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Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
League of Women Voters interviews 3rd Congressional candidates
Eight of nine 3rd Congressional District candidates sat for League of Women Voters video interviews ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
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.
Charter Review Commission Amendment 26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections
Amendment 26-01 would skip the primary when two or fewer candidates run for a nonpartisan county office.
Clark County Charter Review Commission passes 10 amendments to head to general election
…ents passed Wednesday, heading to the November 2026 general election ballot.
Letter: Why I support in-person voting
Peter Bracchi argues Washington's voter eligibility system relies more on trust than verified proof of citizenship.
DOJ threatens WA election officials with prosecution if noncitizens vote
DOJ's Harmeet Dhillon gave Washington's Secretary of State five days to respond on noncitizen voter compliance.
Clark County Republican Women to host ‘Meet the Candidates’ event
…endees can bring their ballot for submission by a qualified election observer team at the July 23 event.
Rep. David Stuebe announces re-election campaign
Stuebe, a retired Marine Colonel and Washougal mayor, is seeking another term in the 17th District.
Opinion: Words matter in our local elections
Auditor candidate Eileen Quiring O'Brien challenges the League of Women Voters on its definition of nonpartisanship.