
The Planning Commission is a seven-member committee that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in unincorporated Clark County
VANCOUVER – The Clark County Council is seeking volunteers to fill two openings on the county’s Planning Commission.
One position is for six years and expires Dec. 31, 2031, and one position is for a four-year term that ends Dec. 31, 2029. Both positions begin Jan. 1, 2026.
The Planning Commission is a seven-member committee that makes recommendations to the council on land-use planning, zoning and development in unincorporated Clark County. The commission also makes recommendations on issues such as growth management, roads, public facilities, development regulations and applicable county ordinances.
To apply, send a letter of interest and résumé to Jake Goodwin, Clark County Council Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or jake.goodwin@clark.wa.gov.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
Learn more about the Planning Commission on the county’s website at https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/planning-commission.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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