General News

For the second year in a row, the City of Camas’ Finance Department was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 2022.

The City of Camas will be improving the parking area and facilities at the NE 3^rd Ave trailhead for the Lacamas Creek Trail. Work will consist of paving the existing parking lot, adding ADA parking spaces, improving sidewalks and the installation of new furnishings, including a pre-manufactured restroom.

The City of Camas is undertaking a multi-year initiative to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Our Camas 2045 Comprehensive Plan will establish a vision for growth and development and will articulate goals, objectives, policies, and actions to guide our future through 2045.

In this video update for February 2024, Camas Mayor Steve Hogan discusses:

With the possibility of severe weather on the horizon, the City of Camas wants to remind residents of the City's Snow and Ice Map which details how we plow, and what gets plowed first. You can find the City of Camas Snow and Ice Map here: https://www.cityofcamas.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_wo..., or visit the PDF at the bottom of the Page. 

Welcome to the Camas Quarterly - December 2023

In this issue you will find stories on:

Accessible to All - What does it mean to be ADA Compliant vs Accessible.

Our Camas 2045 and Our Downtown Camas 2045 - The City is embarking on a new comprehensive plan and downtown subarea plan

How We Plow - Information about plow routes and scheduling

Plus Dept. Updates, including info on recent PD Training 

We have extended the application deadline to Jan. 8, 2024.  Please consider applying for a Citizen Board or Commission. As a City and as a team, we can work and grow together in providing the best service we can to the residents of this community.

Current Openings:

Parking Advisory Committee - 3 Openings

Parks and Recreation Commission - 1 Opening

Salary Commission - 2 Openings

Planning Commission - 1 Opening

Application deadline is Jan. 8, 2024, at 5 p.m.

The November 7 General Election has been certified, and the results show that Camas’ City Council incumbents will remain on the dais, along with the newest member, John Svilarich.

In this video update for November 2023, Camas Mayor Steve Hogan discusses:

The 2023 Holiday Calendar is here!

The Cities of Camas and Washougal, the Port of Camas-Washougal, and the Camas Parks Foundation have joined to create a comprehensive Holiday Calendar of Events. The calendar includes family-friendly special events and activities coming up in November and December. From popular special events to reading programs and holiday crafts, your community has something fun and entertaining for you to explore.