Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Charter Review Commission has scheduled meetings for the remainder of 2021 to accommodate moving forward with evaluating possible items for the 2022 general election ballot.
The commission’s meetings moving forward will be 5 pm on the following Wednesdays:
Vancouver, Wash. – For the 14th consecutive year, the Salmon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant received the Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance award from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
Clark County is seeking nominations of businesses and individuals for its annual Clark County Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards. The awards honor the role people with developmental disabilities have in assisting us to achieve a dynamic, productive workforce and recognize the leadership of the business community. The event also celebrates October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Awards will be given for the following categories:
At the close of the regular candidate filing period on Friday, May 21, 2021, Clark County election officials had not received candidate filings for the Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, Commissioner, Position No. 7. Pursuant to Washington state law, an additional special three-day filing period must be held for these offices. This special 3-day filing was conducted Aug. 4-6.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Recycled Arts Festival is bringing the spirit of the annual event into Clark County homes with a video series showcasing local artists and virtual kid-friendly crafting event.
The popular Clark County Recycled Arts Festival is known for its eclectic vibe. The festival showcases artwork made of recycled materials and aims to educate and excite Clark County residents about waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
The Clark County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 9:30 am Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
The meeting will be held via WebEx, and participation information is below.
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.
The board of the Clark County Public Facilities District will hold a public meeting 4-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.
The meeting will be on the Cisco Webex platform. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting can use this link and use the meeting password iVjp987b9p2 or call 1.408.418.9388 and use the access code 1464072077##.
Clark County Public Health has issued warning advisories for Lacamas Lake and Round Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from blue-green algae.
Public Health collected water samples from both Camas lakes on Monday. Results revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning signs are being placed at public access points at both lakes.
Cyanotoxins can be harmful to people, especially young children, and deadly for small pets that drink the water. Health officials recommend:
The Washington State Association of County Treasurers (WSACT) announced it has elected its Officers for 2021-22. The WSACT Officers were elected at its business meeting during the mid-summer legislative conference July 22-23 in Ellensburg, Washington. The association elected Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper as its new President.
