elected officials – ClarkCountyToday.com

Charter Review Commission 26-31: Establishing a Five-Member Ethics Commission

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:32 +0000

Amendment 26-31 passed 13-1 but may never reach voters if the county council acts first.

Letter: 1776 – A Democratic Republic

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:16 +0000

Camas resident Tony Teso examines whether elected officials owe voters their judgment or their obedience.

WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 05 May 2026 21:21:05 +0000

A Supreme Court commissioner kept a judge's block on SB 5974 in place as sheriff candidate filing continues statewide.

Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 01 May 2026 20:27:13 +0000

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records.

Opinion: Cowards in black robes

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:56:32 +0000

Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board.

Opinion: Sheriffs fight back

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:40:58 +0000

Four county sheriffs are suing to block a new law giving a governor-appointed board power to decertify and remove sheriffs, bypassing voter oversight in Washington.

POLL: Do you agree with giving a state commission the power to remove an elected sheriff?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:06:35 +0000

A new poll asks if a state commission—not voters—should have the power to remove an elected sheriff, following concerns raised by Clark County Sheriff John Horch.

Opinion: When elected officials raise your property taxes, don’t blame the assessor

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:55:14 +0000

Paul Guppy explains that property tax increases are set by elected officials, not assessors, and urges holding the right officials accountable to restore fiscal sanity.

Letter: The Charterist IV – The real character of the executive

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:28:03 +0000

John Jay continues his Charterist series by examining the executive branch under the Clark County Charter, critiquing the scope of power held by the unelected County Manager.

Should C-TRAN Board Members Be Forced to Vote as a Bloc? Cast Your Vote!

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:33:09 +0000

Clark County Council’s removal of Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board has sparked debate over voting rights. Should board members be required to vote as a bloc?