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 the position of a community representative from the county’s second district on the volunteer Community Action Advisory Board.
The opening is for an unexpired three-year term which begins immediately and ends 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 encourage 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. A county district map is available on the county website.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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