Commissioners are available for speaking engagements to discuss proposed changes

The 15-member Clark County Charter Review Commission, elected in November 2020 to review the county’s home rule charter, at their July 7, 2021, regular meeting voted to place seven Charter amendment proposals on the November 2, 2021, general election ballot.

These measures are:

• Resolution 2021-1, which would make County Executive Elected offices nonpartisan
• Resolution 2021-2, which would make County Councilor offices nonpartisan
• Resolution 2021-3, providing for a change to a five-district County Council
• Resolution 2021-4, to change the frequency of Charter reviews and the length of Charter Review commissioner terms
• Resolution 2021-5, requiring adoption of a new ethics code and a new autonomous review process
• Resolution 2021-6, to establish a diversity, equity and inclusion office and commission
• Resolution 2021-7, providing for minor corrections and technical clarifications to the Charter

To review the complete texts of the resolutions, visit https://clark.wa.gov/county-manager/meetings-agendas-archives and follow the link to July 7, 2021, meeting.

Each amendment measure requires a majority approval by the voters of Clark County in the November general election in order to take effect.

“These amendment proposals are the result of an extensive, and intensive amount of work by the Charter Review Commission members, as well as a substantial amount of input from the community. We are proud to be able to present these amendment proposals to the voters of Clark County for their consideration in November,” stated Commission co-chairs Kim Harless and Chuck Green.

Charter Review commissioners available for speaking engagements

As mentioned in an earlier news release, members of the Charter Review Commission are available to visit organizations to discuss the review process and the proposed changes. Commissioners are ready to meet with neighborhood associations, religious groups, community organizations and others.

To have a commission speak to your group, submit a speaker request form on the county’s website.

CONTACT:
Joni McAnally, communications specialist, County Manager's Office
564.397.4306, joni.mcanally@clark.wa.gov