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
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