A proposed Clark County initiative would require post-election audits and enhanced security at ballot drop boxes, among other changes. Elections officials, however, say parts of…
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Gov. Jay Inslee optimistic about his proposed 2024 supplemental budget
By The Citizen on December 16, 2023
Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his proposed 2024 supplemental budget released Wednesday. Inslee met with The Columbian’s Editorial Board…
Battle Ground City Council revises video policy for its meetings to deter hackers
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
The city of Battle Ground is changing its meeting procedures for city council meetings after the Dec. 4 meeting livestream feed was interrupted by a…
Clark County Council forming task force to review code that only allows wineries to host rural events
By The Citizen on December 13, 2023
Clark County has begun recruiting members for a newly formed task force that will look at whether the county’s existing code for commercial events —…
Southwest Washington lawmakers say health care, worker shortage, public safety among priorities for upcoming legislative session
By The Citizen on December 9, 2023
State lawmakers are ready to get to work and have been busily preparing their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which convenes Jan. 8. Democratic…
Vancouver’s plan to remove lanes from McGillivray Boulevard has residents concerned about safety, congestion
By The Citizen on December 7, 2023
A Tuesday meeting about proposed changes to McGillivray Boulevard in east Vancouver drew a crowd of about 40 with concerns about the project. Read more… …
‘Critical amount of money’: Camas School District replacement levies to be on February ballot
By The Citizen on December 1, 2023
CAMAS — Camas School District voters will soon decide the fate of the district’s educational programs and operations and capital-technology levies that fund a variety…
Former legislative candidate John Ley pleads not guilty in voter fraud case; his lawyer says charges politically motivated
By The Citizen on November 29, 2023
Former legislative candidate John Ley pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court to felony voter fraud charges related to his unsuccessful run for…
Clark County lawmakers keep busy year-round with committees, constituents, and in some cases, full-time jobs
By The Citizen on November 25, 2023
For Washington lawmakers, the work of an elected official doesn’t end when the legislative session does. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Camas City Council OKs 1% property tax and levy hikes for EMS, street preservation
By The Citizen on November 25, 2023
CAMAS — Despite strong objections from Councilor Jennifer Senescu, the Camas City Council has approved taking the annual 1 percent property tax and emergency medical…