All Politics is Local
Bowman will seek Quiring’s soon-to-be old job
When Republican Eileen Quiring was elected Clark County Council chair it triggered speculation as to who would take her seat on the council when she assumes her new role. Now, one local politician has put some end to that speculation. The state constitution lays out the process for situations like this. Whenever there is a vacancy […]
December 14, 2018 2:55 pm
County Republican Party elects Bowerman as chair
After two tumultuous years, David Gellatly will no longer serve at the Clark County Republican Party’s helm. Former 3rd Congressional District candidate Earl Bowerman won the seat by a mere four votes Dec. 8 in a race against State Committeewoman Stacie Jesser and Carolyn Crain. The first tally eliminated Crain as a candidate. The second voting round ended […]
December 13, 2018 2:01 pm
Maybe Eileen Quiring will support increases in taxes after all
During the 2018 election, Eileen Quiring campaigned for Clark County Council chair on her consistent record of voting against higher taxes. A week after her election was certified, she indicated that she might one day support a tax increase that would fund roads. On Tuesday, the Clark County Council approved its $518 million 2019 budget, […]
December 7, 2018 5:11 pm
3rd Congressional race draws more than $6 million in funding
There may be a month separating today and the election, and ballots have already been certified, but one could argue it’s not really done until final Federal Election Commission reports are filed. That happened Thursday. Even though final financial statements aren’t available until election day is nothing but a distant memory, they are often the most […]
December 7, 2018 11:24 am
WaPo notes Herrera Beutler’s unique place in new Congress (but it’s probably not what you think)
Earlier this week, The Washington Post ran a post-election analysis that looked at which demographic groups are representing each in the incoming Congress. It also contained a surprising fact about Clark County’s local member of Congress. Of the conclusions, most representatives in the next Congress will be Democrats: white and men. But only 21 percent […]
November 30, 2018 12:47 pm
Community asks Vancouver Council to speak against hate groups
Some Vancouver citizens want the City Council to issue a statement against Patriot Prayer. Four residents testified during Monday’s meeting rallying against the group’s actions and the fact that Patriot Prayer was allowed to hold events at Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver last month. “Students deserve to be safe. I think Vancouver and our […]
November 27, 2018 3:53 pm
What Marc Boldt said on his last appearance on Clark County Focus
Clark County Council Chair Marc Boldt appeared on Clark County Focus for what’s likely to be the last time earlier this week. The show, which is broadcast on CVTV (the C-SPAN of Clark County), features a member of the Clark County Council being interviewed by a local reporter. Boldt lost reelection in August, so if […]
November 23, 2018 5:18 pm
Benton returns to Olympia to swear in state Selective Service director
Vancouver’s favorite former state senator is on the road again. Instead of potentially violating the Hatch Act with an appearance in Hawaii, Don Benton is traveling to Olympia to swear in Washington’s new U.S. Selective Service System director. For those who may not remember, Benton is now director of the Selective Service System. He was originally […]
November 19, 2018 2:53 pm
Oregon third-bridge proponent loses reelection
The dream of a third bridge across the Columbia River suffered a set back in last week’s election and it happened in Oregon. State Rep. Rich Vial, a Republican representing a district southwest of Portland, lost his seat to a Democratic challenger. During his single term in the Legislature, Vial unsuccessfully sponsored a bi-partisan bill that […]
November 16, 2018 9:46 am
CCRP censures Republican PCO for not being Republican
Kelly Hinton, known to many as K.J., was censured by the Clark County Republican Party Wednesday evening. Essentially, the party Mean-Girled him. Hinton is not allowed to sit with them. Hinton is a newly-elected precinct committee officer. His election is what sparked the decision to formally censure him. Hinton is outspoken about his disdain for […]
November 15, 2018 4:11 pm