Clark County seeking applicants for drainage District No. 5 board

The Clark County Council is seeking nominations and applications to fill a vacant position for the three-member board that oversees Drainage Improvement District No. 5.

This position is for an unexpired term and ends Feb. 6, 2024. Anyone wanting to fill the remainder of the unexpired term through February 2028 must file for election in December 2023.

The district includes the western Hockinson area bounded generally by Northeast 132nd Avenue on the west, Northeast 99th Street on the south, Northeast 182nd Avenue on the east and Northeast 159th Street on the north.

Applicants must be property owners within the drainage improvement district and registered voters in Washington.

Drainage improvement district commissioners have authority to conduct business as needed to maintain and operate drainage systems, purchase property, enter into contracts, and exercise powers set forth in state law.

Submit a brief letter of interest and resume to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 24.