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Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Clark County taxpayers potentially on the hook for light rail O&M costs after C-TRAN board vote

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, ...

C-TRAN’s board rejected a motion to restore language barring O&M payments for light rail into Vancouver, keeping wording that C-TRAN “may participate in funding,” potentially exposing taxpayers to fut ...

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee sticks with its 3-3-3 plan

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee sticks with its 3-3-3 plan

The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee voted 8-3 to resubmit its 3-3-3 proposal, despite WSDOT’s r ...

The C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee voted 8-3 to resubmit its 3-3-3 proposal, despite WSDOT’s rejection and warnings of lost grant funding if compliance issues remain unresolved. ...

Thursday, September 4, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

So much at stake as C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee set to meet Wednesday

With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver a ...

With a key vote looming, small city leaders warn that changes to the C-TRAN board could leave Vancouver and Clark County in control, sparking talk of legal action and even withdrawal from the agency. ...

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

WSDOT denies C-TRAN Board Composition Review Committee’s 3-3-3 plan

WSDOT rejected the review committee’s 3-3-3 board plan, citing proportional representation by population; ...

WSDOT rejected the review committee’s 3-3-3 board plan, citing proportional representation by population; a 4-3-2 option is expected next, which would reduce smaller cities’ seats. ...

Friday, August 29, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Clark County says FBI no longer can use Camp Bonneville firearms range

Posted by Paul Valencia
|Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Clark County says FBI no longer can use Camp Bonneville firearms range

Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI’s use of the Camp Bonneville firearms range, citing a theft ...

Clark County Council voted 3-2 to end the FBI’s use of the Camp Bonneville firearms range, citing a theft of 12,000 rounds of ammunition earlier this year. ...

Thursday, August 21, 2025
| by Paul Valencia

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Opinion: Is Vancouver stacking the vote at C-TRAN?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, August 11, 2025

Opinion: Is Vancouver stacking the vote at C-TRAN?

John Ley questions whether Vancouver is seeking more control over C-TRAN’s Board, as a state compliance i ...

John Ley questions whether Vancouver is seeking more control over C-TRAN’s Board, as a state compliance issue forces a potential shift in representation that could influence light rail funding decisio ...

Monday, August 11, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Two councilors share their initial views on annexation proposals

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Two councilors share their initial views on annexation proposals

Two local leaders weigh in on Vancouver's four annexation proposals. Bart Hansen supports cautious expans ...

Two local leaders weigh in on Vancouver's four annexation proposals. Bart Hansen supports cautious expansion; Michelle Belkot opposes annexation due to budget concerns and public opposition from count ...

Friday, August 8, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Letter: ‘I’ll take my chances with the Clark County Council over the city of Vancouver’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, August 8, 2025

Letter: ‘I’ll take my chances with the Clark County Council over the city of Vancouver’

Anna Miller voices skepticism over Vancouver’s annexation plans, citing tax motives, zoning control, and ...

Anna Miller voices skepticism over Vancouver’s annexation plans, citing tax motives, zoning control, and political advantages. She favors Clark County Council oversight over city expansion. ...

Friday, August 8, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025

C-TRAN board member regrets vote that could leave Clark County taxpayers on the hook for light rail

C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light ...

C-TRAN board member Tim Hein says he regrets a 2023 vote that could commit Clark County to funding light rail O&M. He’s now urging the board to reverse course and protect taxpayers. ...

Thursday, July 17, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Public comment prevails: No action taken on Clerk agenda item at Clark County Council meeting

Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferrin ...

Clark County Council declined to advance a proposal to make the County Clerk position appointed, deferring the issue to the Charter Review Commission after public concerns over transparency. ...

Thursday, July 10, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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