Michelle Belkot – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com Your News Source with Integrity Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:10:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Andis-CCT-Icon-NEW-170522-01-1-36x36.jpg Michelle Belkot – ClarkCountyToday.com https://www.clarkcountytoday.com 32 32 Initial results from Aug. 4 primary election released https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/initial-results-from-aug-4-primary-election-release/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=initial-results-from-aug-4-primary-election-release https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/initial-results-from-aug-4-primary-election-release/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:25:05 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/initial-results-from-aug-4-primary-election-release/ Mitchell Kelly leads the auditor race with 29.15% as Greg Kimsey steps away after years in office.

Mitchell Kelly leads the auditor race with 29.15% as Greg Kimsey steps away after years in office.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/initial-results-from-aug-4-primary-election-release/feed/ 0 Clark County Council continues process to change its Rules of Procedure to mirror Vancouver https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:10:20 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver/ Proposed county rules would let a council majority direct how individual councilors vote on boards and commissions.

Proposed county rules would let a council majority direct how individual councilors vote on boards and commissions.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/clark-county-council-continues-process-to-change-its-rules-of-procedure-to-mirror-vancouver/feed/ 1 Opinion: Sunlight is still the best disinfectant https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sunlight-is-still-the-best-disinfectant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-sunlight-is-still-the-best-disinfectant https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sunlight-is-still-the-best-disinfectant/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:53:01 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/opinion-sunlight-is-still-the-best-disinfectant/ Lewallen cites a $47M depreciation error in Camas and an $18.3M recording error in Vancouver as reasons citizens must scrutinize local budgets now.

Lewallen cites a $47M depreciation error in Camas and an $18.3M recording error in Vancouver as reasons citizens must scrutinize local budgets now.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-sunlight-is-still-the-best-disinfectant/feed/ 2 Letter: Local politicians have ignored repeated votes against light rail and a county resolution opposing light rail https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-local-politicians-have-ignored-repeated-votes-against-light-rail-and-a-county-resolution-opposing-light-rail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-local-politicians-have-ignored-repeated-votes-against-light-rail-and-a-county-resolution-opposing-light-rail https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-local-politicians-have-ignored-repeated-votes-against-light-rail-and-a-county-resolution-opposing-light-rail/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:05:40 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=188057 Clark County voters rejected light rail in 2012 and again passed a 68% advisory vote against it in 2013 — but the fight continues.

Clark County voters rejected light rail in 2012 and again passed a 68% advisory vote against it in 2013 — but the fight continues.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-local-politicians-have-ignored-repeated-votes-against-light-rail-and-a-county-resolution-opposing-light-rail/feed/ 2 Community celebrates completion of wetland restoration at county’s 78th Street Heritage Farm https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-celebrates-completion-of-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-celebrates-completion-of-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-celebrates-completion-of-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:38:48 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/community-celebrates-completion-of-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm/ A $4 million wetland project at Heritage Farm restores Cougar Creek's headwaters to benefit salmon, wildlife, and groundwater.

A $4 million wetland project at Heritage Farm restores Cougar Creek's headwaters to benefit salmon, wildlife, and groundwater.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-celebrates-completion-of-wetland-restoration-at-countys-78th-street-heritage-farm/feed/ 0 Clark County Council follows Vancouver’s lead, promoting light rail to Library Square https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-follows-vancouvers-lead-promoting-light-rail-to-library-square/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-council-follows-vancouvers-lead-promoting-light-rail-to-library-square https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-follows-vancouvers-lead-promoting-light-rail-to-library-square/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:08:49 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=187534 The Clark County Council voted 4-1 to back a Vancouver-authored resolution asking the IBR to extend light rail to Library Square.

The Clark County Council voted 4-1 to back a Vancouver-authored resolution asking the IBR to extend light rail to Library Square.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-follows-vancouvers-lead-promoting-light-rail-to-library-square/feed/ 2 Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot endorses Eileen Quiring O’Brien for Clark County auditor https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkot-endorses-eileen-quiring-obrien-for-clark-county-auditor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkot-endorses-eileen-quiring-obrien-for-clark-county-auditor https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkot-endorses-eileen-quiring-obrien-for-clark-county-auditor/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:06:12 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkot-endorses-eileen-quiring-obrien-for-clark-county-auditor/ Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot cites experience, integrity, and transparency in backing Quiring O'Brien's auditor bid.

Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot cites experience, integrity, and transparency in backing Quiring O'Brien's auditor bid.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-councilor-michelle-belkot-endorses-eileen-quiring-obrien-for-clark-county-auditor/feed/ 0 Clark County Council votes down proposal that would lead to more power for auditor’s office https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-votes-down-proposal-that-would-lead-to-more-power-for-auditors-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clark-county-council-votes-down-proposal-that-would-lead-to-more-power-for-auditors-office https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-votes-down-proposal-that-would-lead-to-more-power-for-auditors-office/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:24:02 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/?p=186988 The Clark County Council voted 3-2 against granting the auditor's office authority to place financial impact statements on ballot measures.

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 against granting the auditor's office authority to place financial impact statements on ballot measures.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-votes-down-proposal-that-would-lead-to-more-power-for-auditors-office/feed/ 3 Future 42 Clark County releases inaugural local government scorecards https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/future-42-clark-county-releases-inaugural-local-government-scorecards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=future-42-clark-county-releases-inaugural-local-government-scorecards https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/future-42-clark-county-releases-inaugural-local-government-scorecards/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 20:27:13 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/future-42-clark-county-releases-inaugural-local-government-scorecards/ Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records.

Future 42 Clark County releases nonpartisan scorecards evaluating Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council voting records.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/future-42-clark-county-releases-inaugural-local-government-scorecards/feed/ 1 Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/passionate-crowd-speaks-up-at-clark-county-council-in-regard-to-fireworks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=passionate-crowd-speaks-up-at-clark-county-council-in-regard-to-fireworks https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/passionate-crowd-speaks-up-at-clark-county-council-in-regard-to-fireworks/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:32:33 +0000 https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/uncategorized/passionate-crowd-speaks-up-at-clark-county-council-in-regard-to-fireworks/ Forty people spoke during public comment, with 34 supporting current aerial fireworks rules in unincorporated Clark County.

Forty people spoke during public comment, with 34 supporting current aerial fireworks rules in unincorporated Clark County.]]> https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/passionate-crowd-speaks-up-at-clark-county-council-in-regard-to-fireworks/feed/ 4