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Police report: Four Clark County councilors and the county manager violated rules when booting member from C-TRAN board

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Police report: Four Clark County councilors and the county manager violated rules when booting member from C-TRAN board

A Skamania County report found multiple Clark County officials violated procedures and laws when removing ...

A Skamania County report found multiple Clark County officials violated procedures and laws when removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board. ...

Friday, November 7, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Clark County Council mulling a raise to the sales tax to go toward affordable housing

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

Clark County Council mulling a raise to the sales tax to go toward affordable housing

Clark County Council is considering a one-tenth of a percent sales tax increase to fund affordable housin ...

Clark County Council is considering a one-tenth of a percent sales tax increase to fund affordable housing, with Councilor Michelle Belkot opposing the plan unless voters approve it. A public hearing ...

Friday, October 31, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board

Clark County is seeking applicants for four positions on the Community Action Advisory Board, which helps ...

Clark County is seeking applicants for four positions on the Community Action Advisory Board, which helps guide funding for basic needs, housing, and self-sufficiency programs. Applications are due No ...

Friday, October 31, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Part IV: Powers of initiative and referendum in County Charter

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Part IV: Powers of initiative and referendum in County Charter

Charter Review Commission candidates share their views on the powers of initiative and referendum in Clar ...

Charter Review Commission candidates share their views on the powers of initiative and referendum in Clark County’s Home Rule Charter, with most calling for changes to make the process more accessible ...

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘A vote for Peter Silliman is a vote for Clark County’s future’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Letter: ‘A vote for Peter Silliman is a vote for Clark County’s future’

La Center resident Justine Stimmel endorses Charter Review Commission candidate Peter Silliman, citing hi ...

La Center resident Justine Stimmel endorses Charter Review Commission candidate Peter Silliman, citing his integrity, leadership, and focus on law enforcement and fiscal responsibility. ...

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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County manager seeks volunteer for open seat on Arts Commission

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

County manager seeks volunteer for open seat on Arts Commission

Clark County is accepting applications for an at-large seat on the Arts Commission representing unincorpo ...

Clark County is accepting applications for an at-large seat on the Arts Commission representing unincorporated areas. The two-year term begins immediately; applications are due by 5 p.m., Nov. 14. ...

Monday, October 20, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Letter: What the HECK is a county Charter and why does it need reviewing?

Anna Miller explains the Clark County Charter, its origins, and why it faces review every five years — ur ...

Anna Miller explains the Clark County Charter, its origins, and why it faces review every five years — urging voters to stay informed ahead of the 2025 election. ...

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch

John Jay continues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally ...

John Jay continues his Charterist series, arguing that Clark County’s legislative branch is structurally weak and lacks the resources to balance the executive, calling for reform in the next charter r ...

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patterns

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patterns

Two lawsuits tied to Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board are awaiting court dates a ...

Two lawsuits tied to Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board are awaiting court dates and could impact a key vote in July. ...

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Letter: ‘Bend to our will to put light rail into Clark County or we will remove you via backdoor shenanigans’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Letter: ‘Bend to our will to put light rail into Clark County or we will remove you via backdoor shenanigans’

Camas resident Anna Miller criticizes Clark County Council's actions regarding light rail and outlines pa ...

Camas resident Anna Miller criticizes Clark County Council's actions regarding light rail and outlines paths for public response in a detailed letter to the editor. ...

Thursday, March 20, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Do you support Vancouver’s decision to restore open public comment at every council meeting starting in 2026?*

🗣️ Yes — residents deserve the chance to speak on any topic
📅 Mostly — but only if clear rules are enforced
⚠️ No — past disruptions justify keeping limits
🤔 Not sure — want to see how it’s implemented

12 votes

* Also read: Vancouver City Council votes to bring back public comment on any subject at council meetings

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