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Clark County Local Homeless Housing Plan
Clark County's Local Homeless Housing Plan (LHHP) is currently in the development process. The county will be working with Council for the Homeless as the lead entity that engages in LHHP development. ECOnorthwest is the consultant group that will assist in executing the LHHP. Please visit the Washington State Department of Commerce website for LHHP guidelines.
Public Hearing Opportunity
Subject: Proposed adoption of the 5-year Local Homeless Housing Plan
Hearing Date/Time: November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm
Location: Council Meetings are held in a hybrid format. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually.
Participation: If you would like to participate in public comment, you can come to the Public Service Center 6th floor Hearing Room, provide comment over the phone, or by logging into WebEx.
The Clark County Department of Community Services will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm to receive testimony on the Local Homeless Housing Plan. Following the hearing, Clark County Council is anticipated to consider formal adoption of the plan at this same meeting.
For questions, contact kayla-renee.williams@clark.wa.gov.
Timeline of Clark County's Local Homeless Housing Plan
Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| February-April 2025 | Gathering data through community outreach and the LHHP Steering Committee. |
| May-July 2025 | Research and reflect upon innovative ways to make actionable steps that are inclusive of State, County and City priorities. |
| August 2025 | Development of the LHHP draft which adheres to guidelines from Commerce. |
| October 2025 | Final draft presented to Clark County Council for feedback and endorsement. |
| November 2025 | Approval and adoption of the LHHP by Clark County Council. |
| December 2025 | Adopted LHHP will be submitted to Commerce for review. |
Local Homeless Housing Plan Steering Committee
The LHHP Steering Committee is a collaborative body responsible for guiding the implementation and oversight of the Local Homeless Housing Plan in Clark County. Comprised of key stakeholders, including local government representatives, service providers, individuals with lived experience, and community partners, the committee ensures strategic alignment, monitors progress, and advises on policy and funding priorities to address homelessness effectively.
Met committee groups: Lived experience, By/For, ES operators, DV housing providers, Outreach, Rental subsidy, PSH providers, Behavioral health administrative service organization or managed care, Coordinated entry staff
Not met groups: None.
Name | Title/Designation |
|---|---|
| Amy Reynolds | Share Vancouver- Executive Director |
| Angela Jenkins | NAACP Secretary |
| Beth Landry | YWCA- Vice President of Domestic Violence Programs |
| Calvin Chastang | Continuum of Care Committee Member and Lived Experience Representative |
| Diana Avalos Leos | Latino Leadership NW- Founder and Director |
| Glen Yung | Clark County Councilor |
| Jamie Spinelli | City of Vancouver- Homeless Response Manager |
| Johanna Inoke | Pacific Islander Association (PICAWA)- SW WA Site Manager |
| Nichole Peppers | SWACH- Executive Director |
| Scott Conger | Janus Youth- Program Director |
| Sunny Wonder | Council for the Homeless- Chief Operating Officer |
| Ty Stober | Vancouver City Councilor |
| Victoria Ferrer | Battle Ground City Councilor |