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Skamania County Board of Commissioners

District 1 Paul Pearce  Chair  pearce@co.skamania.wa.us

District 2 Jim Richardson Vice Chair jimr@co.skamania.wa.us

District 3 Bob Anderson Commissioner banderson@co.skamania.wa.us

Important News

(January 18, 2012) – Press Release for Immediate Release from the Skamania County Commissioners: Due to inclement weather, the Skamania County Commissioners continued four public hearings scheduled for January 18, 2012.  The hearings are to receive public comment on the adoption of the following Ordinances: Ordinance 2011-08 extending the moratorium on Countywide unzoned land for six months, Ordinance 2011-09 extending the Interim Zoning Controls for the Swift Subarea for six months, Ordinance 2011-10 extending the Interim Zoning Controls for the West End Subarea for six months, and to consider Resolution 2012-01 enrolling Skamania County in the ESHB 1986 Voluntary Stewardship Program for Critical Area Protection.  All four public hearings are rescheduled for January 24, 2012 at 5:30PM.     (November 14, 2011) – User Fees Implemented for Solid Waste/Transfer Station Users:  The Skamania County Public Works Department has implemented new user fees for all Transfer Stations.  Please see the explanation of fees by clicking this link –  Solid Waste User Fee Explanation  (September 6, 2011) –  Skamania County Reacts to Economic Woes:  Skamania County is facing a serious budget shortfall in 2011 as well as the most draconian reduction of funding in 2012. Click here to see the remainder of the press release.   (July 6, 2011) – Commissioner Pearce invited to testify:  Commissioner Pearce was invited by the US House of Representatives , Committee on Natural Resources to testify before the Subcommitte on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  The hearing was held July 14, 2011.  For more information on Commissioner Pearce’s invitation, testimony and other associated documents, please use the links below:

 Invitation.

Commissioner Pearce’s testimony.

Rural Policy: Secure Rural Schools Act Economic Impact Report.

Partnership for Rural America Campaign whitepaper.

(May 11, 2011) – Message from Commissioner Anderson – Skamania County Commissioners and Port of Skamania County Sign Agreement:   A new phase in developing the old Wind River Nursery site from growing trees to growing new job opportunities for Skamania County is underway. Click here to see full story.

Special Interest

UPPER WIND RIVER RECREATION AREA - Breaking News! The USFS and Washington State Parks have pooled their resources to fund plowing of the Wind River Road up to the Koshko Sno-Park.   Click here to read complete information!

NEW TRANSPORTATION FARES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011:  Skamania County Senior Services has implemented new Public Transportation Fare.  Click here for a fare schedule!