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| Clark County Council | |
|---|---|
| Clark County, Washington | |
| Type | |
| Type | County council |
| Leadership | |
| Chairperson | Karen Dill Bowerman (R) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 5 |
 | |
| Political groups | Republican Party (4) Democratic Party (1) |
| Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
| Last election | 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
| District | Councilmember | Party | Took office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple Lentz | Democratic | January 2, 2019 | |
| 2 | Michelle Belkot | Republican | January 1, 2023 | |
| 3 | Karen Dill Bowerman (Council Chair) | Republican | January 1, 2021 | |
| 4 | Gary Medvigy | Republican | January 1, 2019 | |
| 5 | Richard Rylander | Republican | April 29, 2022 | |
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. Clark County was the seventh county in Washington to adopt a home rule charter.
References
- "Clark County Council". Clark County. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- "A Home Rule Charter by and for the People of Clark County, Washington" (PDF). Clark County Board of Freeholders. May 27, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- "A Brief History of the Development and Passage of Clark County's Home Rule Charter". Municipal Research and Services Center. April 29, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- "County Forms of Government". Municipal Research and Services Center. February 22, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2021.