At 10 am on Thursday, Oct. 7, 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 Nov. 2 general and special election.

The test will be held at the Elections Office, 1408 Franklin St. Members of the news media, candidates, 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, Oct. 15.   

Clark County Fire Marshal Dan Young announced today he is lifting the ban on outdoor debris burning in unincorporated Clark County, effective immediately.

Young urges residents to be vigilant when burning and always attend a permitted fire until it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch.

Permits are required for burning yard debris and land clearing. For more information, visit the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/code-administration/outdoor-burning.

Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free composting webinars this fall. The seven webinars will highlight personal changes that can help protect the planet.

Here are the webinars offered this fall:

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County has implemented and currently operates eviction prevention rent assistance programs, to assist people who are low-income impacted by the pandemic. These programs have provided an unprecedented $25.2M in financial assistance to 3,447 households, paying for 25,867 months of rent and utilities since August 2020. Approximately $750,000 in financial assistance for rent and utilities is going out to about 100 additional households each week.

The Clark County Fire Marshal Dan Young is lifting the ban on recreational fires in Clark County effective 12:01 am Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.

The county’s ban on land clearing burning remains in place until further notice.

“The recent rain and cooler weather allows the county to safely lift the restriction on recreational fires,” said county Fire Marshal Dan Young.

Vancouver, Wash. –Clark County Public Works is seeking applicants to fill one open position on the Clean Water Commission.

The term begins immediately and ends Dec. 31, 2021.

Applicants can live anywhere in Clark County. Residents with expertise and background in environmental issues are encouraged to apply.

The nine-member advisory group makes recommendations to the Clark County Council about services, policies and financing needed to meet federal and state requirements for water quality and stormwater management improvements.

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.