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POLL: Did the Clark County Council make the right decision by rejecting the auditor authority proposal?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:15:26 +0000

The 3-2 council vote rejected giving the auditor's office power to write financial impact statements for ballot measures.

Charter Review Commission members grow increasingly frustrated with overreach by county executives

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:22:42 +0000

Commissioners Donnelly, Gasque, and LaBrant accused county staff and Auditor Kimsey of tilting the charter amendment process.

Opinion: If Washington’s new income tax was about ‘fairness,’ why were affordability amendments rejected?

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:26:30 +0000

SB 6346 supporters promised affordability — but amendments for sales tax cuts, child credits, and voter protections were rejected.

Letter: This diagram is a snapshot of failure

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:28 +0000

Peter Bracchi maps how police, fire, health, and sanitation all converge on one unresolved Vancouver shelter zone.

State Representative John Ley files for re-election to Washington House District 18, Position 2

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:13 +0000

Rep. John Ley cites I-5 tolling, a 9.9% income tax, and a $4B pension raid among his top battles in Olympia.

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.