Stories by Rob Anderson
21 stories
Opinion: Democrats make housing less affordable in Clark County
Rob Anderson argues Clark County's new permit, school, and fire district fees add $17–20M annually to taxpayer burden.
Opinion: $4 Million for housing, but only a few were helped — While Councilor Fuentes and Fourth Plain Forward benefit
Clark County spent nearly $4M on housing in 2025, helping only 71 people while a nonprofit employing a sitting councilor kept roughly $250K.
Opinion: Explanations about the ‘deputy county auditor’ title still aren't adding up
Rob Anderson argues Mitchell Kelly's "deputy county auditor" title was repeatedly used in campaign materials despite records showing it arrived one week after he announced his run.
Opinion: Is Mitchell Kelly misleading voters with his ‘deputy auditor’ claim?
Clark County HR records show no position called "Deputy County Auditor" has ever existed, Anderson argues.
Opinion: ‘Fauci is at least being asked questions’
Rob Anderson argues Dr. Alan Melnick should face scrutiny over COVID policies, nursing home deaths, and vaccine campaigns before retiring.
Opinion: Auditor Kimsey signals mail-in voting may no longer be safe
Rob Anderson argues Auditor Greg Kimsey's push for ballot drop boxes contradicts his past defense of Washington's mail-in voting system.
Opinion: Clark County deserves better – Indivisible’s hatred and the candidates chasing their support
Rob Anderson raises concerns about three Clark County Auditor candidates seeking support from Indivisible Greater Vancouver.
Opinion: Democrat Charter commissioners vote against Charter amendments that support affordable housing, wait what?
Rob Anderson calls out Clark County Democrats for opposing two Charter amendments he says would have advanced affordable housing.
Opinion: Clark County Council Is giddy about wasting your money on electric vehicles
A $400,000 electric backhoe runs only four hours before needing a recharge, costing triple its diesel equivalent.
Letter: The county manager gets a raise while taxpayers get a new tax
County approves manager raise while claiming no general fund money exists for desperately needed deputies.
Letter: ‘One year later, a withheld text message points to perjury’
Clark County resident Rob Anderson argues a previously undisclosed text message tied to a C-TRAN board dispute raises questions about sworn statements and public meeting rules.
Letter: ‘Immigration’ resolution scheduled for this Wednesday at Clark County Council Meeting
Rob Anderson urges residents to closely watch an upcoming Clark County Council meeting where an immigration-related resolution and proposed rule changes are expected to be discussed.
Letter: County officials refused to cooperate, now a criminal report finds their actions were illegal
Rob Anderson says Clark County officials refused to participate in a Skamania County investigation into the removal of Councilor Michelle Belkot, and the resulting report found they violated the OP…
Opinion: The heavy cost of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education System
Rob Anderson examines the impact of illegal teachers’ strikes on Ridgefield’s education system, questioning tax increases and accountability in school funding.
Opinion: Rising budgets, declining outcomes; Ridgefield’s educational paradox
Ridgefield School District’s budget has grown significantly, but academic performance has declined, raising concerns about spending priorities.
Opinion: ‘Ridgefield residents deserve better stewardship of their tax dollars’
Rob Anderson analyzes Ridgefield School District’s levy proposals, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and taxpayer impact.
Opinion: Restore Election Confidence Initiative signature-gathering effort nears deadline
The Restore Election Confidence (REC) Initiative is in its final stage of signature gathering, with a deadline set for May 25, 2024.
Letter: Again, Councilor Belkot stands alone
Clark County resident Rob Anderson shares his reaction to the Clark County Council’s approval of a $4. 7 million remodel of the election department facilities.
Clark County Council Candidate Forum to be held July 20
All County Council candidates have been invited to the event to be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia in Washougal
Clark County Council Candidate Forum to be held Wednesday (July 20)
All County Council candidates have been invited to the event to be held at the Black Pearl on the Columbia in Washougal
Letter: ‘Dr. Alan Melnick, the Clark County Public Health Officer, should be fired immediately’
In his letter to the editor, area resident Rob Anderson expresses his concerns about Clark County Public Health director and staff.