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Braun feeling upbeat after initial ballot results
Braun finished second in initial results with 38.71% to Gluesenkamp Perez's 38.90% in the Third Congressional District primary.
VIDEO: Will voters show up? Washington primary tests midterm turnout
As of Monday night, just under 20% of Washington ballots had been returned, with first results expected after 8 p.m. Tuesday.
County Council votes to put bond, levy lid lift measures on general election ballot to fund law and justice services
Clark County voters will decide on a $366M bond and a levy lid lift to fund jail, courts, and sheriff needs.
Charter Review Commission 26-40: Amending the Initiative, Mini-Initiative and Referenda Process
Amendment 26-40 would lower the initiative signature requirement from 10% to 8% in Clark County.
Charter Review Commission 26-31: Establishing a Five-Member Ethics Commission
Amendment 26-31 passed 13-1 but may never reach voters if the county council acts first.
Charter Review Commission 26-24: Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager
Amendment 26-24 would make the county manager's annual report mandatory and publicly accessible — not just presented at a council meeting.
Charter Review Commission 26-23: Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions
Amendment 26-23 would expand County Council nomination authority to nearly all boards and commissions, with one exception.
Charter Review Commission 26-20: Limitation on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members
Amendment 26-20 caps Clark County Council members at three consecutive terms, with a one-term waiting period before returning.
Charter Review Commission 26-14: Performance Audits
Amendment 26-14 would give the County Council authority to independently audit county finances and programs.
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.