The fifteen-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs

VANCOUVER – The county manager is seeking applicants to fill several positions on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.

Positions include low-income representatives from the county’s third and fifth districts and a community representative from the county’s fifth district. A map of the districts is on the county website.

Term periods begin immediately and are three years, ending Dec. 31, 2026. Incumbents have the opportunity for re-appointment to two additional three-year terms. 

The fifteen-member board makes recommendations about local government funding for basic needs, self-sufficiency, and housing programs. Members also advocate for services supporting low-income communities, families and persons at local, state and federal levels. 

Clark County is looking to diversify the board composition and encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply, especially people of color and from historically oppressed or under-resourced communities. 

Interested residents must submit an application and résumé to Abby Molloy, Clark County Community Services, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or abby.molloy@clark.wa.gov. 

Application information can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/community-services/caab-community-action-advisory-board or by calling Abby Molloy at (564) 397-7832. 

Deadline is Friday, Feb. 16.

Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.