Area resident Bob Zak writes in agreement with two recent opinions published on Clark County Today
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I agree with two contributors today. John Jay, candidate for Charter Review Commission and his analysis of the Clark County Charter – its weakness and lack of balance between Executive and “Legislative” sections which make the county codes (rules/laws).
“Adding to this structural disadvantage is the part-time nature of the Council and its lack of dedicated staff. How can five part-time legislators without research support or reliable access to information serve as an effective check on six full-time elected executives, an appointed county manager, and over 1,500 county employees? And how can working citizens reasonably serve when Council meetings are scheduled for weekday mornings?” This last question is most important because “we the people” must be the primary power – not subordinate to the council.
Rep. John Ley endorses The Vine of C-TRAN in place of lite rail from Portland to Vancouver. Excellent. One problem that I see daily. Lack of ridership to pay for all this – and NO TOLLS to fund it.
Bob Zak
Hazel Dell, Lakeshore, Vancouver
Also read:
- Letter: Brad Benton announces candidacy for County Council, District 5
Brad Benton announces his candidacy for Clark County Council District 5, outlining positions on affordability, transportation, and public safety. - Opinion: Oversized tires and the frequency illusion
Doug Dahl explains why tires that extend beyond fenders are illegal and how frequency illusion shapes perceptions about traffic safety. - Opinion: Senate shenanigans – Income tax debate, double-standards
Elizabeth New writes that Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million and is likely headed for a legal challenge if approved by the House. - Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’
Washougal resident Mike Johnson criticizes a proposed Clark County Council resolution regarding federal immigration enforcement in this letter to the editor. - Opinion: Ecology’s war on private wells
Nancy Churchill argues a Department of Ecology lawsuit and related legislation threaten long-held private well water rights across Washington state.
