The Washington Public Treasurers Association has awarded a Certificate of Excellence to Clark County for its Investment Policy. The policy was judged by an impartial statewide panel as meeting the high standards of the Investment Policy Certification Program. 

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper is responsible for the management of a government investment portfolio with an average balance of $1.1 billion. Investment decisions are governed by state statute and the Clark County Investment Policy at the direction of a Finance Committee. 

The next Clark County Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 9:30 am Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, 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. 

Clark County was awarded two 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Twelve awards were granted, and Clark County is one of only two local jurisdictions that received more than one award this year.

The Clark County Aging Readiness Plan (ARP) update received the Judge’s Merit award which recognizes success in more than one judged category. The ARP identifies strategies to improve the community’s capacity to support its growing older population for all of the jurisdictions within the county.

The Vancouver Girls Softball Association fields on the Salmon Creek Greenway and the greenway trail are closed until further notice due to a water line break that caused a nearby sewer line to leak Monday morning. Visitors are asked to look to alternative recreation locations at this time. 

Clark County Public Works, Clark Public Utilities, Clark Regional Wastewater District and Clark County Public Health are actively responding to address the situation and make additional repairs as needed. 

Clark County Public Health has lifted its warning advisory at Vancouver Lake. Water samples collected from the lake on Monday, Aug. 5 show toxin levels are below thresholds set by the Washington Department of Health.

The warning signs posted at the lake are being removed. However, algal blooms remain in several areas of the lake, including the swim beach and flushing channel. As long as blooms of harmful algae are present, toxin levels could increase as conditions at the lake change. 

The Clark County Board of Health is accepting applications for a Public Health Advisory Council position representing the educational community. The term for the volunteer position begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2027. 

The county manager is seeking to fill three open positions on the Clean Water Commission, an advisory group representing the community’s needs and interests in stormwater management decisions. Two terms begin October 2024 and end December 2027. One term begins January 2025 and ends December 2027.

Every election, the Clark County Auditor’s Office provides an online and printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make an informed decision when voting. The November voters’ guide includes local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.

Clark County is seeking community input to help plan for climate change. There are currently two surveys open for community members to provide feedback. These surveys are part of a series of activities throughout the year that will inform the county’s new climate chapter for its comprehensive plan.

The Clark County Commission on Aging continues its “Prepare in a Year” discussion series. Last month you met your neighbors. This month, join us to learn about the communities where you live, work, and play. Experts from CRESA, Clark County’s regional emergency services agency, will discuss the topic and answer questions from the audience. 

The meeting will be 4:30 pm Wednesday, Aug. 21.