions. Learn more. |
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