La Center resident Reuben Kulla offers his support for Brad Benton’s candidacy for the Charter Review Commission

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Brad Benton is running for one of the seats on the Clark County Council Charter Review Committee for District 5. The County Charter is the governing document of the county and it’s up for review.

One of the things that caught my eye was Benton’s proposal to require a two-third majority vote of the Council before any new taxes are created, or existing ones increased.

I’ve watched our community grow, evolve, and face increasing financial pressures. What hasn’t changed is the burden placed on everyday citizens through rising taxes. From property taxes to sales taxes, fees, and levies, the cumulative impact is felt most by those with fixed incomes and modest means.

A supermajority requirement is not a partisan idea, it’s a safeguard. It protects citizens and forces our elected officials to build consensus before reaching deeper into our pockets.

Let’s strengthen our Charter and make sure Clark County’s future is built on fairness, not unchecked taxation. Brad is a sharp guy with a degree in Accounting from Whitworth University.

He’s been out volunteering in our community as a sports coach and at a summer camp for children with disabilities. I like that he shows up for the kids.

I hope you will join me in voting for Brad Benton in November for Charter Review Commissioner, Dist. 5, Pos.1.

Reuben Kulla
La Center

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