General News

The City of Camas’ Finance Department is once again receiving awards. Camas was recently awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.

Officials with the City of Camas Public Works department have announced that Well 13 will be activated May 12, and they’re also asking residents to adhere to odd/even watering days beginning in June.

Starting in June, the City is asking residents to help reduce the amount of water used by voluntarily watering or irrigating their lawns on odd/even days based on address. Residents will water on odd days if their house number ends in an odd number, and even days if it ends in an even number. 

The Camas Public Library invites children and families to keep it cool Friday, May 16, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at their annual spring children’s book event, “Pete the Cat’s Groovy Celebration.” Inspired by the beloved books by James Dean and Eric Litwin, this event promises an afternoon of crafts, games and an exciting dance party to show off participants’ best Pete the Cat moves.

The Second Story Gallery, located in the Camas Public Library, is proud to announce its upcoming Artist-in-Residence Program featuring Washougal artist and educator Travis London. Known for his large-scale public murals depicting vivid nature scenes, London will engage the community through a month-long residency that includes a solo art exhibit, interactive workshops, and an artist talk. This residency is made possible by a grant from the Autzen Foundation.

City of Camas residents will have a new way to access their utility bills when the City launches the new Customer Utility Access Portal, Monday, April 21. The new customer portal is part of the City’s upgrades to the utility billing software, which is part of the larger Tyler ERP conversion project the City has been undergoing.

Martin Elzingre will be the new Camas Ward 2 Council member. Elzingre was appointed by Council at a Special Meeting, April 8. Elzingre will fill the Ward 2 seat vacated in February by Bonnie Carter. Elzingre received a unanimous vote from all Council Members to confirm the appointment.

Following a national search, the City of Camas announced that Chris Witkowski will be the next Director of Camas Parks and Recreation. Witkowski will assume the position effective Monday, May 5, 2025. 

The 2024 Camas Police Department Annual Report is now available. The file is available below. 

The City of Camas ranks in the top 10% nationally for exceptional service delivery according to the ETC Institute. As such, the City was recognized with ETC Institute’s “Leading the Way Award.”

Officials with the City of Camas are excited to announce the implementation of new utility billing software. The new software will have several new benefits including monthly billing and is anticipated to launch this April.