Charter Review Commission 2026-2027
The Charter Review Commission will review the county's charter and potentially make recommendations for amendments. Fifteen commissioners were elected in the November 2025 general election; three commissioners for each of the five County Councilor districts. Commissioner terms began Jan. 1, 2026, and end Dec. 31, 2027.
Any proposed amendments to the county charter must be approved by Clark County voters in a General Election.
Charter Review Commission Meetings are held via hybrid format. You can join in person, on the 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666, or virtually every Wednesday, beginning February 4, 2026, starting at 5:00PM.
You can provide public comment by attending in person at the Public Service Center in conference room 679, via phone, or online via WebEx.
Comments can be sent via email to the Commission at: charterreview@clark.wa.gov.
"Please note: All comments to the Commission are public and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.
All documents are in PDF format unless noted otherwise.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSIONERS
District 1
Patrick Adigweme
Ann Donnelly
Eric LaBrant
District 2
Brandon Erickson, Chair
Cathie Garber, Secretary
Kim Hamlik
District 3
Ben Christly
Janet Landesberg
John Jay
District 4
Liz Cline
Dorothy Gasque
Morgan Holmgren
District 5
Brad Benton
Duncan Hoss, Vice Chair
Peter Silliman
Meetings
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) 2021 Approved Measures Debrief Subcommittee: Discuss remaining documentation items and assignments on the measures approved in the November 2021 election. |
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The Charter Review Commission has canceled the remainder of their meetings that were scheduled for: December 15, 2021 |
*meetings canceled* |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Subcommittee: draft language for the 2022 Charter Review Commission amendments |
*meeting canceled* |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: -Roll Call |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: -Roll Call |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Subcommittee: draft language for the 2022 Charter Review Commission amendments. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission |
*meeting has been canceled* |
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Virtual Town Hall via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) The Charter Review Commission will present information on proposed amendments to the County Charter for consideration of placing onto the 2022 general election ballot.
The public is encouraged to give their feedback on charter changes by calling or logging in using the information above. If you would like to provide written comment you may do so by clicking the "Submit Public Comment" icon at the top of this page. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) 2021 Approved Measures Debrief Subcommittee: discuss legislative intent and transitional documents to help the County move towards implementing the approved amendments. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Subcommittee: draft language for the 2022 Charter Review Commission amendments. |
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Virtual Town Hall via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) The Charter Review Commission will present information on proposed amendments to the County Charter for consideration of placing onto the 2022 general election ballot.
The public is encouraged to give their feedback on charter changes by calling or logging in using the information above. If you would like to provide written comment you may do so by clicking the "Submit Public Comment" icon at the top of this page. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Charter Preamble: develop language for a Preamble for the Clark County Charter and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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*The Regular Charter Review meeting has been canceled* |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Subcommittee: draft language for the 2022 Charter Review Commission amendments. |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: -Approval of the Agenda |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications and Public Information Sub-Committee: prep for 2022 Measures public outreach, and to present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
*meeting canceled |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: -Approval of the Agenda |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Nonpartisan Redistricting: develop language regarding Nonpartisan Redistricting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Charter Preamble: develop language for a Preamble for the Clark County Charter and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
*meeting has been canceled |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
*meeting has been canceled |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Charter Preamble: develop language for a Preamble for the Clark County Charter and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: -Approval of the Agenda |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) County Manager Appointment and Executive Consultations: develop language regarding County Manager Appointment and Executive Consultation for the Clark County Charter, and to present to the full Charter Review Commission |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Charter Preamble/How-To Guide: develop language for a Preamble and How-To Guide for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ranked Choice Voting: explore Ranked Choice Voting for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications and Public Information Sub-Committee |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Initiative and Referendum: develop language regarding Initiative and Referendum for the Clark County Charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Vacancy Provisions: develop language for vacancy provisions for the Clark County charter, and present to the full Charter Review Commission. |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: Charter Review Commission: |
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CANCELED Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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CANCELLED Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: - Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: - Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Virtual Town Hall & Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) The Charter Review Commission will present information on potential changes to the county’s charter and seek feedback from town hall participants.
The public is encouraged to give their feedback on charter changes by calling or logging in using the information above. If you would like to provide written comment you may do so by clicking the "Submit Public Comment" icon at the top of this page. 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Virtual Town Hall 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Charter Review Commission Meeting |
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Charter Review Commission Virtual Town Hall via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) The Charter Review Commission will present information on potential changes to the county’s charter and seek feedback from town hall participants.
The public is encouraged to give their feedback on charter changes by calling or logging in using the information above. If you would like to provide written comment you may do so by clicking the "Submit Public Comment" icon at the top of this page. Town Hall Presentation - Overview of Charter Review Process |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting & Virtual Town Hall via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) The Charter Review Commission will present information on potential changes to the county’s charter and seek feedback from town hall participants.
The public is encouraged to give their feedback on charter changes by calling or logging in using the information above. If you would like to provide written comment you may do so by clicking the "Submit Public Comment" icon at the top of this page. - Call to Order |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: - Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ethics Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23)
Public Comment: - Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Council Districts Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Drafting Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Clarification Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Ethics Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Public Comment:
- Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Public Comment:
- Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Five (5) Districts Sub-Committee Meeting: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Role of Council Chair Position Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Public Comment:
- Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Communications Sub-Committee: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Public Comment:
- Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Sub-Committee Meeting via WebEx (audio only) Partisan/Non-Partisan County Elected Offices: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Public Comment:
- Send written comments to: tina.redline@clark.wa.gov Charter Review Commission: |
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Charter Review Commission Meeting via WebEx (audio only) or CVTV (Comcast channel 23) Charter Review Commission: |