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Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars
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Opinion: HB 1380 would allow homeless people to sue a city and collect taxpayer dollars

A proposed bill, HB 1380, could allow homeless individuals to sue cities over public land restrictions, potentially increasing taxpayer costs.

Jan 27, 2025

Letter: A vote for fiscal responsibility in Camas
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Letter: A vote for fiscal responsibility in Camas

Gary Perman argues that Camas’ proposed 4% utility tax increase adds financial strain on residents and calls for fiscal responsibility.

Jan 27, 2025

Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly
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Opinion: House Bill 1334 would allow municipalities to increase property taxes significantly

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center argues that House Bill 1334 could lead to significant property tax increases by changing inflation calculations.

Jan 24, 2025

Letter: ‘Quality schools are made through our community partnerships’
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Letter: ‘Quality schools are made through our community partnerships’

Vancouver resident Linda Campbell urges community support for Evergreen School District levies, highlighting their role in funding essential student programs and resources.

Jan 24, 2025

🗳️ CCT Weekly Poll: Your Thoughts on Trump’s Gender Clarity Policy
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🗳️ CCT Weekly Poll: Your Thoughts on Trump’s Gender Clarity Policy

Clark County Today’s weekly poll asks for your opinion on President Trump’s gender clarity policy, which has sparked debate over fairness and transgender participation in sports.

Jan 24, 2025

Opinion: How will President Trump’s gender clarity position impact transgender sports participation?
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Opinion: How will President Trump’s gender clarity position impact transgender sports participation?

Ken Vance examines how President Trump’s gender policy could influence transgender participation in Washington state sports.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: ‘At its heart, Ridgefield is a vibrant community that values its people and its future’
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Letter: ‘At its heart, Ridgefield is a vibrant community that values its people and its future’

Kate Graham urges Ridgefield residents to support Propositions 12 and 13 to fund school expansion and essential student resources.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: ‘Why has our mayor let this happen to the city of Vancouver?’
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Letter: ‘Why has our mayor let this happen to the city of Vancouver?’

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi raises concerns over the city’s handling of homelessness, citing sanitation, crime, and public health risks.

Jan 23, 2025

Letter: Lid greenwashing
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Letter: Lid greenwashing

Bob Ortblad critiques the $60M lid plan over I-5 in Vancouver, questioning its cost-effectiveness and impact.

Jan 23, 2025

Opinion: Revisions to WA Cares – What SB 5291 gets right and what it misses
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Opinion: Revisions to WA Cares – What SB 5291 gets right and what it misses

Elizabeth New (Hovde) critiques Senate Bill 5291, analyzing its impact on WA Cares and offering key policy recommendations.

Jan 22, 2025

Opinion: Rising budgets, declining outcomes; Ridgefield’s educational paradox
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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.

Jan 22, 2025

Letter: ‘Our schools are the heartbeat of this town’
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Letter: ‘Our schools are the heartbeat of this town’

Hockinson resident Jim VanNatta urges support for the school bond to improve education facilities and strengthen the community.

Jan 22, 2025

Opinion: The people behind the numbers in the Hockinson School Bond
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Opinion: The people behind the numbers in the Hockinson School Bond

The Hockinson school bond debate highlights the financial strain on residents and the need for expanded school facilities.

Jan 21, 2025

Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations
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Opinion: The Employment Security Department still is unable to meet its obligations

Mark Harmsworth critiques Washington’s Employment Security Department for ongoing inefficiencies and lack of transparency.

Jan 21, 2025

Opinion: Why does the Vancouver School District need capital operations money at all given the massive bond in 2017?
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Opinion: Why does the Vancouver School District need capital operations money at all given the massive bond in 2017?

Larry Roe and Dick Rylander believe you should vote ‘No’ and demand the district answer some questions before approving any new funds Larry Roe & Dick Rylander for Clark County Today The Vancouver…

Jan 18, 2025

Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 – they just don’t know it
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Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 – they just don’t know it

David Boze of the Washington Policy Center shares insights on local government policies and their impact.

Jan 18, 2025

Opinion: Ferguson’s focus is on fixing finances
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Opinion: Ferguson’s focus is on fixing finances

Elizabeth New (Hovde) discusses Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address, focusing on fiscal responsibility and government spending.

Jan 17, 2025

POLL: What role should public traditions, like the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, play in local government meetings?
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POLL: What role should public traditions, like the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation, play in local government meetings?

Clark County Council debates the role of public traditions like the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation in local government meetings.

Jan 16, 2025