Vancouver, Wash. — The Clark County Auditor’s Office is accepting letters of interest from citizen volunteers who wish to serve on the county’s official Audit Oversight Committee. This three-member board also includes the county auditor and one county councilor.
The committee is responsible for:
Vancouver, Wash. – Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson is visiting Clark County to greet Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper, who began her term in January 2019. The Treasurer’s Office is hosting a public reception to welcome Davidson to Clark County and highlight the work of the Public Service Center Joint Lobby.
Treasurer Topper invites the community to join both treasurers, along with Clark County Assessor Peter Van Nortwick and Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey to the reception.
Vancouver, Wash. – Members of the public can learn more about an upcoming project to improve trail access and amenities at Lower Daybreak Park during an open house next week.
Public Works will host the open house from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the commons area at Daybreak Schools, 1900 NW 20th Ave., Battle Ground. Those interested in attending can stop by anytime during the event to discuss the project, ask questions of county staff, and offer comments and suggestions.
Vancouver, WA - On Friday, August 16, at 10 am, a public lot drawing will be conducted to determine ballot order for the Washougal School District, Director, District 1 race.
This public drawing will be held at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver, and may be witnessed by the news media, the public and by any candidate.
Vancouver, Wash. ‒ The Clark County Auditor’s Office provides a printed voters’ guide with information about candidates and ballot measures for voters to make informed decisions when voting the ballot for each primary and general election. The voters’ guide includes statements by and photographs of candidates for elective offices as well as local ballot measures with supporting and opposing statements written by citizens.
Clark County Public Health has downgraded the advisory at Vancouver Lake and lifted the closure of the swim beach. Blooms of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have dissipated at the swim beach and the flushing channel near the swim beach. The bloom at the Burnt Bridge Creek inlet is still present.
Public Health has had Vancouver Lake under advisory since June 12, when staff first detected blue-green algae blooms at the lake. The lake will be downgraded to a caution advisory and remain under advisory as long as blooms are present.
Vancouver, Wash. – In its last meeting today, the Clark County Correction Facility Advisory Commission, CFAC, approved a final report that will be presented to the Clark County Council at a work session in September. The commission approved the report after making some amendments during the meeting.
Vancouver, Wash. - Advance care planning is not just about getting older. At any age, a medical crisis could leave you too ill to make your own healthcare decisions. Even if you are not sick now, planning for health care in the future is an important step to insure you receive the medical care you would want, if you are unable to speak for yourself and others are making the decisions for you.
Learn how to navigate the process of completing your Healthcare Directive and Durable Power of Attorney at the next meeting of the Commission on Aging, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Vancouver, Wash. – Beginning in January 2020, Clark County residents will see major changes to the Property Tax Exemption Program for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. The Clark County Assessor’s Office administers the program which is designed to provide tax relief to qualifying homeowners. It is estimated an additional 16,000 people may qualify based on data received by the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau-American Community Survey.
The Washington State Legislature approved these changes when it passed Senate Bill 5160 during the last session.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board is accepting nominations of businesses and individuals for the Disability Employment Awareness Community Awards.
The awards honor the role people with developmental disabilities have in a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize leadership in the business community.
Nominations are sought in the following categories:
