Applicants must be Clark County residents
VANCOUVER – The county manager is seeking applicants with an interest in government and educational access television and cable television franchising to fill four positions on the volunteer city/county Telecommunications Commission. Applicants must be Clark County residents.
The terms are three years, and all of the positions begin immediately. Two of the positions will end March 31, 2026; one ends April 30, 2026; and one will end Aug. 31, 2026.
The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the County Council and Vancouver City Council on matters related to cable television and telecommunications issues. It makes reports, monitors compliance with city and county cable franchise agreements, and establishes rules and regulations regarding cable television and associated telecommunications issues. The commission also serves as an advisory body during cable franchise renewal negotiations with the cable operator.
The commission meets three to four times per year on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Meetings are held in a hybrid format with an in-person option at City Hall, 415 W. 6th St. and an online option.
To be considered, please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Michelle Pfenning, County Manager’s Office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Applicants also can send information by email to michelle.pfenning@clark.wa.gov.
Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2026.
To learn more about the commission visit www.cityofvancouver.us/tc.
Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.
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