Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County recognizes that older adults are valuable contributors to the vitality of this community. To encourage and support older adults for their contributions, the Clark County Commission on Aging has established a program to recognize older adults by means of an annual award. The COA celebrates 2026 by presenting the 7th annual Silver Citizen Award at their final meeting of the year. This year’s award recognizes two deserved givers: Bernie Gerhardt and Ed Dawson.

The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants to fill an unexpired term on the Public Health Advisory Council. The position is for a doctor of veterinary medicine who is working in Clark County. The term for the volunteer position begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2027.

The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, 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. 

The Clark County Auto License office will be closed Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. 

Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.

Commission has three meetings left in 2026

The Clark County Charter Review Commission will resume weekly meetings beginning Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027. Meetings will be 5-7 pm each Wednesday. 

The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a public meeting 4-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

The meeting will be on the Teams platform. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting can click here to join the meeting and use the meeting password b6Bg3UJ3 or call 1.213.262.7043 and use the access code 581 926 630.

As seasonal celebrations end, Clark County residents are encouraged to compost pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns instead of tossing them in the garbage. Composting returns valuable nutrients to the soil and supports healthier gardens and landscapes.  

Greater Vancouver Chamber recognizes Topper’s public service, affordable housing leadership and commitment to Clark County residents

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper has been named the Greater Vancouver Chamber’s 2026 Statesperson of the Year, recognizing her longstanding commitment to public service, collaborative leadership and efforts to expand opportunity for residents throughout Clark County.

Beginning at 8:30 am Wednesday, Nov. 4, elections officials will perform a batch audit of approximately 600 ballots randomly selected as part of a manual comparison against machine results.  

For this comparison, approximately 600 ballots from the United States Representative Third Congressional District race will be counted by hand, to confirm that the ballot tabulation equipment tabulated votes properly. The selected ballots will be counted in the total returns on Election Day.

The Clark County Treasurer’s Office reminds taxpayers that property taxes are due Monday, Nov. 2, this year because Oct. 31, falls on a weekend. 

“Taxpayers have until Monday, Nov. 2, to pay their property taxes this year,” said Treasurer Alishia Topper. “For the final two days of the tax season, we’re offering a convenient drive-through payment drop-off option. Those who choose to pay by mail should make sure their payment is postmarked by Nov. 2, to be considered on time.”