About CCIA

Our purpose is to hold government
accountable to the public while
serving the public interest.
Election results for 2010/2011

Concerned Citizens In Action has completed their
elections for new board members.  CCIA members
voted by mail-in ballot for three open positions and four
nominated members.  Elected are: Susan Stauffer, Ceil
Kirchner, and Martha Martin.

The Board of Directors held the election for new
officers at their July 21st meeting.  By unanimous
consent, all current officers were re-elected.

Officers are:

Martha Martin, President

John Wagoner, Vice President

Larry Keister, Secretary

Roger Daniels, Treasurer

Thank you to our members for participating in this
election.

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Votes for new board members ends June 30th


CCIA has three new board member vacancies to fill.  CCIA
members will have the opportunity to vote by mail, with the
deadline being June 30th.  Four people were nominated by
CCIA members.  The election committee made up of Roger
Daniels, John Wagoner, and Larry Keister will tally the votes
and reveal the results at the July 14th Board meeting.  At that
time, new officers will be elected.

CCIA continues to attend most local government public
meetings, and is always glad to answer questions or lend
support for those who have concerns about their local
government officials.

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Concerned Citizens In Action Member Meeting
(Public is invited)
May 19th, 7pm
Camas Police Station Meeting Room
2100 NE 3rd Avenue

CCIA will be having their Members meeting to nominate
members for three board positions that are up for election.  
Members and the public are invited to attend.  Other issues
discussed will include local government performance regarding
open meetings and public inclusion.  Public input and questions
are welcome during this meeting.

If you are a member, you will be receiving a mailed letter of
invitation to this meeting.  We hope you can attend and
participate in the nomination process, as well as offer your
input and ideas.

If you would like to become a member, complete the application
by opening the link on this page (see below: "Want to Join
CCIA?") and mail your application or fill one out at our
members meeting.  There is NO fee to join.  You will receive
regular email notifications regarding local government issues,
be notified of upcoming CCIA events, and be able to participate
in the election of your board.  

We also welcome visitors to our board meetings when they
wish to present issues of concern.  You may contact President
Martin to arrange a visit.  Just click on the Contact CCIA link
above and send an email, or
call Dr. Martin at (360) 835-1070.

Martha Martin, Ph.D.
President
Concerned Citizens In Action
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Brian Sonntag, WA State Auditor Enjoyed by
Many Government Officials

Brian Sonntag gave his audience many things to remember, but
mostly he left people with the impression that he is easy to talk
to, appreciates communities that are trying to work together,
and that our communities made an impression on him.

Over 50 people attended the Aprils 14, 2010 Concerned Citizens
In Action Public Meeting.  Government representatives from all
over Clark County came to listen and learn, asking our state
auditor great questions that gave rise to even better questions
and answers.  Representatives from the City of Washougal, the
City of Camas, the City of Ridgefield, the Port of Camas-
Washougal, the Port of Ridgefield, the City of Battleground, and
East County Fire & Rescue were in attendance.  

President Martin presented Mr. Sonntag with a plaque to thank
him for speaking, which had the quote by Thomas Jefferson:
"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted
with their own government".

We thank Brian Sonntag for being our speaker.  And thank you
to all who attended.  By having so many government officials
there along side citizens, we were able to show how our
community supports open and honest government.  

Martha Martin, Ph.D.
President, CCIA
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WA State Auditor Brian Sonntag to be Guest
Speaker on April 14th at 6:30pm

Concerned Citizens In Action will host a members
meeting on Wednesday April 14th, 6:30pm at Washburn
Auditorium at Washougal High School.  
The public is also invited to attend.  
Brian Sonntag, Washington State Auditor, will be CCIA’
s guest speaker, and will describe the different audits
his office performs for local government agencies, and
the protections associated with the Washington State
Whistle Blower law.  After speaking, he will take
questions from those attending.  

Now in his fifth term as Auditor, Brian serves as a
board member of the Washington Coalition for Open
Government.  Last year he received the Coalition’s
James Anderson Award, for his advocacy for open
government.  The Washington Newspaper Publishers
Association’s gave him the Freedom’s Light Award in
1999. And for his efforts to improve local government
operations, Brian received the Warren G. Magnuson
Award from the Seattle Municipal League in 1999.  If
you would like to gain more information about the State
Auditor's office or learn more about Brian, please visit
www.sao.wa.gov.

Come and learn more about the Washington State
Auditor's office.  Bring your questions, listen to others,
meet your State Auditor, and learn more about your
local public group Concerned Citizens In Action.

Concerned Citizens in Action is an award-winning
public non-profit corporation established to provide
educational information for citizens about city, port,
county and state governmental processes and, to hold
government accountable to the public for the public
interest.  For more information, contact Dr. Martin,
President at
360-835-1070.
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Next City of Washougal council meeting.  The
City of Washougal will have a workshop on
Monday,July 12th at 7:00pm.  Be an active
participant in your cities activities by
attending your public meetings. The public
has been treated with great respect at every
meeting.  Take the opportunity to speak up
during the public comment period.

Next Port of Camas-Washougal regular
meeting will be held Tuesday July 20th at 5pm
at the Port conference room at the Port
offices.  Come and provide your input during
TWO public comment periods.  The current
commissioners appear to be working hard to
change the previous negative culture, and are
listening to what their citizens have to tell
them.

Next Port of Camas-Washougal Strategic
Planning Meeting  is Tuesday July 13th at
6pm in the Port's meeting room.  This will be
a Stakeholders forum.  Public input is
encouraged, so please attend and offer your
feedback to our Port Commissioners.

Next East County Fire & Rescue Commission
meeting is July 20th at 7pm.  Location:  
meeting at station 9-1.  Public comment at
beginning, and questions politely accepted
throughout the meeting.  See website http:
//www.eastcofire-rescue.org/Facilities1.htm
for all locations and other information.

Camas City Council The council will hold its
workshops on Mondays at 4:30 p.m., in the
council chambers at City Hall, 616 N.E. Fourth
Ave. A formal meeting will follow at 7 p.m.
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