18th Legislative District – ClarkCountyToday.com

Opinion: The challenges of getting the Brockmann mental health facility open

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 29 May 2026 02:35:19 +0000

A $42 million, 48-bed mental health campus near WSU Vancouver was completed in 2025 but never opened due to lack of state funding.

State Representative John Ley files for re-election to Washington House District 18, Position 2

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:13 +0000

Rep. John Ley cites I-5 tolling, a 9.9% income tax, and a $4B pension raid among his top battles in Olympia.

Opinion: Washington state is overtaxing you

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:39:37 +0000

Rep. John Ley argues property taxes have grown far beyond the promised 1% cap, forcing seniors on fixed incomes to struggle.

State Representatives McClintock and Ley answer questions at town hall in Battle Ground

Paul Valencia — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:10:41 +0000

Residents voiced rising concerns about property taxes, school funding debates, the impact of new income tax legislation, and major costs tied to the Interstate Bridge plan.

18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:30:56 +0000

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review the new income tax, and discuss the effects of the $80 billion budget.

18th District lawmakers to host town hall meeting on Saturday, March 28, in Battle Ground

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:08:06 +0000

Stephanie McClintock and John Ley will meet with Battle Ground constituents to answer questions, review the new income tax, and discuss the effects of the $80 billion budget.

Opinion: Many important decisions looming as the 2026 session nears the end

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:13:27 +0000

Rep. John Ley outlines budget concerns, energy policy debates and several tax proposals as the 2026 legislative session approaches its final days.

Opinion: Make your voice heard about the majority party’s state income tax proposal

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:17:52 +0000

Rep. John Ley outlines his opposition to Senate Bill 6346 and urges residents to participate in the February 24 public hearing before the House Finance Committee.

Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page

Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:37:39 +0000

Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.

Opinion: Is a state income tax coming, and the latest on the I-5 Bridge project

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:22:02 +0000

Rep. John Ley shares a legislative update on a proposed state income tax, the I-5 Bridge project, the Brockmann Campus and House Bill 2605.