Clark County has implemented and currently operates eviction prevention rent assistance programs, especially to assist people impacted by the pandemic. These programs have provided an unprecedented $17,549,533.63 in financial assistance since August 2020 and are currently serving an average of 100 additional households per week by providing an average of $725,183 per week in financial assistance.

The Clark County Council at its July 14 meeting decided to re-open its public meetings to in-person attendance beginning Aug. 1. The first council meeting that will be open to the public will be the Tuesday, Aug. 3 public hearing that begins at 10 a.m.

Clark County residents can learn how to improve their garden’s health, as well as the health of the community, in this year’s virtual Natural Garden Tour. The virtual event allows people to visit local gardens maintained using earth-friendly techniques and hear from host gardeners.

The Commission on Aging will hear about the importance food plays in chronic illness, mental and physical health. The meeting will include guest experts and a discussion about what our community can do to better meet the nutritional needs of our older community members, both during a global pandemic and in less stressful times.

The discussion will take place during the Commission on Aging’s monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Meetings are currently in an online format.

Meeting guests include:

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works will reopen picnic shelter reservations for the remainder of the 2021 season, and most of the 2022 season, effective Tuesday, July 13.

Park goers can reserve their favorite picnic shelters at Clark County parks between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2021. Those planning in advance can now make their reservations up to 12 months in advance for events held between May 1, and Sept. 30, 2022.

Beginning Friday, July 16, ballots will be in the mail to all registered voters in the following jurisdictions: city of Camas Wards 1 and 3, city of La Center, city of Vancouver, city of Washougal, Town of Yacolt, Battle Ground School District, Evergreen Public Schools, Hockinson School District, Vancouver Public Schools, Fire Protection District No. 5, Clark Regional Wastewater District and Emergency Medical Service District No. 1.

Each year, the Clark County Auditor’s Office publishes a voters’ pamphlet for the primary election and mails it to all households in Clark County. It includes candidate statements and photographs and local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizen committees. A legislative body placing a measure on the ballot shall appoint a committee to write a supporting statement and another committee to write an opposing statement.

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:

As part of the governor’s Washington Ready reopening plan, the Clark County Permit Center is now open for appointment-only, in-person services.

Anyone wishing to make an appointment in the county’s Permit Center can send a request to permitservicesappt@clark.wa.gov. Permit Center staff will respond to inquiries within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants to fill up to 24 available positions on two Camp Bonneville Advisory Committees.

With approval from the Clark County Council, Public Works established two advisory committees to inform and make recommendations for the Master Planning process for Camp Bonneville.

The Technical Advisory Committee will consist of eight to 12 members with expertise and background in: