Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council approved changes to county fireworks law Tuesday, including raising money for enforcement and other activities by adding a $156 permit fee on retailers who sell fireworks in tents.

Vancouver, Wash. – Earlier today, the Clark County Council approved a contract with Shawn Henessee, who has been hired to fill the county manager position.

The contract is for three years and states that Henessee’s starting salary will be $170,000 annually. His anticipated start date is Monday, July 23.

The councilors selected Henessee as county manager after conducting an extensive nationwide search.

“I look forward to starting as county manager at Clark County,” said Henessee. “It is an exciting opportunity with great employees and located in a beautiful area.”

Vancouver, WA ‒ At 10 am on Tuesday, June 19, the Clark County Elections Office will conduct a logic and accuracy test of the programming to be used to tabulate ballots and the accessible voting units for the Aug. 7 primary and special election.

The test will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Members of the news media, and jurisdictions with measures on the ballot and the public are invited to attend this test, which is required under Washington law.

Ballots will be mailed Friday, July 20.   

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Planning will host an open house later this month on proposed updates to the county’s manufactured housing and mobile home code.

The open house will be held 6-8 pm Thursday, June 28, in Building B-1 at the county’s 78th Street Operations Center, 4700 NE 78th St. County staff will present an overview of the project at 6:30 pm.

Vancouver, Wash. – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several vacant positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

Positions are based on county council districts. Open seats include elected officials from the county’s second and third districts, low-income representatives from the county’s second and third districts and community representatives from the county’s first and fourth districts.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Council unanimously approved a motion today authorizing Council Chair Marc Boldt and Interim County Manager Jim Rumpeltes to develop a contract with Shawn Henessee to become the next county manager.

“We believe Shawn’s strong background in local government and his character make him a good choice for county manager,” said Boldt.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Human Resources Department will not post new job notices or accept job applications from June 1-25, in order to accommodate a software update.

The county is updating its recruitment software to Workday. The current system will not be available for potential job applicants during the transition.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience while we make this upgrade to provide a better, more efficient experience for job applicants,” said Kathleen Otto, Human Resources director.

Vancouver, Wash. – The ACEs Action Alliance, in collaboration with Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries, is kicking off a series of community conversations about childhood trauma and resilience with a book discussion.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Elections will be hosting its annual political party observer training from 6 pm to 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in the Elections Conference Room at 1408 Franklin St.  This  training is for all persons interested in participating as a political party observer during an election cycle.

No person shall serve as an observer unless he or she has received this training.

Election observer training provides an overview of ballot processing, including the inspection process and the ballot counting equipment.

Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County STASHA, Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse, Peer Education Program is recruiting youth to fill vacant positions for the 2018-2019 program year.

STASHA peer educators advocate for healthy lifestyles and are dedicated to addressing alcohol and other drug issues among youth in Clark County. The young volunteers in this group strive to represent the diverse populations and variety of neighborhoods in the county.