Politics — stories by Paul Valencia
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HART responds to questions regarding Vancouver’s ability to ban homeless camps
HART says 500+ people live outdoors in Vancouver with no shelter capacity to move them all indoors.
Is the city of Vancouver pushing an anti-car agenda?
Save Vancouver Streets gathered 6,500+ signatures seeking a voter vote on lane removals, but the city took no action on the initiative.
Clark County Sheriff John Horch endorses Proposition 12 and Proposition 13
Sheriff John Horch endorses two ballot measures to expand the 519-bed Clark County Jail and fund law-and-justice staffing.
Clark County Council approves increases to current impact fees, as well as new impact fees
Clark County Council approved fee increases for three school districts and new impact fees for four fire districts, raising construction costs countywide.
Save Vancouver Streets argues its case before state court of appeals
SVS attorney Jackson Maynard argued before three appellate judges in Tacoma, with a ruling expected in four to six months.
Belkot says ‘this is so wrong’ as Clark County Council changes its Rule of Procedure
Clark County Council amended its Rules of Procedure to allow directing councilor votes and removing board members by simple majority.
Vancouver votes to increase sales tax in effort to increase public safety
Vancouver's 6-1 council vote raises sales tax one-tenth of 1 percent for police hiring and public defense.
Save Vancouver Streets will make its argument before Washington State Court of Appeals
Save Vancouver Streets will argue before the WA Court of Appeals on Sept. 11 after collecting 6,500 signatures.
Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone
Ryan Frost argues Washington's new 9. 9% income tax has a $1M deduction that a simple legislative majority could remove.
U.S. Speaker of the House campaigns for John Braun in Vancouver
Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed John Braun for Washington's 3rd Congressional District at Trap Door Brewing in Vancouver.
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.
City attorney assures public that Vancouver is not ‘open season’ for criminals
Vancouver's city attorney, city manager, and police chief each apologized for failing to communicate a temporary low-level crime referral policy to officers and the public.
Vancouver Police Officers Guild still frustrated, confused, even after chief’s statement
Guild president Jeff Anaya says a software change now allows only referrals, not citations, and the jail won't accept referrals.
Vancouver city manager: Police memorandum allows system to prioritize public safety
Vancouver's defense attorney shortage has led to more than 50 case dismissals, including 10 involving domestic violence charges.
Police guild president: Vancouver moving in wrong direction if law enforcement cannot do its job
Guild president Jeff Anaya warns Vancouver's new no-arrest directive for shoplifting and drug use will flood the city with crime.
Charter Review Commission 26-40: Amending the Initiative, Mini-Initiative and Referenda Process
Amendment 26-40 would lower the initiative signature requirement from 10% to 8% in Clark County.
Charter Review Commission 26-31: Establishing a Five-Member Ethics Commission
Amendment 26-31 passed 13-1 but may never reach voters if the county council acts first.
Charter Review Commission 26-24: Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager
Amendment 26-24 would make the county manager's annual report mandatory and publicly accessible — not just presented at a council meeting.
Charter Review Commission 26-23: Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions
Amendment 26-23 would expand County Council nomination authority to nearly all boards and commissions, with one exception.
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
Amendment 26-20 caps Clark County Council members at three consecutive terms, with a one-term waiting period before returning.
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
Charter Review Commission 26-10: Revised Budget Transparency Process
A 12-3 vote advances a charter amendment requiring the county's $880M+ budget process to begin in September.
Charter Review Commission 26-08: Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes
Amendment 26-08 passed 8-7 and would require four of five Clark County Council members to approve any new or increased councilmatic tax.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-07: Housing Impact Analysis
Amendment 26-07 requires a public, data-driven housing analysis before Clark County can change land use or construction codes.
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