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.
• Community Planning
• Assessor
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.
• Community Planning
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.
• Community Development
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.
• Community Development
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.
• 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.