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April 12, 2026

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Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, April 3, 2026

Opinion: What is the cost of a bridge?

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, notin ...

John Ley argues the I-5 Bridge replacement’s soaring cost stems from costly extras like light rail, noting other states deliver larger, toll-free bridges for much less. ...

Friday, April 3, 2026
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POLL: Do you agree with requiring board members to follow council direction?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

POLL: Do you agree with requiring board members to follow council direction?

Disagreement among county councilors centers on whether C-TRAN board members should reflect the council’s ...

Disagreement among county councilors centers on whether C-TRAN board members should reflect the council’s collective wishes or act independently, highlighting ongoing concerns about public accountabil ...

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Michelle Belkot fired up over judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County Council

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Michelle Belkot fired up over judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County Council

A federal judge dismissed Michelle Belkot’s claims that the Clark County Council violated her rights and ...

A federal judge dismissed Michelle Belkot’s claims that the Clark County Council violated her rights and public meeting laws by removing her from the C-TRAN Board after she opposed light rail funding. ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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