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Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Opinion: Fighting for transparency in Washington government

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates ...

A recent court decision allows Washington lawmakers broad new secrecy over internal records, as advocates report rising obstacles to government transparency and public engagement. ...

Thursday, March 19, 2026
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Monday, November 17, 2025

Opinion: County officials need to ‘own it, fix it, and move on’

Ken Vance argues county officials must take responsibility after a report found they violated rules in re ...

Ken Vance argues county officials must take responsibility after a report found they violated rules in removing Councilor Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN Board and have since refused to address the fi ...

Monday, November 17, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’

Former Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy writes that the Charter Review Commission plays a vital ro ...

Former Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy writes that the Charter Review Commission plays a vital role in shaping county government and endorses Liz Cline, Janna Meyer, and Kirk VanGelder for Dis ...

Monday, October 27, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Part III: Charter Review Commission – oversight and accountability

Posted by Ken Vance, Editor
|Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Part III: Charter Review Commission – oversight and accountability

Clark County Today continues its Charter Review Commission series as candidates outline proposals to stre ...

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

Thursday, October 16, 2025
| by Ken Vance, Editor

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Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Letter: Leslie Lewallen’s record ‘is spotless’

Former Idaho State Senator Mike Jorgenson voices support for Camas City Council member Leslie Lewallen, d ...

Former Idaho State Senator Mike Jorgenson voices support for Camas City Council member Leslie Lewallen, describing her record as spotless and urging voters to re-elect her. ...

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: WA Cares needs all the help it can get

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Opinion: WA Cares needs all the help it can get

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that SJR 8201 offers the WA Cares Fund a chance at stability by allowing div ...

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that SJR 8201 offers the WA Cares Fund a chance at stability by allowing diversified investments, helping protect taxpayers from future payroll tax increases. ...

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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Opinion: Lawfare comes to Portland and Chief Day’s chickens come home to roost

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Opinion: Lawfare comes to Portland and Chief Day’s chickens come home to roost

Lars Larson discusses the arrest of journalist Nick Sortor during an Antifa protest in Portland and the e ...

Lars Larson discusses the arrest of journalist Nick Sortor during an Antifa protest in Portland and the ensuing allegations of law enforcement collusion and political bias. ...

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?

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

POLL: Should the county update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles?

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the county should update its Human Resources policy to i ...

This week’s Clark County Today poll asks whether the county should update its Human Resources policy to include personal social media accounts of employees in sensitive roles, following concerns over ...

Thursday, July 17, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Do You Trust Local Government to Allocate Law Enforcement Funds Properly?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, February 28, 2025

POLL: Do You Trust Local Government to Allocate Law Enforcement Funds Properly?

Sheriff John Horch believes residents may support funding more deputies if they trust the money will be u ...

Sheriff John Horch believes residents may support funding more deputies if they trust the money will be used properly. Do you agree? ...

Friday, February 28, 2025
| by ClarkCountyToday.com

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POLL: Do you agree with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden?

Posted by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer
|Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

POLL: Do you agree with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden?

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks: Do you agree with President Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter? ...

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks: Do you agree with President Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter? ...

Friday, December 6, 2024
| by Andi Schwartz, Webmaster/Graphic Designer

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