The Clark County Charter Review Commission is scheduled to hold two public meetings in January as commissioners begin reviewing the county charter and discussing potential amendments that would ultimately go before voters. Details include meeting dates, hybrid attendance options, and the commission’s role in Clark County’s home rule government. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-charter-review-commission-to-hold-first-two-meetings-in-january/ #ClarkCounty #CountyGovernment #LocalPolitics #PublicMeetings #CharterReview

Clark County Today editor Ken Vance reviews reporting that uncovered previously withheld cost estimates for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project and explains why he believes the project has lost public trust and fiscal credibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-ibr-team-has-been-lying-to-us-and-thanks-to-a-veteran-oregon-journalist-we-have-the-smoking-gun/ #IBR #I5Bridge #TransportationPolicy #PacificNorthwest #PublicSpending #Opinion

Former Clark County Chair Eileen Quiring O’Brien has announced she is running for Clark County auditor after longtime Auditor Greg Kimsey said he will not seek re-election, outlining priorities that include fiscal oversight and election integrity. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/former-legislator-and-county-chair-eileen-quiring-obrien-announces-candidacy-for-clark-county-auditor/ #ClarkCounty #LocalPolitics #CountyAuditor #Elections #PublicService

Vancouver Police are investigating a motorcycle versus vehicle collision that occurred on Main Street, sending the rider to a hospital with life-threatening injuries while the driver remained on scene. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/vancouver-police-investigate-traffic-collision/ #VancouverWA #VancouverPolice #TrafficCollision #PublicSafety #LocalNews

Democratic lawmakers in Washington state have pre-filed a proposal to allow mid-decade congressional redistricting, a move supporters say is defensive and critics argue is hyperpartisan, as national battles over election maps intensify. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wa-democrats-push-for-mid-decade-redraw-of-congressional-maps/ #WashingtonPolitics #Redistricting #CongressionalMaps #StateLegislature #Elections #PublicPolicy

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked lawmakers to repeal a $4.3 billion transportation funding package after a successful signature drive paused new taxes and fees, leaving the plan without revenue and prompting calls to redirect existing funds. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-gov-kotek-calls-for-repeal-of-transportation-funding-package-she-championed/ #OregonPolitics #TransportationFunding #PacificNorthwest #ODOT #PublicPolicy

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center examines a state report on Climate Commitment Act spending and explains why he believes the claimed emissions reductions are significantly overstated due to data errors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-co2-report-shows-86-of-washingtons-claimed-climate-benefits-are-probably-fake/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #PublicSpending #Opinion

OnPoint Community Credit Union is opening a new Ridgefield branch in January and marking the expansion with donations to local nonprofits and a community grand opening event planned for February. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/onpoint-community-credit-union-expands-to-ridgefield/ #RidgefieldWA #ClarkCounty #CreditUnion #LocalBusiness #CommunitySupport #OnPoint

Clark County Council voted 4-1 to approve a 0.1 percent sales tax increase that could raise about $6.5 million annually for housing and related services, even though a specific spending plan has not yet been finalized. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-council-votes-to-increase-sales-tax-for-yet-to-be-finalized-plan-for-affordable-housing/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #AffordableHousing #LocalGovernment #Taxes #PublicPolicy

Clark County Council honored the life and legacy of outdoors reporter Allen “Woodsy” Thomas with a proclamation recognizing his decades of journalism focused on the natural beauty and resources of Southwest Washington. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/life-and-legacy-of-outdoors-reporter-allen-thomas-recognized-by-clark-county-council/ #ClarkCounty #VancouverWA #Journalism #Outdoors #PacificNorthwest #Community