The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) recently awarded the Clark County Auditor’s Office with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year that ended Dec. 31, 2023. The GFOA also announced that the Auditor’s Office received the Award for Outstanding Achievement for its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).

Clark County Public Works is converting the existing stop-sign-controlled intersection at Northeast Ward and Davis roads to a single-lane roundabout. This intersection was the site of 44 crashes between 2015 and 2025. Twelve crashes resulted in injuries. Most of the crashes involved left turns, collisions with fixed objects, or were rear-end collisions. Roundabouts reduce the incidence of these types of collisions. This project will improve traffic safety and accommodate the area’s increasing traffic. 

The county manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and educational access television and cable television franchising to fill an opening on the volunteer city/county Telecommunications Commission. Applicants must be Clark County residents.

The unfinished three-year term begins immediately and ends May 31, 2027.

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 La Center.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens. 

Clark County is revising its Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, a 20-year guide for forecasted population, housing and employment needs through 2045. Selection of a preferred land use alternative is the next step in the update process. 

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 two upcoming events in Vancouver.

The Tax Exemption Program for senior citizens and people with disabilities can reduce property tax liability for qualifying homeowners. Eligibility is based on age or disability, home ownership, residency, and income. Participants are not required to repay the taxes, and their homes are not subject to property liens. 

The Commission on Aging’s charge is to provide leadership in addressing the special needs of the aging population and to manage and assist with the implementation of the county’s Aging Readiness Plan.  This month, the Commission focuses on Chapter 2 of the Aging Readiness Plan—Healthy Communities. The COA and their guests will discuss opportunities and programs oriented to older adults and physical fitness. Join us in welcoming representatives from the City of Vancouver’s Marshall and Firstenburg Community Centers. 

Clark County Animal Protection and Control with support of the Sheriff’s Office facilitated the seizure and rescue of 26 goats, 5 sheep, and 14 chickens. Mohammad Aluauddin has been charged with 45 counts of Animal Cruelty in the first degree.  

The county manager is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Clark County Development and Engineering Advisory Board, DEAB. 

The positions are for the following: 

• Representative of Southwest Washington Contractor’s Association
• Professional associated with Commercial/Industrial Development Industry

Application deadline for the Contractor’s Association opening is 5 pm July 25, and the deadline for the commercial/industrial opening is 5 pm Monday, June 30.

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.