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• Assessor

Exemption specialists available to help property owners sign up for program

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 event in Washougal.


• County

Vancouver, Wash. – Artwork from local artists Jason Litts and Allan Oliver is currently on display at the Rebecca Anstine Gallery. The show will run through the end of June.

The gallery is on the sixth floor of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. It is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Artist statements:

Jason Litts


• Public Works

Today, Clark County and partners celebrated the construction of a new community park with a groundbreaking ceremony. Curtin Creek Community Park, located in Brush Prairie, is expected to open to the community in spring 2026.


• Treasurer

Vancouver, Wash. – The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Room 243.

Pursuant to RCW 42.30.030(2), which encourages public agencies to provide for public access to meetings, this meeting can also be viewed via Teams or joined telephonically. 


• Public Health

Clark County is partnering with Washington State Department of Ecology on a campaign that aims to make the use of reusable beverage containers a cultural norm. 


• Public Health

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission. 

The council is accepting applications for the position representing Southwest Clark County. Applicants for this position must live south of 179th Street and west of State Highway 503 or the extension thereof. The council will appoint the selected applicant to serve a three-year term that begins July 1, 2025.


• Public Works

Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants for an open volunteer park host position at Captain William Clark Regional Park at Cottonwood Beach. Volunteer park hosts live at their assigned park and assist with creating a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors. This popular 75-acre site includes 3.1 miles of easy trail that runs along a dike paralleling the Columbia River and features spectacular views of Mount Hood, along with beach and water access at Cottonwood Beach, restrooms, historic interpretive elements and reservable picnic shelters.


• Community Planning

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is seeking applicants for two seats on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The seats will be appointed by the Clark County Council.

The seven-member volunteer commission is responsible for:


• Treasurer

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper will open the drive-through tax-payment drop-off window for the final two days of April, adding a convenient payment option for customers to meet the April 30 property tax due date.

The drive-through kiosk will be available from 9 am to 4 pm on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, at the east entrance of the parking structure at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.

This convenient option is for pre-written check payments only. No other forms of payment will be accepted at the kiosk.


• Assessor

The Clark County Assessor’s office property tax exemption specialists will make a presentation on the property tax relief program at an upcoming Vancouver City Council meeting at Vancouver City Hall.

The presentation is scheduled for 6:30 pm Monday, May 5, during the city council meeting at City Hall, 415 West Sixth St.