As Vancouver prepares for local elections, this week’s Clark County Today poll asks how confident residents are in the city’s current leadership to address homelessness, housing, safety, and transparency.

As Vancouver residents prepare to elect new city leaders, many are questioning whether current officials are effectively addressing the city’s most pressing issues

In a recent Clark County Today opinion column, candidates running for Vancouver City Council shared what they believe are the city’s biggest challenges — from homelessness and housing costs to public safety and government transparency. While some praised the city’s progress and leadership, others argued that current policies aren’t delivering results for residents. As debates continue over priorities and performance at City Hall, this week’s poll asks: how confident are you in Vancouver’s current city leadership to tackle these challenges and guide the city forward?

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Opinion: The biggest issue facing the city of Vancouver

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor

|Sunday, October 19, 2025

|in : Politics, Columns, Opinion

Opinion: The biggest issue facing the city of Vancouver

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance previews a series on Vancouver’s mayoral and city council candidates, highlighting their views on the most pressing issues ahead of th...

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