Clark County Council Explained

Clark County Council
Legislature:Clark County, Washington
Term Length:4 years
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House Type:County council
Leader1 Type:Chairperson
Leader1:Karen Dill Bowerman
Party1:(R)
Members:5
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Political Groups1:Republican Party (4)
Democratic Party (1)
Last Election1:November 3, 2020
Meeting Place:Public Service Center
1300 Franklin Street
Vancouver, Washington
Website:Clark County Council

The Clark County Council is the legislative body of Clark County, Washington, United States. The county council consists of five members, four elected by district, and one elected at-large. The Council adopts laws, sets policy, and holds final approval over the budget.

Members

DistrictCouncilmemberPartyTook office
1Temple LentzDemocratic
2Michelle BelkotRepublican
3Karen Dill Bowerman (Council Chair)Republican
4Gary MedvigyRepublican
5Richard RylanderRepublican

History

The county council was created on November 4, 2014, by Clark County voters as part of a home rule charter, which replaced the traditional three-member county commission with a three-member Board of County Councilors. The council was expanded to five members on January 1, 2016. The county council adopted its current name in January 2018.[1] [2] Clark County was the seventh county in Washington to adopt a home rule charter.[3] [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark County Council . Clark County . March 21, 2021.
  2. Web site: May 27, 2014 . A Home Rule Charter by and for the People of Clark County, Washington . Clark County Board of Freeholders . March 21, 2021.
  3. News: April 29, 2015 . A Brief History of the Development and Passage of Clark County's Home Rule Charter . . March 21, 2021.
  4. News: February 22, 2021 . County Forms of Government . Municipal Research and Services Center . March 21, 2021.