Citizens who are not currently registered to vote in the state of Washington may register for the Aug. 2, 2016 primary and special election by appearing in person at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver through Monday, July 25.
All voters in Clark County will receive ballots for this election.
A sample ballot listing all ballot measures and candidates appearing on the Aug. 2 election is now available on the Clark County Elections Office website at clarkvotes.org.
Vancouver, WA – Two more neighborhood parks will be built this summer to provide additional recreation within easy walking distance of nearby residents.
County Manager Mark McCauley this week awarded a $934,700 contract to Robertson & Olson Construction Inc. of Camas to build Sorenson Neighborhood Park in the Felida area and Tower Crest Neighborhood Park in the East Minnehaha area.
Construction is expected to begin in July and wrap up this fall, before the start of rainy weather.
On Tuesday, June 28, beginning at 2 p.m., 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 August 2, 2016 Primary and Special Election. The test will be held at the Clark County Elections Office, 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. Ballots will be mailed on July 15. Members of the news media, candidates and the public are invited to attend this test, which is a requirement of Washington State law.
Vancouver, WA ̶ Capping three years of work, the Board of County Councilors Tuesday adopted a plan that will guide growth in Clark County over the next 20 years.
The 435-page Comprehensive Growth Management Plan final update now goes to the state Department of Commerce. By law, Clark County is required to complete the updated plan by June 30, 2016.
Vancouver, WA ‒ Swim season is off to a safe start at Klineline Pond as life jackets are replenished and lifeguards begin their duties at Klineline the last two weekends of June. Daily summer coverage starts Friday, July 1.
Klineline Pond and Marine Park Boat Launch life jacket loaner stations are stocked with more than 100 life jackets for the Safe Kids Clark County program, thanks to a donation from the International Order of the Blue Gavel Nautical Safety Foundation. The new jackets will replace worn-out, weathered and missing jackets.
Temporary traffic, turning restrictions will be in place for five days starting Monday, June 20
Vancouver, WA – A project to widen and improve a section of Northeast 94th Avenue will begin to wrap up next week with intensive construction north of Padden Parkway.
Tapani Inc., a Battle Ground contractor, will do major excavating, utility and paving work for five days, Monday through Friday. Construction will require the following traffic restrictions:
Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business program will host a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m., Thursday, June 16, at Gray’s at the Park inside the Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th St.
The Morning Blend event provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. A Vancouver Hilton spokesperson will start the June 16 event and share a brief history of the hotel’s green initiatives, current practices and achievements.
Vancouver, WA – The Board of County Councilors will meet Tuesday, June 21 to discuss and decide changes to the local growth management plan.
Efforts to update the plan have been in progress since 2013. An update must be submitted to the Washington Department of Commerce by June 30 to comply with the state’s Growth Management Act.
Vancouver, WA – A contractor will replace the culvert carrying Gee Creek under Carty Road, just east of Northwest Ecklund Road.
The project also includes repaving more than two miles of road south of Ridgefield and installing or upgrading guardrails.
The road, from Northwest Hillhurst Road east to Northeast 10th Avenue, will be open only to residents and businesses from mid-June through September.
A 1,200-foot section will be closed to all traffic during culvert replacement. Detour signs will help guide drivers around the temporary road closure.
Vancouver, WA – New rules are in effect for fireworks during the upcoming July 4 holiday. Discharge is allowed:
The rules apply to unincorporated areas of Clark County. Residents within city limits should check with local jurisdictions for current requirements.
