<div dir="ltr"><div>If you are interested in the History of Clark County/Vancouver and want to help preserve it, but also would like to help the preservation community know how they can also make thing accessible at the same time, this committee might be for you?</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Beth Greenberg</div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Cnty Community Planning</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:CommunityPlanning@clark.wa.gov">CommunityPlanning@clark.wa.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, May 5, 2026 at 3:33\u202fPM<br>Subject: Clark County seeks volunteers for the Historic Preservation Commission<br>To: <br></div><br><br><div class="msg9022772274834140939">
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<h2 style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="color:#222222">CLARK COUNTY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION<u></u><u></u></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">News Release from <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Clark Co. WA Communications</span></strong><br>
<i>Posted on FlashAlert: May 5th, 2026 2:09 PM</i><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vancouver, Wash. \u2013 Clark County is seeking applicants for one position on the Clark County Historic Preservation Commission. The three-year term will begin on July 1, 2026. The position will be appointed by the County Council.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The seven-member volunteer commission is responsible for:<u></u><u></u></p>
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Reviewing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Reviewing nominations and designating properties to the Clark County Heritage Register<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Conducting design review for changes to buildings and sites on the local register<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Reviewing and deciding applications for the Special Valuation Tax Incentive for historic properties<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Overseeing education and outreach.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">The commission typically meets at 6 pm the first Wednesday of each month at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Meetings are currently conducted in a hybrid format via Webex and in person.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The county is looking for people who can bring:<u></u><u></u></p>
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Interest, experience, or knowledge in history; historic preservation, rehabilitation or restoration; architecture or related disciplines such as planning, American studies or cultural anthropology, archaeology, or geography<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Ethnic, cultural, social, and geographic diversity to the group; and<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
Outstanding strategic communication and public speaking skills and experience meeting with a wide range of individuals and organizations<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">All applicants must be available for an interview with a committee of current Historic Preservation Commissioners. A follow-up interview with the County Council may be required.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To apply, submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager's Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or
<a href="mailto:michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov" target="_blank">michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The application deadline is 5 pm Wednesday, May 27, 2026.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about the commission and the Historic Preservation program, please visit
<a href="http://www.clark.wa.gov/planning/historic" target="_blank">www.clark.wa.gov/planning/historic</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Contact Info:</span></strong><br>
Bart Catching, Community Planning, 564.397.4909; <a href="mailto:bart.catching@clark.wa.gov" target="_blank">
bart.catching@clark.wa.gov</a> <br>
Susan Ellinger, Community Planning, 564.397.4516; <a href="mailto:susan.ellinger@clark.wa.gov" target="_blank">
susan.ellinger@clark.wa.gov</a><u></u><u></u></p>
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