Clark County and the City of Vancouver are seeking applicants for three seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2023. Two of the seats will be appointed by the Vancouver City Council and one seat will be appointed by the County Council.
The seven-member volunteer commission is responsible for:
The Clark County Aging Readiness Plan assesses the county's readiness to serve as home for a growing number of older residents. The plan was approved in 2012 and includes strategies to improve the community’s capacity to support its growing older population and ultimately benefit all ages.
A contractor will repair a small area of the Klineline Pond parking lot at Salmon Creek Regional Park beginning Wednesday, April 19. Lakeside Industries will replace damaged concrete at the entrance to the bridge over Salmon Creek. The work area will be blocked with cones, signs and caution tape. While the parking lot will remain open, visitors are asked to avoid the work area. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, April 21, weather permitting.
Clark County is seeking applicants for four positions on its Commission on Aging. The commission manages and implements the county’s Aging Readiness Plan and fosters countywide awareness, dialogue and insight into challenges and opportunities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities.
The submission deadline has been extended to 4 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023. Applicants should submit a résumé and letter of interest to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, at Michelle.Pfenning@clark.wa.gov. Applications also may be mailed to P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000.
Clark County Public Health’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 12 for an all-day staff training event. Online services will continue to be available.
Beginning Friday, April 7, ballots will be mailed to all registered voters who reside in the Washougal and Woodland School Districts.
Children’s Justice Center to hold awareness walk and learn on April 23
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council today proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. The proclamation was presenting during the council’s public hearing. It is available on the county’s website.
As part of the county’s efforts on the 2025 Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, Clark County Council will hold a work session and conduct a public hearing to take public testimony and select a 2045 population projection from the range provided by the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM).
The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will be available to answer questions and enroll property owners in the county’s property tax relief program at an upcoming public event.
The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens.
The Clark County Auditor’s Auto License Office in downtown Vancouver is updating its hours of operation.
Effective Monday, April 3, 2023, the hours for walk-in and phone services will be 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The office is located 1408 Franklin St.
Clark County has nine subagent locations through the county to serve residents. To see a list of subagent locations and their hours of operation visit the county website at https://clark.wa.gov/auditor/licensing-locations.
