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Board Composition Review Committee

Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Opinion: Brandi Kruse and I are feeling discouraged but we’re planning to continue advocating for political change. Will you?

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing ...

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance reflects on a discouraging week in Washington state politics, echoing Brandi Kruse’s frustrations over Democrats’ state income tax victory and local decisions on tr ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

C-TRAN: Light rail funding addressed again; changes are coming to C-TRAN board composition

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller citie ...

C-TRAN approved new language tied to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program that shields smaller cities from light rail operating costs while shifting potential financial responsibility toward Vanc ...

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

C-TRAN votes for Board Composition Review Committee to reconvene

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Compositi ...

The C-TRAN Board of Directors voted to send the issue of board representation back to the Board Composition Review Committee as disputes continue over compliance with state law and potential grant fun ...

Thursday, January 15, 2026
| by Paul Valencia

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C-TRAN takes no action on Board Composition Review Committee’s directive

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

C-TRAN takes no action on Board Composition Review Committee’s directive

After a long executive session, the C‑TRAN board took no action on a 4‑3‑2 board composition proposal tha ...

After a long executive session, the C‑TRAN board took no action on a 4‑3‑2 board composition proposal that has divided Vancouver, Clark County and the small cities. ...

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT

A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking a threat to ...

A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking a threat to pull $10 million in funding over board representation disputes. ...

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, ...

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, keeping wording that C-TRAN “may participate in funding,” potentially exposing taxpayers to fut ...

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver a ...

With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver and Clark County in control, sparking talk of legal action and even withdrawal from the agency. ...

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Ridgefield mayor disagrees with state’s position on C-TRAN board composition

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Ridgefield mayor disagrees with state’s position on C-TRAN board composition

Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole urged the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee to stand by its 3-3-3 plan ...

Ridgefield Mayor Matt Cole urged the C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee to stand by its 3-3-3 plan, disputing WSDOT’s authority and warning of possible legal action. ...

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan

WSDOT rejected the review committee’s 3-3-3 board plan, citing proportional representation by population; ...

WSDOT rejected the review committee’s 3-3-3 board plan, citing proportional representation by population; a 4-3-2 option is expected next, which would reduce smaller cities’ seats. ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Review committee to recommend new composition for C-TRAN Board of Directors

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Review committee to recommend new composition for C-TRAN Board of Directors

C-TRAN’s review committee will recommend a 3-3-3 board structure to the state, shifting one seat from sma ...

C-TRAN’s review committee will recommend a 3-3-3 board structure to the state, shifting one seat from smaller cities to Clark County. If rejected, a 4-3-2 model may be considered before the Oct. 1 dea ...

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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