Clark County’s newly formed Rural Event Task Force is not a true representation of rural landowners. It is comprised solely of wineries and farms that are either currently hosting events or want to hold events. There is not one person representing the rest of us rural landowners that live in the country and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
This task force does not care one bit how the noise, traffic and parking will impact the neighboring properties. Quality of life will suffer, property values can be negatively impacted. Just imagine trying to enjoy a beautiful sunset on your deck while neighbors on each side of you have music blaring all day, week after week, all summer long.
Clark County is trying to promote “agritourism” by allowing noisy concerts, parties, weddings and other nonagriculture-related events and commercializing our rural areas. If you care at all, you need to speak up quickly and loudly. You can make written comments to commdev@clark.wa.gov
Send a message to the Clark County Council that not all citizens want noisy events next to their home. We have rights, too.
