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Opinion: Historical state income tax and another massive operating budget highlight the end of the 2026 legislative session

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:14:56 +0000

Rep. John Ley details the passage of a state income tax, an expanding $80 billion budget, and new Clark County infrastructure funding following the 2026 legislative session.

Washougal School District Board votes to place renewal levies on Feb. 2026 ballot

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:23:08 +0000

The Washougal School District Board voted to place renewal EP&O and Capital levies on the Feb. 2026 ballot to fund student programs and facility needs.

Letter: Re-Elect Camas City Councilor Leslie Lewallen; oppose light rail on I-5 Bridge

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 03:11:55 +0000

Camas resident Douglas Tweet urges voters to support fiscally responsible leadership, backing Councilor Leslie Lewallen and opposing costly light rail expansion on the I-5 Bridge project.

Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:32:48 +0000

Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.

Opinion: Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order that will increase the cost of public construction projects

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:56:14 +0000

Mark Harmsworth argues that Gov. Bob Ferguson’s new executive order mandating Project Labor Agreements will raise costs, restrict competition, and sideline most of Washington’s construction workforce.

Opinion: Dire warning to PDX City Council about $10B bridge project that’s doomed

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:29:41 +0000

Lars Larson warns that hidden cost estimates could push the I-5 Bridge replacement over $10B, citing ODOT’s history of overruns and lack of funding.

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

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:29:42 +0000

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.

Opinion: School district levies – What they are and aren’t

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:14:48 +0000

Dick Rylander explains the complexities of school district levies, breaking down how they work, what they fund, and their impact on taxpayers.

Opinion: ‘What has been revealed about TriMet in multiple Clark County Today articles over the past few years is eye-opening’

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:11:05 +0000

Rep. John Ley warns Clark County taxpayers about TriMet’s financial demands, urging the C-TRAN Board to reject costly commitments.

Opinion: K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 2

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:43:37 +0000

Washington's K-12 education funding relies on mandates, many of which are underfunded or unfunded, shifting costs to local taxpayers.