Clark County seeks applicants for parks advisory board

Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the seven-member Parks Advisory Board. The term would begin upon appointment and end Dec. 31, 2025. Board members serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, a member can apply again. There is no limit on how many terms a member can serve. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, July 14. The Parks Advisory Board advises the Clark County Council and county staff on parks planning, acquisition, development, and related issues. Applicants must be residents of Clark County. The county is looking for applicants from historically underserved or underrepresented populations including people who can bring ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity to the group. A board member located in north Clark County or in a rural area is preferred to assist with geographic diversity. The advisory board meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. The board typically meets at the Luke Jensen Sports Complex, 4000 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, which is served by C-TRAN’s Route 78 bus. The board is currently holding meetings in a hybrid format using Microsoft Teams in conjunction with the in-person gatherings. Clark County is a growing and diverse community with many residents speaking languages other than English. The Parks Advisory Board values the community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The board encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who can fluently speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to include that information in their application. Residents with a passion for parks and the ability to commit to volunteer hours beyond monthly board meetings are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should submit a brief letter of interest and resume to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or by email at michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov. For more information about the parks board, visit clark.wa.gov/public-works/parks-advisory-board.

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