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Opinion: Power is the incentive

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Opinion: Power is the incentive

Nancy Churchill explores how fear and legitimacy influence political incentives, arguing that true democr ...

Nancy Churchill explores how fear and legitimacy influence political incentives, arguing that true democracy requires accepting election outcomes and resisting the pursuit of permanent power. ...

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Part VI: What principles would you bring to the Charter Review Commission in evaluating which amendments, if any, should be forwarded to the voters?

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Part VI: What principles would you bring to the Charter Review Commission in evaluating which amendments, if any, should be forwarded to the voters?

Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series with candidates outlining the principle ...

Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series with candidates outlining the principles they would apply when evaluating proposed amendments for voter consideration. ...

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘works hard to look for the best solutions and she has the experience to find them’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘works hard to look for the best solutions and she has the experience to find them’

Former Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy endorses Leslie Lewallen for Camas City Council, citing her co ...

Former Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy endorses Leslie Lewallen for Camas City Council, citing her collaborative leadership and experience in addressing community challenges. ...

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: How well is Clark County’s current separation of powers system working between the County Council and County Manager?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

POLL: How well is Clark County’s current separation of powers system working between the County Council and County Manager?

Clark County Today asks readers whether the current separation of powers between the County Council and C ...

Clark County Today asks readers whether the current separation of powers between the County Council and County Manager provides effective checks and balances. ...

Thursday, October 16, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Part II: Charter Review Commission candidates express positions on Separation of Powers

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Part II: Charter Review Commission candidates express positions on Separation of Powers

Clark County Charter Review Commission candidates shared differing views on whether the current balance o ...

Clark County Charter Review Commission candidates shared differing views on whether the current balance of power between the County Council and County Manager is working as intended. ...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Clark County Council seeks volunteers for Mosquito Control District Board

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

Clark County Council seeks volunteers for Mosquito Control District Board

Clark County is taking applications for two Mosquito Control District Board seats, with terms starting Ja ...

Clark County is taking applications for two Mosquito Control District Board seats, with terms starting Jan. 2, 2026; the application deadline is Oct. 31, 2025. ...

Monday, October 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Letter: Time to replace C-TRAN Board

Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the C-TRAN Board suppresses dissent and calls for change, warning of ...

Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the C-TRAN Board suppresses dissent and calls for change, warning of the dangers of groupthink in political decision-making. ...

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘The people who we elect to sit at that review table is a big deal’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Letter: ‘The people who we elect to sit at that review table is a big deal’

Anna Miller voices support for Janna Meyer’s candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, ci ...

Anna Miller voices support for Janna Meyer’s candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, citing her focus on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure. ...

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘Let’s strengthen our Charter and make sure Clark County’s future is built on fairness’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Letter: ‘Let’s strengthen our Charter and make sure Clark County’s future is built on fairness’

Reuben Kulla voices support for Brad Benton’s candidacy for the Charter Review Commission, citing his pus ...

Reuben Kulla voices support for Brad Benton’s candidacy for the Charter Review Commission, citing his push for a supermajority vote before raising taxes. ...

Saturday, August 23, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments

Attorney Angus Lee argues that the Clark County Council lacks legal authority to remove Michelle Belkot f ...

Attorney Angus Lee argues that the Clark County Council lacks legal authority to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board, raising concerns over governance and legal consequences. ...

Saturday, March 15, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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