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25 results matching “public spending” · Newest first · showing 1–12
  1. Community NewsAug 28, 2026Clark County Today

    County schedules public forums on Community Needs Assessment

    Clark County Community Services is hosting four public forums in October to gather feedback on its low-income needs survey.

  2. OpinionAug 10, 2026Peter Bracchi

    Letter: Clark County 2027 – New leaders will inherit some very big decisions

    Peter Bracchi calls for a publicly accessible transition report covering unresolved oversight, major spending, and long-term policy decisions crossing into 2027.

  3. OpinionJun 8, 2026Gary Clark

    Opinion: IBR program’s $13-17 billion fraud and mismanagement, perpetuated by Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek

    …rk argues IBR hid a $17B cost estimate from lawmakers while spending up to $280M with no public benefit.

  4. OpinionJun 2, 2026Bob Ortblad

    Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor)

    …Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.

  5. OpinionApr 9, 2026Sarah Mittelman

    Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County

    …for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.

  6. OpinionNov 6, 2025Randall O’Toole

    Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing

    …ing since 1991, transit use has declined, delivering little public benefit for massive spending.

  7. OpinionOct 10, 2025Justin Forsman

    Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5

    …5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.

  8. OpinionAug 21, 2025Clark County Today

    Letter: Open letter to Evergreen Public Schools regarding PSE collective bargaining

    …ver resident Angie Bunda penned an open letter to Evergreen Public Schools leadership, criticizing spending priorities and supporting the PSE Union in collective bargaining disputes.

  9. PoliticsMar 19, 2025Clark County Today

    Republican budget leader says drop in revenue forecast confirms need to limit spending, avoid new taxes

    …mpting calls from Sen. Chris Gildon and others to limit new spending and avoid new taxes.

  10. PoliticsFeb 27, 2025Carleen Johnson

    GOP: Dems overstating WA’s projected budget shortfall as cover for higher taxes

    Republicans in Washington state argue that Democrats are overstating the projected budget shortfall to justify tax increases, sparking debate…

  11. PoliticsFeb 27, 2025Clark County Today

    Republican budget leader welcomes Gov. Ferguson’s savings suggestions

    Sen. Chris Gildon responds to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s spending-reduction proposals, discussing budget shortfalls and fiscal priorities in Washington state.

  12. PoliticsDec 17, 2024Clark County Today

    Inslee’s final budget proposal would continue staggering spending growth, says Republican budget leader

    …nslee’s $79.5 billion budget proposal, citing unsustainable spending growth.