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Longview Seeks Board Volunteers

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Longview is seeking volunteers for city boards and commissions, with a call to 'Be the change you seek in our community.' The announcement, dated August 26, 2026, invites residents to participate in local governance through these volunteer roles.

City Manager Jennifer Wills highlighted community engagement in a separate August 10, 2026, update, stating that everyday conversations shape how people view Longview and that the city's challenges should not define it. The city also referenced a 17-hour fire at PNW Metals, which occurred on August 10, 2026, though specific details about the fire were not provided in the alert.

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Longview is seeking volunteers for city boards and commissions“Volunteer to serve on a board or commission! — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:51:07 -0800 BE THE CHANGE you seek in our community. Devote some time volunteering on one of Longview’s many boards or commissions.”
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The announcement was dated August 26, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The announcement invites residents to participate in local governance through volunteer roles“Volunteer to serve on a board or commission! — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:51:07 -0800 BE THE CHANGE you seek in our community. Devote some time volunteering on one of Longview’s many boards or commissions.”
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City Manager Jennifer Wills highlighted community engagement in a separate August 10, 2026, update“On the Move with the City Manager - It Starts With Us — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:35:55 -0800 City Manager Jennifer Wills reflects on how everyday conversations shape the way people see Longview and why the community’s challenges should not define it. Source: https://www.mylongview.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1356”
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Everyday conversations shape how people view Longview according to City Manager Jennifer Wills“City Manager Jennifer Wills reflects on how everyday conversations shape the way people see Longview and why the community’s challenges should not define it.”
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The city's challenges should not define it according to City Manager Jennifer Wills“City Manager Jennifer Wills reflects on how everyday conversations shape the way people see Longview and why the community’s challenges should not define it.”
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The city referenced a 17-hour fire at PNW Metals“Inside the 17-Hour PNW Metals Fire — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:29:21 -0800 Source: https://www.mylongview.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1355”
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The fire at PNW Metals occurred on August 10, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.