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Constitution Day: Founding ideas, modern voices theme of event

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:16:12 +0000

Three speakers will address the Constitution's history and meaning at Fort Vancouver's Artillery Barracks on Sept. 17.

Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:50:13 +0000

Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.

Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-07: Housing Impact Analysis

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:09:59 +0000

Amendment 26-07 requires a public, data-driven housing analysis before Clark County can change land use or construction codes.

America 250: National Archives bringing founding documents to cities nationwide

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:56:03 +0000

Nine original founding documents, including Washington's Oath of Allegiance, are touring the U.S. on a Boeing 737.

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:37:23 +0000

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

Part V: Evaluating amendments to forward to the voters

Ken Vance, Editor — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:10:22 +0000

Clark County Charter Review Commission candidates share their guiding principles for deciding which charter amendments should advance to voters, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and public trust.

Part IV: Powers of initiative and referendum in County Charter

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:45:29 +0000

Charter Review Commission candidates share their views on the powers of initiative and referendum in Clark County’s Home Rule Charter, with most calling for changes to make the process more accessible to citizens.

Part III: Charter Review Commission – oversight and accountability

Ken Vance, Editor — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:09:38 +0000

Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series as candidates outline proposals to strengthen oversight, transparency, and citizen accountability.

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

Ken Vance, Editor — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:17:29 +0000

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.

What role should the Home Rule Charter play in shaping Clark County government?

Ken Vance, Editor — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:40:50 +0000

Clark County Today begins a series featuring Charter Review Commission candidates discussing the Home Rule Charter’s role in shaping local government ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.