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Vick introduces bill to allow ADUs in rural areas
Washington state Rep. Brandon Vick, R-Vancouver, has introduced a bill intended to support one of Clark County’s housing initiatives. The county is currently seeking to modifying its codes to promote the […]
CCRP starts the new year with a little reorganization
2017 was a tough year for the Clark County Republican Party. Chair David Gellatly started his term in January, and has faced heavy criticism — including an attempted removal or […]
Stonier sees success early in session
State Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, scored an early victory in the newly convened legislative session when the House voted to pass one of her bills earlier today. On an 83-15 vote, […]
Marc Boldt is no longer censured by the GOP
In 2012, Marc Boldt, then a Republican county commissioner, was censured by the local GOP for taking actions his party deemed were out of line. But things have changed. In October, […]
‘Dirty tricks’ target Dorothy Gasque campaign
Someone is messing with the Dorothy Gasque campaign. Gasque is running as a Democrat for the 3rd Congressional District seat up for grabs in 2018. In late September, someone donated $100 […]
A look at fundraising in the 18th Legislative District House race
John Ley will begin 2018 at a disadvantage in the race to succeed state Rep. Liz Pike, a Camas Republican who will step down to run for county chair. According to […]
Ridgefield’s former City Manager George Fox calls council meetings “a waste of time”
Former Ridgefield City Manager George Fox stirred up some controversy on the Facebook page of Vancouver City Councilor Jack Burkman. Burkman, who officially steps down Dec. 31, posted a link to the […]
‘If we just go with a message of ‘no tolls’ that’s probably just going to be a losing position’
In September, the Clark County council sent a letter to the Oregon Transportation Commission expressing concerns that the state’s plans to put tolls on Interstate 5 and 205 would burden […]
GOP stalls approval of Sen. Murray health care bill
Patty Murray likely feels like her peers have broken their promise to her. Republican Sen. Susan Collins promised a bill co-authored by Murray would be approved when citing her reasons to vote […]
Kris Greene and Justin Forsman team up after the election
Here’s a feel-good political story. Remember Port of Vancouver commissioner candidate Kris Greene? Remember Vancouver City Council candidate Justin Forsman? Well, they both lost pretty bad in their bids for office. Despite […]