Vancouver City Council votes to fire City Manager Lon Pluckhahn

Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to begin terminating City Manager Lon Pluckhahn’s employment agreement. Pluckhahn is suspended with pay while the council prepares a final vote scheduled for Dec. 14. The city cited performance evaluations and its long-term strategic direction, without detailing further reasons. Deputy City Manager Lisa Brandl has been appointed acting city manager in the meantime.