Thursday, June 11, 2009

Commissioners seek applicants for County Railroad Advisory Board

Vancouver, WA - The Clark County Board of Commissioners is seeking an individual to fill an unexpired term through December 2011 on the Clark County Railroad Advisory Board. The County owns a 33-mile short-line railroad that runs from Vancouver to Chelatchie Prairie. The line is commonly known as the Lewis and Clark Railroad or the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad.

The fifteen-member board advises the commissioners on how to achieve the maximum long-term return to the County from its investment in the railroad.

Applicants should have the following qualifications:



· Knowledge of transportation and railroad-related issues in Clark County

· Willingness to represent a broad spectrum of community interests

· Commitment to prepare for and attend monthly meetings (second Monday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m.).

Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and resume by July 6 to Jennifer Clark in the commissioners’ office, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000. Commissioners will also accept applications by fax at (360) 397-6058, or by e-mail to jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov

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