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January 23, 2026

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Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026

Legislation from Rep. John Ley aiming to restore fairness and local control to transit governing boards, is scheduled for a public hearing

Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is schedul ...

Legislation introduced by Rep. John Ley seeks to revise state law governing transit boards and is scheduled for a public hearing later this month in Olympia. ...

Thursday, January 22, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Opinion: Democrats in Olympia are backing Senate Bill 5974

Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to d ...

Sen. John Braun argues Senate Bill 5974 would undermine local control by allowing an unelected board to decertify elected county sheriffs across Washington. ...

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Opinion: The progressive attack on Washington’s sheriffs

Nancy Churchill argues that proposed legislation would shift power over county sheriffs away from voters ...

Nancy Churchill argues that proposed legislation would shift power over county sheriffs away from voters and concentrate control within state government. ...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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Letter: Who should be Vancouver’s next mayor?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

Letter: Who should be Vancouver’s next mayor?

Vancouver resident Phil Berrey endorses Justin Forsman for mayor, arguing that Forsman represents renewal ...

Vancouver resident Phil Berrey endorses Justin Forsman for mayor, arguing that Forsman represents renewal and local control while criticizing Anne McEnerny-Ogle’s leadership as stagnant. ...

Monday, November 3, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘Parents are tired of schools overstepping their authority’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

Letter: ‘Parents are tired of schools overstepping their authority’

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver supports Chris Grewell for the Battle Ground Public Schools District ...

Vancouver resident Julia Dawn Seaver supports Chris Grewell for the Battle Ground Public Schools District 3 seat, citing his focus on parental rights, transparency, and academic excellence. ...

Monday, October 20, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Monday, October 13, 2025

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

Clark County Today begins a series featuring Charter Review Commission candidates discussing the Home Rul ...

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. ...

Monday, October 13, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’

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

Letter: ‘Only one candidate has an impeccable record of supporting parents’ rights and local control over state mandates’

Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver voices her support for Jennifer Heine-Withee, citing her leaders ...

Battle Ground resident Julia Dawn Seaver voices her support for Jennifer Heine-Withee, citing her leadership on parents’ rights, education reform, and local control of school policy. ...

Monday, October 13, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, June 23, 2025

Opinion: 640 million acres of compassionate mismanagement

Nancy Churchill critiques federal land ownership and supports a Senate proposal to sell a small portion f ...

Nancy Churchill critiques federal land ownership and supports a Senate proposal to sell a small portion for housing, arguing that local control would improve stewardship and economic opportunity. ...

Monday, June 23, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: A win-win for Washington state

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Opinion: A win-win for Washington state

Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance ...

Nancy Churchill outlines HB 2085 and a proposed legislative framework aimed at decentralizing governance in Washington state while preserving unity. ...

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: HB 1399 – A threat to public safety and local control

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025

Letter: HB 1399 – A threat to public safety and local control

HB 1399 could impact law enforcement oversight and local control, raising concerns about constitutional r ...

HB 1399 could impact law enforcement oversight and local control, raising concerns about constitutional rights and public safety in Washington state. ...

Sunday, March 9, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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