The City of Washougal has several Boards, Commissions and Committees. The Boards and Commissions were each created by City Ordinances to serve as advisory bodies to the city administration, the Mayor and the City Council. Most require that you must live within the Washougal city limits and they generally meet once per month. Committees are created on an as-needed basis, usually by Mayoral Directive or Council Resolution.
Get on a City Board, Commission or Committee
To learn how to volunteer on a city board, commission or committee, please visit the Become a Volunteer page. Applications are accepted year-round regardless of vacancy status and will be kept on file when vacancies become available.
The Washougal Arts Commission was established at the May 29, 2018 City Council meeting to identify and actively encourage the development and sustainability of arts in the city.
The Park Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council, six shall be residents of the city and one may be a nonresident within the UGB.
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on rezone applications and legislative items such as vision statements, comprehensive plan amendments, and code amendments.