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Clark County Sheriff John Horch endorses Proposition 12 and Proposition 13
Sheriff John Horch endorses two ballot measures to expand the 519-bed Clark County Jail and fund law-and-justice staffing.
Opposing statements sought for Feb. 10, 2026 ballot measures
…to write opposing statements for two local school district propositions ahead of the February 10, 2026 special election.
Vancouver City Council passes resolution supporting Proposition 5: Police Services Levy
…couver City Council unanimously passed a resolution backing Proposition 5, a police levy that would fund new officers and support staff through a property tax increase.
POLL: How confident are you that city leaders will spend Proposition 5 funds responsibly?
…w confident they are that Vancouver city leaders will spend Proposition 5 police levy funds responsibly.
Bart Hansen gives election perspective from city councilor who was not on the ballot
…tion night, expressing gratitude to candidates, support for Proposition 5, opposition to Charter Amendment No. 13, and a call for more open public communication.
Preliminary results show voter support for Vancouver Proposition 5, Police Services Levy
Preliminary results show Vancouver voters supporting Proposition 5, a police services levy expected to raise $6 million annually for six years to fund officers, equipment, and public safety imp…
Letter: RFA Proposition 2 — Why taxpayers should be alarmed in Camas/Washougal
…s 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: ‘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 fun…
Letter: Vancouver Police union president urges support for Proposition 5 to improve public safety
…rs Guild President Jeff Anaya calls on residents to support Proposition 5, saying it would help add officers, reduce workload strain, and improve public safety.
Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5
…ver mayoral candidate Justin Forsman urges voters to reject Proposition 5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.
FVRL levy lid lift being approved by voters
Early election results show Proposition 1 passing with nearly 53 percent approval, allowing Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries to raise its levy rate from $0.27 to $0.50…
Opposing statements sought for Nov. 4, 2025, ballot measures
…write opposing statements for two Nov. 4 ballot measures — Proposition 5 and Proposition 1 — with a submission deadline of 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8.