The Clark County Charter Review Commission announced that it will fill a vacant seat representing Council District 3, Position 1. The appointment will cover the remainder of the unexpired term, which runs until Dec. 31, 2027.
Who can apply
Applicants must be registered voters who currently live in Council District 3. The district encompasses the urban area east of Interstate 205, stretching from the Columbia River northward to Northeast 99th Street.
How to apply
Prospective commissioners should prepare a letter of interest, a résumé, and a biographical statement of no more than 100 words. The biographical portion must be organized under four headings:
- Elected Experience or Legal/Judicial Experience
- Professional/Work Experience
- Education
- Community Service
In addition, a general statement of up to 200 words is required for the Local Voters’ Pamphlet. Section headings are not counted toward the word limits.
All materials should be sent to Michelle Pfenning, Council Administrative Assistant, at [email protected]. Applicants may also mail their submissions to P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666‑5000.
Deadlines and interview process
The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026. The commission will discuss appointments at its regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 3, and may hold a special meeting on Friday, Dec. 4. Selected applicants must be prepared to deliver a two‑minute statement and answer questions from commissioners at those meetings.
Commission duties
The Charter Review Commission is tasked with reviewing Clark County’s home‑rule charter and recommending any amendments that could improve county governance. The 15‑member body was elected in the November 2025 general election, with three commissioners representing each of the five council districts.
Meeting details
Commission meetings are held Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in person on the sixth floor of the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin St., with a hybrid option via WebEx for remote participants.
Additional resources
Voters can verify their district residency at VoteWA.gov or by contacting the Elections Office at [email protected] or 564‑397‑2345. More information about the Charter Review Commission is available on the county website: clark.wa.gov/charter/charter-review-commission-2026-2027.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
