Due to inclement weather, the Clark County Commission on Aging will hold its Jan. 17, 2024, work session and regular meetings in a remote format. The work session begins at 3:15 pm and the regular meeting begins at 4:30 pm.
Community members may still participate by calling in or joining via computer as outlined on the county’s website. Meeting agendas are available on the same web page.
Due to inclement weather, Clark County Community Services has rescheduled a public forum that was to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Wednesday, Jan. 31.
The public forum is to discuss and get feedback on the findings of the county’s 2023 Low-Income Survey of Needs. This feedback will be included in the final Community Needs Assessment report and will help determine spending decisions countywide.
Ridgefield Community Forum
Due to inclement weather, Clark County offices are closed to in-person services on Tuesday, Jan. 16. This closure includes the Joint Lobby which provides in-person services for the Treasurer, Auditor and Assessor’s offices. Some county services are available online or by phone. Please see individual departments on the county’s website at www.clark.wa.gov.
Council meeting schedule
The following council meetings will be remote only:
The following roads are CLOSED Sunday, Jan. 14:
As part of the county’s efforts on the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, Clark County Council will hold a work session on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to consider population, housing and employment allocation.
Both meetings will be held in a hybrid format with options to join in person in the sixth-floor Hearing Room at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. or virtually via Webex.
Clark County road closures
Update, 8:45 a.m. Jan. 11
All roads have reopened.
REOPENED: Northeast 389th Street at Northeast Jenny Creek Road/Northeast 21st Avenue, due to down powerlines.
REOPENED: Northwest 389th Street and Northwest 9th Avenue, due to downed trees and powerlines blocking all lanes.
Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands, is completing a multiyear process to develop a sustainability plan for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The plan guides how the division will implement the site’s master plan while increasing public access and improving the site’s financial sustainability. The plan was developed with participation of a steering committee and community input. The final plan will be considered by council for approval.
Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2024 Green Awards, an annual celebration and awards program recognizing leaders in environmental sustainability.
Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for organizations and individuals who consider the environment in decision-making and practices. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
The Clark County Commission on Aging is focusing this year on emergency preparedness, particularly for people 50 and older. Emergency preparedness is crucial to maintaining quality of life and particularly important for older adults, who are among those most impacted by major health events or hazards. Given this, the commission is dedicating eight monthly meetings to increase awareness about what emergency preparedness is, and what it can look like on a personal, neighborhood, community, and regional level.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
Applications from Clark County residents are being accepted for the following positions:
