The Charter Review Commission will make final decisions for which amendments head to the 2026 General Election ballot. The meeting is Wednesday July 8th at 5PM, so please attend or call in to support the following amendments:
26-01: Clarifying Nonpartisan Office Elections - REJECT
26-07: Housing Impact Analysis - SUPPORT
26-08: Require Supermajority Council Approval for County Taxes - SUPPORT
26-10: Revised Budget Transparency and Process - SUPPORT
26-14: Performance Audits - SUPPORT
26-20: Limitations on Consecutive Terms for County Council Members - REJECT
26-23: Revised Council Powers Regarding Boards and Commissions - SUPPORT
26-24: Require Annual Report Publication by the County Manager - REJECT
26-31: Ethics Review Commission to Consist of Five Members Instead of Current Number - REJECT
26-40: Amending the Initiative, Mini-Initiative and Referenda Process - SUPPORT
Also, Rob covers more details of a story he broke a few weeks ago regarding the bizarre behavior & choices of future Clark County Prosecutor Laurel Smith.
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🚨July 8, 5PM Charter Review Commission Meeting Details:
Participate in the following ways:
👉In person, 6th floor of the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA 98666
👉Join by computer: WebEx Link (https://clarkwa.webex.com/clarkwa/j.php?MTID=m470a14293004c16f31412e04424fd777)
👉Join by phone:
Dial: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 2480 911 8777
Password: CRC2026 (2722026 from phones)
press *3 on phone to raise hand
press *6 to unmute
Submit comments:
Written via email: charterreview@clark.wa.gov
Written via US Postal Service to the Clark County Council, c/o Michelle Pfenning, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000

Rep. John Ley of Washington 18 LD sits down with Rob to discuss the last legislative session, the democrats income tax scheme, transportation and the efforts to reopen the Brockman facility. Also, Rob gives more light of the news he broke last week regarding the future Prosecuting Attorney who is now facing a motion of disqualification because of an alleged improper relationship she had with a lead investigator during a very disturbing case.

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This week on ReformCast, Rob Anderson breaks down a major showdown at the Clark County Council over a proposed charter amendment that critics say would have given the county auditor’s office greater influence over citizen-led initiatives and charter review amendments.

Rob traces the history of the proposal—often referred to as "Charter 18"—from its origins two years ago to its recent revival, and explains why opponents viewed it as a threat to independent voter initiatives. He also examines the debate over financial impact statements, shares examples of how cost estimates can shape public opinion, and discusses concerns about government transparency, accountability, and the charter review process.

The episode includes highlights from public testimony, analysis of the council's 3–2 vote rejecting the proposal, and a look ahead to upcoming charter review decisions that could impact public safety funding, tax policy, and the balance of power in county government.

If you're following local government, charter reform, public safety priorities, or the future of Clark County governance, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Topics discussed:

• The defeat of the revived Charter 18 proposal
• Financial impact statements and ballot measures
• The role of the county auditor in charter amendments
• Public safety prioritization efforts
• Charter review commission updates
• Citizen initiatives and government accountability
• What to watch before the July 8 charter review meeting