This week’s poll dives into a major debate surrounding the C-TRAN Board of Directors. Clark County Council recently removed Michelle Belkot from the board after she refused to align with the council’s stance on light rail funding. Now, a proposed bylaw change could require board members to vote collectively with the council, potentially limiting independent decision-making. Supporters argue that a unified vote ensures consistency and accountability, while critics say it strips board members of the ability to represent their constituents. What do you think? Should C-TRAN board members be required to vote as a bloc, or should they maintain their independence? Cast your vote and let us know your thoughts!
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Michelle Belkot speaks out after Clark County Council kicks her off C-TRAN board
Clark County Council removed Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board of Directors after she opposed funding light rail operations and maintenance.
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Clark County Clowncil, much like Vancouver City Clowncil, each have their own hive-mind agendas, that may or may not have anything to do with real citizens, except for their roles as piggy-banks to extract more money from. Deviation from the will of the hive is not tolerated.
Keep talking like that Bob, and you will be as reviled as I am… ;-)))))
i’m sorry but i’m a little confused. i guess i need a some clarification. when did politicians stop being public servants (i e working for their constituents) of the people that voted them in and start making decisions that please their own agenda?
Right around 1913, Doug. It really got “rolling” when Johnson and the dems raped the SS Trust Fund of CASH, and replaced it with I.O.Us, and then turned USAID into a dem money laundering operation….. just sayin’….
This is a math problem.
There are five Clark County Council members.
Clark County Council had 4 votes in support and 1 vote against (80% support, 20% opposed).
There are only two seats for Clark County on the C-Tran Board.
How should the two representatives to the C-Tran Board vote in order to most closely reflect the position of the Council?