🎧 Clark County Charter Amendments Head to Voters in 2026
The 15-member commission has been reviewing the county’s charter and has developed multiple proposed amendments
VANCOUVER – The Clark County Charter Review Commission has scheduled a public meeting to determine which proposed charter amendments will be placed on the 2026 general election ballot.
The meeting will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. The commission holds hybrid meetings, and the public is encouraged to participate as follows:
Meeting Link
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388
Webinar number: 2480 911 8777
Webinar password: CRC2026 (2722026 when dialing from a phone or video system)
- In person attendance in Suite 679 of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St.
- Submit written comments to the County Manager’s Office, c/o Michelle Pfenning, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000; or email michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
- The commission also will hear public comment at the public meeting.
The 15-member commission has been reviewing the county’s charter and has developed multiple proposed amendments. Any amendments to the county charter must go before Clark County voters in a general election.
More information on the Charter Review Commission including meeting recordings and a list of proposed amendments is available on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-review-commission-2026-2027.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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