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Belkot reminds other Clark County Councilors that there is active litigation
Michelle Belkot cited her active lawsuit against fellow councilors as the Clark County Council discussed potential changes to its Rules of Procedure.
Clark County Council wants to come up with a plan to deal with unruly behavior at meetings
Clark County Council members said they will explore policy changes after two disruptive incidents occurred during public comment at a recent meeting.
Letter: Brad Benton announces candidacy for County Council, District 5
Brad Benton announces his candidacy for Clark County Council District 5, outlining positions on affordability, transportation, and public safety.
Passionate arguments made before Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees
A standing room only crowd addressed the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Board of Trustees over new strategic plan language, with speakers split over protecting children and concerns about censor…
Tension rising over how to spend revenue from proposed WA income tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson and fellow Democrats are clashing over how much of a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million should go toward tax relief versus the state budget.
Opinion: Senate shenanigans – Income tax debate, double-standards
Elizabeth New writes that Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million and is likely headed for a legal challenge if approved by the House.
Foes called it the ‘initiative killer;’ now it’s dead in the WA Legislature
Senate Bill 5973, which proposed new restrictions on initiative signature gathering, failed to advance before a legislative deadline.
Letter: ‘The intent of the proposed County Council resolution appears to be a general condemnation of our federal immigration enforcement officers’
Washougal resident Mike Johnson criticizes a proposed Clark County Council resolution regarding federal immigration enforcement in this letter to the editor.
WA House bill raids billions from pension plan while lawmakers also pass record tax hikes
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2034 to terminate LEOFF 1 and transfer $4.5 billion, drawing sharp opposition from House Republicans.
VIDEO: Income tax bill passes WA Senate after hours of heated debate
Senate Bill 6346, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million, passed the Washington Senate after hours of debate and multiple rejected amendments.
‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up
A new forecast projects $827 million more in revenue for Washington’s current budget, offering relief as lawmakers finalize a supplemental spending plan.
Vancouver middle school student joins Rep. John Ley in Olympia as a House page
Jackson Bumala, a 14-year-old middle school student from Vancouver, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives with sponsorship from Rep. John Ley.
Pro-business, bipartisan legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock receives House approval
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2207, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock, to update alcohol warehousing statutes and allow licensed warehouses to store and handle beer under the sa…
Legislation from Rep. John Ley to support construction and infrastructure projects in Washington is passed by the House
The Washington State House passed House Bill 2605, sponsored by Rep. John Ley, updating regulations on naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials used in construction.
Letter: ‘As a lifetime resident of Clark County I am disturbed regarding what I witnessed’
Sally Snyder describes lewd conduct, threatening language, and safety concerns she says she witnessed at the Feb. 11 Clark County Council meeting.
Letter: ‘Are we being punked?’
Anna Miller questions the Clark County Council’s authority to pass a resolution on ICE and urges members to focus on core county responsibilities.
Letter: ‘People who have entered illegally must face the consequences of their actions’
Vancouver resident Debra Kalz argues the County Council should not pass immigration-related resolutions and says laws must be followed or changed through proper channels.
Letter: ‘Our forefathers warned us to assemble when government rules over We The People’
La Center resident Kimberlee Goheen Elbon criticizes the County Council’s handling of immigration-related meetings and urges residents to assemble and speak out.