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Giving thanks for Clark County politics
In honor of the holidays, I'm toning down my usual snark to reflect on some of the things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for those who read my stories, […]
D is for…
Full disclosure: I think Friends of the Carpenter did a (mostly) beautiful job with the "In God We Trust" sign, especially given the controversial nature of the project. But man, […]
The one-man Madore show
A funny thing happened on my way to the Clark County council meeting Tuesday. County legal staff had to give Councilor David Madore a friendly reminder that no, you can’t hold […]
It’s not over ’til it’s over
After six long and exhausting months on the campaign trail, it all ended this week. With the exception of a still tight city council race, the winners in local races have […]
Where are the emails?
Last week and early this week, we reported on Acting County Manager Mark McCauley’s job security in Clark County. Without getting into the vocal and in some cases vitriolic feedback that […]
County tax cut more problematic than it seems
If you’re wondering how a 2 percent property tax levy cut proposed by Clark County Councilor David Madore will shake out, you’re not alone. At a budget workshop last week, a […]
Jeanne Stewart’s big week
It was a big week for Clark County Councilor Jeanne Stewart. On both Tuesday and Wednesday, Stewart showed she’s not afraid to stand up to fellow Councilors David Madore and Tom […]
Where’s the love for Julie Olson?
In all the fervor over one big, expensive race with significant financial backing by the Clark County Republican Party, it is easy to overlook that the local Republicans have another […]
Resident bad cop John Payne to retire
Clark County Deputy Treasurer John Payne is retiring, bringing the end of an era to the Public Service Center. In early 2013, former county reporter Stephanie Rice wrote that in “17 […]
Boldt-Hinton feud escalates
Oh, to be a fly on the wall at the Boldt-Hinton Thanksgiving dinners. Local conservative blogger Kelly Hinton filed a complaint with the Public Disclosure Commission against Clark County council chair candidate Marc […]