Clark County is holding a comment period and four open houses about planning for development and studying potential impacts as the next step in updating the local Comprehensive Growth Management Plan.
All in-person open houses are 7–8:30 p.m. Each event will start with a presentation at 7:15 p.m. followed by time to visit stations to view additional information, talk to staff, and submit comments.
Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Columbia River Gorge Commission. The appointment is for an unexpired term that begins June 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2027.
There are thirteen commissioners who serve on the Columbia River Gorge Commission. Washington and Oregon Governors appoint three commissioners each, and each of the six counties in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area appoint one commissioner. The counties are Clark, Skamania and Klickitat in Washington and Wasco, Hood River and Multnomah in Oregon.
The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for a volunteer position on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.
Applications are being accepted for the position representing small cities and towns in Clark County (cities other than Vancouver). Applicants should be a member of one of the city or town councils or a representative who lives or works in those jurisdictions. The three-year term begins immediately upon appointment.
Clark County Public Works reminds local drivers that summer is the season for road preservation projects. Road preservation includes several different methods to preserve roads and to protect the county’s transportation infrastructure. Work to apply cape seal, slurry seal, chip seal and hot mix asphalt can cause traffic delays and road closures.
Clark County Public Works, Parks and Lands invites the community to learn about the new play equipment coming this summer to Gaiser Middle School and Sifton neighborhood parks. The existing playground equipment at these parks will be replaced this summer.
At the Park Play Date events, attendees can view images of the new playground equipment that will be installed. The events will also feature lawn games, activities and sweet treats. Parks staff will be in attendance to discuss the new playground equipment and other park projects.
Vancouver, Wash. – Interested Clark County residents with freight expertise are invited to apply for an open position on the Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group (CAG).
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, May 22.
Vancouver, Wash. – The Clark County Finance Committee is scheduled to be held on the second floor of the Public Service Center, Room 243 at 9:30 am Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.030(2), which encourages public agencies to provide public access to meetings, this meeting can also be viewed via Teams or joined telephonically.
Construction is beginning to convert the intersection of Northeast 119th Street and Northeast 152nd Avenue to a single-lane roundabout. Currently, traffic on Northeast 119th Street is controlled by traffic signals at the intersection with Northeast 152nd Avenue. The intersection has been the site of several severe crashes in the last 10 years, resulting in multiple serious injuries and two fatalities. Due to the number and severity of crashes, the intersection was identified as a high priority for reconstruction to minimize crash risk and severity.
Host a party, potluck or special event at a Clark County park. Picnic shelters at eleven county parks are available to reserve for dates between April 1 and Oct. 31. Many shelters have electricity and water. Some shelters have features like fireplaces and barbeques.
Shelters are available to reserve at:
