Originally published Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 6:39 AM
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Vancouver may add Fort for name recognition
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A campaign to change the name of Vancouver to Fort Vancouver is gaining support.
VANCOUVER, Wash. — A campaign to change the name of Vancouver to Fort Vancouver is gaining support.
The Vancouver Columbian reports today's election could put a majority on the city council in favor of sending the proposal to voters.
Supporters of the name change say it would avoid the long-running confusion with Vancouver, British Columbia.
Opponents include Mayor Royce Pollard, who says there are no other Vancouvers in the United States.
A customer relations coordinator for the Post Office in Portland, Ronald Anderson, says changing the name to Fort Vancouver would cause minimal problems because mail is distributed by zip codes.
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