Vancouver City Council votes today on firing City Manager Lon Pluckhahn
Council has called a special meeting at 9 a.m. on November 13 to vote on a resolution to remove City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. No public reason has been given.
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Vancouver City Council has called a special meeting for 9 a.m. on Friday, November 13, to vote on a resolution to remove City Manager Lon Pluckhahn from his post. The city has given no public reason for the move.
The notice of the meeting was published late Tuesday before Veterans Day, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. Neither a city spokesperson, Pluckhahn, nor two councillors contacted by reporters responded to requests for comment before publication on November 12, 2026.
Who is Lon Pluckhahn
Pluckhahn joined the city in August 2021 as Deputy City Manager. He was promoted to City Manager in late 2024. In January 2026, the city gave him a 5% raise, bringing his salary to $340,000, after a review that described his performance as excellent, KXL reported on November 12, 2026.
Council discussed his potential removal in three closed executive sessions since October 2026. Executive sessions are not open to the public, and no summary of those discussions has been released.
What happens if council votes yes
If the resolution passes, Pluckhahn's last day would be December 14, 2026, according to KXL. Deputy City Manager Lisa Brandl would take over the role. No formal appointment has been announced.
Under city rules, councillors must publicly state their reasons for the removal after the vote is taken. No councillor had made those reasons public as of November 12.
Mayor Pete Fry, Councillors Sean Orr, Annette Reilly, Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh, Stephanie Smith, Lucy Maloney, Camil Dumont, Solomon Yi-Kieran, Mike Klassen, and Bridget Burns would all vote on the resolution.
What residents can do
The special meeting at Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 13. Council meetings are open to the public. The city's council meeting page at vancouver.ca lists current agendas and meeting times.
Questions this story answers
What is Vancouver City Council voting on today?
Council is holding a special meeting at 9 a.m. on November 13, 2026, to vote on a resolution to terminate City Manager Lon Pluckhahn. The meeting was called with no public explanation from the city. Councillors must state their reasons after voting.
Who is Lon Pluckhahn?
Lon Pluckhahn has been Vancouver's City Manager since late 2024, when he was promoted from his role as Deputy City Manager, a position he had held since August 2021. He received a 5% raise in January 2026, bringing his salary to $340,000, after a performance review described as excellent.
Why is Vancouver City Council firing the city manager?
No public reason has been given. KXL and Oregon Public Broadcasting reported that city officials provided no explanation in public documents. Council discussed the matter in three executive sessions since October 2026. Councillors must publicly state their reasons after voting on the resolution.
Who would replace Lon Pluckhahn if he is fired?
Deputy City Manager Lisa Brandl would take over the role if the council resolution passes, according to KXL's report of November 12, 2026. No formal appointment or announcement has been made by the city as of that date.
When would Pluckhahn's last day be if council votes to remove him?
If the resolution passes, the city manager's final day would be December 14, 2026, according to KXL's report on November 12, 2026. Deputy City Manager Lisa Brandl would then lead the city's administration. No transition timeline was published by the city.
Where is the special meeting being held?
Vancouver City Council holds its meetings at Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver. The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. Council meetings are open to the public unless council moves to close a session.
Can residents attend the special council meeting?
Yes. Vancouver City Council meetings are open to the public. The special meeting begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 13, at Vancouver City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue. After councillors vote, they must publicly state their reasons for removing the city manager.
Who are the members of Vancouver City Council?
Mayor Pete Fry and ten councillors were elected in October 2026: Sean Orr, Annette Reilly, Chloe Leslie, Devyani Singh, Stephanie Smith, Lucy Maloney, Camil Dumont, Solomon Yi-Kieran, Mike Klassen, and Bridget Burns. All ten councillors and the mayor would vote on the resolution.
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