Clark County is seeking applicants to fill five positions on the nine-member Clark Communities Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Volunteer service will be a four-year commitment. Residents living anywhere in Clark County can apply.
People with experience and expertise in advocating for biking, walking, transit, active transportation, mobility issues, public speaking or serving on boards and commissions are encouraged to apply.
The Clark County Council today authorized a settlement with former county employees Don Benton, Susan Rice and Chris Clifford that fully and finally resolves their pending claims against Clark County and resolves any related insurance coverage claims between Clark County and its insurance carriers.
Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper reminds residents that second-installment 2021 property taxes are due on Monday, Nov.1, 2021.
If you have not received your 2021 second-installment tax statement or have lost it, please visit our website at www.clark.wa.gov/treasurer or contact the Treasurer’s Office at 564.397.2252 for a duplicate statement.
The Clark County Auditor’s Office recently released its 2020 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). This is the first year the Auditor’s Office has compiled the report. The Finance Division wrote the report in an effort to provide financial information in a more “user friendly” format than other reports the Auditor’s Office prepares.
The 2020 PAFR provides a summary of the financial information provided in the Annual Financial Report. Both reports provide information on the county’s fiscal results and condition.
Clark County has implemented and currently operates eviction prevention rent assistance programs, to assist people who are low-income impacted by the pandemic Since August 2020, these programs have provided an unprecedented $23.6M in financial assistance to 3,312 households, paying for 23,959 months of rent and utilities. Currently, approximately $800,000 in financial assistance for rent and utilities is going out to about 100 additional households each week.
The Commission on Aging will hear about the intersection of older adults, housing, and homelessness. The meeting will include guest experts and a discussion about what our community can do better to address the rise in homelessness for older adults living in Clark County. The discussion will involve learning about multiple housing and supportive services initiatives in the region.
The discussion will take place during the Commission on Aging’s monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. Meetings are currently in an online format.
Meeting guests include:
Clark County Public Health has elevated blue-green algae advisories at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas from warning to danger.
Water samples collected last week showed both lakes continue to have elevated levels of cyanotoxins. Additionally, blue-green algae are now accumulating in many areas of both lakes, including at boat launches and other public access points.
Danger signs are being posted at the public access points at both lakes.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill four volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
The open positions represent the stakeholders below:
Terms for all positions begin immediately and end Sept. 30, 2024.
Clark County is accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the local civil service commission for the Sheriff’s Office created under state law (RCW 41.14).
The five-member commission is required to oversee certain employment and personnel matters. The primary focus is to ensure that pre-employment testing and hiring is fair, valid and non-discriminatory. The commission also presides over appeal hearings. Civil service commissioners are appointed by the Clark County Council.
Please note: The link in the second to last paragraph was updated on Sept. 1, 2021. The original link provided was broken.
The county manager is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
