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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.

Sarah Mittelman announces campaign for Washington State Representative, LD 49 (Position 1)

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:31:40 +0000

Psychiatric nurse practitioner Sarah Mittelman launches bid for LD 49 state representative seat.

Opinion: The growing gap between public voice and political power

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:05:01 +0000

Todd Myers describes how large-scale protest and sign-ins often fail to sway state leaders, and argues authentic influence is most likely found through local action.

Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:14:56 +0000

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session.

Opinion: Washingtonians want affordability, not more taxes, according to our recent survey

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:45:56 +0000

Rep. John Ley shares results from a legislative survey showing affordability concerns and opposition to new taxes among respondents, while outlining Republican priorities in Olympia.

Opinion: ‘If you tolerate lies and dishonesty from the government, you’re guaranteed more’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:38:38 +0000

Lars Larson criticizes state officials for refusing to disclose updated cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, arguing that a lack of transparency guarantees further government dishonesty.

Opinion: Kitchen table advocacy – Influence the legislature from home

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:33:51 +0000

Nancy Churchill encourages citizens to influence the Washington State Legislature from home by focusing on committees, building small advocacy teams, and engaging positively with legislators.

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.

Opinion: IBR’s problems are much deeper than its leadership

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:34:23 +0000

Joe Cortright of City Observatory says Greg Johnson’s departure from the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program won’t fix its systemic issues, calling the IBR a costly repeat of the failed Columbia River Crossing.

Opinion: Is IBR administrator jumping off a sinking ship?

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:31:53 +0000

Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance analyzes Greg Johnson’s departure from the I-5 Bridge Replacement Program, suggesting the move signals deeper trouble for the costly, long-delayed project.