Clark County Council seeks to fill opening on board of equalization

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The Clark County Council is seeking applicants to fill a position on the Clark County Board of Equalization.

The three-year position runs from April 30 to April 29, 2026.

Applicants must be residents of Clark County.

“They cannot hold any elective office or be an employee of any elected official,” stated a news release. “Persons who have been employed by the Clark County Assessor’s Office are not eligible to be a board member for two years after leaving their employment.”

Applicants should have knowledge of Clark County real property and personal property appraisal techniques and property tax law. Knowledge of building trades and computer skills are also helpful.



The Board of Equalization is a three-member, impartial citizen panel that hears and decides property owners’ appeals of assessed property valuations and exemptions, according to the release.

Members are paid $100 per day while attending hearings and meetings.

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

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24.

For more information, go online to clark.wa.gov/internal-ser vices/board-equalization.