Vancouver, Wash. – The Board of County Councilors has appointed Matt Swindell and Robin Grimwade to serve on the Planning Commission for terms beginning immediately.
Ridgefield resident Matt Swindell has served on the Ridgefield City Council and Ridgefield School District board of directors. He is a lifelong resident of Clark County with a background in construction. His term ends Dec. 31, 2017.
Vancouver, Wash. — Larry Stafford, Clark County Audit Services manager, has been named to the national Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council.
The 31-member council is responsible for advising the Governmental Accounting Standards Board on technical issues, project priorities and other matters. The board is an independent, private-sector organization that establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments.
Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting nominations for the Green Awards, which recognize local individuals and businesses that promote environmental sustainability. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.
The Clark County Green Awards celebration is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St.
Green Business award categories are large employer, small employer and green product/service.
Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The community is invited to attend the 2017 State of the County event from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St.
The event’s format will be a departure from previous years. Councilor Marc Boldt, who chairs the five-member Board of County Councilors, will speak briefly about the council’s work plan for the coming year.
Vancouver, WA – For the first time in more than a dozen years, pet license fees will go up in Vancouver, Yacolt and unincorporated Clark County, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.
The Board of County Councilors approved the increases today, and Vancouver City Council approved them in December. All three jurisdictions abide by similar codes for animal control services.
Fees have not been raised since 2004.
Here is a comparison of fees through January and what they will be starting next week:
Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s annual Property Tax Foreclosure Auction will be held online via the foreclosure auction provider Bid4Assets at www.bid4assets.com/ClarkWA.
Doug Lasher, Clark County Treasurer, said the auction will begin at 8 a.m. PST Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, and end at noon PST Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
Vancouver, Wash. – People interested in ensuring the best start for every Clark County child are encouraged to attend four community cafés this winter and spring. Each event includes the screening of an episode from the documentary, The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation, followed by a community discussion.
Vancouver, WA – Clark County Solid Waste Operations is coordinating with Waste Connections of Washington to provide make-up garbage and recycling service after recent winter storms delayed collections throughout the county.
“We appreciate the public’s patience,” said Mike Davis, environmental operations specialist. “With persistent poor road conditions, we have been balancing residents’ needs with the need to keep waste collection workers safe.”
