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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.
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.
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.
Letter: Buyer beware (caveat emptor)
…Ortblad argues the IBR recycled a $200M bridge design while spending $30M on public relations.
Letter: Compassion without accountability is failing Clark County
…for clear standards and measurable results in homelessness spending.
Opinion: $1.8 trillion for nothing
…ing since 1991, transit use has declined, delivering little public benefit for massive spending.
Opinion: Vote NO on Proposition 5
…5, calling it a permanent tax increase that fuels wasteful spending rather than true public safety.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.