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Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘has a dedication for all citizens of the city of Camas’
Camas resident Darcy Schakols Smith voices support for Leslie Lewallen’s dedication to all citizens and her attention to responsible city spending.
Letter: ‘The evidence does not seem to match the campaign rhetoric’
Battle Ground resident Josh Wilde questions School Board candidate Chris Grewell’s campaign transparency after reviewing state filings that appear inconsistent with his public calls for fiscal acco…
Letter: A Real plan to end Vancouver’s homelessness and addiction crisis
Vancouver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman outlines a plan to address homelessness and addiction by reopening Larch Mountain Correctional Facility as a secure rehabilitation and reintegration campus.
Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
Camas and Washougal resident Gary Perman urges voters to reject Proposition 2, arguing that creating a new Regional Fire Authority would add taxes without improving fire or EMS services.
Letter: ‘Who we elect to serve on the Clark County Charter Review Commission truly matters’
Former Clark County Council Chair Gary Medvigy writes that the Charter Review Commission plays a vital role in shaping county government and endorses Liz Cline, Janna Meyer, and Kirk VanGelder for…
Letter: ‘Support charter review that makes sense’
Ridgefield resident Rob Anderson urges Clark County voters to stay engaged in local government and support Charter Review Commission candidates focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and…
Letter: ‘The facts are sobering’ about the police staffing issue in the Vancouver Police Department
Vancouver resident Martha Baumgarten writes that Proposition 5 offers a balanced and practical step toward improving police staffing and public safety, complementing state HB 2015 grant funding.
Letter: ‘We have suffered a lot from the agendas spread by mainstream media’
Hazel Dell resident David Poland voices support for Cathie Garber in her run for the Charter Review Commission, urging voters to choose candidates who value fairness, reason, and nonpartisanship in…
Conservative group sues to overturn rewrite of WA parental rights law
A group of school board members and parents have sued Washington state, arguing House Bill 1296 violates parental rights and constitutional protections in education.
Letter: ‘Meet the new boss, same as the old boss’
Battle Ground resident James Townley voices support for Chris Grewell in the local school board race, urging voters to demand accountability and a change in direction for the district.
Letter: ‘Vote for a new voice’
Jeanie Kuypers shares her priorities for Battle Ground City Council, emphasizing collaboration, fiscal transparency, and investments in safety, parks, and economic development.
Part II: Proposed I-5 Bridge replacement
Vancouver’s mayoral and City Council candidates share their views on the long-delayed I-5 Bridge Replacement Project, debating whether to continue the current plan or push for new alternatives.
Part V: Evaluating amendments to forward to the voters
Clark County Charter Review Commission candidates share their guiding principles for deciding which charter amendments should advance to voters, emphasizing accountability, transparency, and public…
Opinion: Two paths to power – voting and signing
Nancy Churchill urges Washington voters to act on both their ballots and new initiatives, emphasizing that voting and signing petitions are the two key paths to reclaim political power from Olympia.
Letter: ‘It’s not just politics, it’s about trust, transparency, and results’
Camas resident Anna Miller urges support for Councilor Leslie Lewallen, citing her transparency, courage, and commitment to the community’s trust and future.
Letter: Camas Councilor Leslie Lewallen finds cost effective solutions
Camas resident Margaret Tweet expresses support for Councilor Leslie Lewallen, praising her focus on cost-effective solutions and independent oversight of city spending.
Letter: Leslie Lewallen ‘works hard to look for the best solutions and she has the experience to find them’
Former Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy endorses Leslie Lewallen for Camas City Council, citing her collaborative leadership and experience in addressing community challenges.
Part IV: Powers of initiative and referendum in County Charter
Charter Review Commission candidates share their views on the powers of initiative and referendum in Clark County’s Home Rule Charter, with most calling for changes to make the process more accessi…