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Act Now: Put a Supermajority Requirement for Clark County Tax Increases on the Ballot

Clark County’s Charter Review Commission is considering a proposal tonight/Wednesday that would require a supermajority vote of the County Council to raise taxes — a critical reform to rein in routine tax hikes and give taxpayers a stronger voice. If this proposed amendment passes out of Study Committee with eight votes this evening, the Commission will then...

Future 42 Clark County Releases Inaugural Local Government Scorecards for Vancouver City Council and Clark County Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Leslie Lewallen Director, Future 42 Clark County (360) 409-0404 leslie@pfortytwo.com CLARK COUNTY, WA May 1st, 2026— Future 42 Clark County today announced the publication of its inaugural local government scorecards evaluating the records of the Vancouver City Councilmembers and the Clark County Councilmembers. The scorecards launch a new annual project aimed...

2025 Vancouver City and Clark Council Council Scorecards

Future 42 Clark County is a local county project dedicated to advocating for key issues such as public safety, housing affordability, and tax relief. We are a grassroots effort mobilizing Clark County residents to make their voices heard at the local level. We have recently completed our first annual set of local scorecards highlighting key...

Please Join Clark County Future 42 for an Income Tax Update and Networking Reception!

Join Clark County Future 42 for a special event featuring Dann Mead Smith, who will give an update on the 2026 legislative session, the income tax, and the next steps to repeal it. Monday, March 30th 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tukes Taphouse 113 E Main St., Battle Ground, WA 98604 Space is limited, please RSVP...

30+ Clark County Small Businesses Urge Legislature to Reject State Income Tax

Today, 30+ local businesses in Clark County sent a joint letter to the Washington State Legislature expressing their concerns regarding the proposed state income tax, SB 6346. The letter urges the Legislature to reject the income tax in order to avoid negative impacts on Washington’s economy. March 9, 2026 To the Honorable Members of the...

Local Elected Officials Urge Legislature to Reject New State Income Tax

Local elected leaders from across Washington are speaking out against the proposal to create a state income tax, warning it could harm communities, small businesses, and the state’s economic competitiveness. In the letter below (and available as a pdf here), they urge lawmakers to reject the plan and instead pursue policies that support growth and...

How Clark County State Lawmakers Voted on Tax Increases in 2025

Our state legislators in Clark County began legislative session Monday, January 12th, and there has already been a flurry of discussion on the need for tax increases and even new taxes such as an income tax which has been proposed and endorsed by Governor Ferguson. This comes on the heels of the largest tax increase...

Building the Infrastructure to Change Washington—Starting in Clark County

Project 42 appreciates your interest in the infrastructure we are building in Clark County and across the state that will help educate citizens on key issues and encourage engagement in a variety of ways. Our Clark County Project was launched to lead the way in advocating for policy solutions at the local level which promote...

Strong Kickoff, Stronger Community — Clark County Update: Dec. 2025

Clark County Future 42 hosted its kickoff event this week. The sold-out event featured Emmy-Award winning emcee, Brandi Kruse, and Tracy Doriot (founder and senior partner of Doriot Construction) as the keynote speaker on the affordability crisis, along with Steve Gordon, Dann Mead Smith, and Leslie Lewallen – the Director of the Clark County Future 42 Chapter. Over 130...

Event: Future 42 Clark County Kickoff Event Dec. 9, feat. Brandi Kruse & Tracy Doriot

Join Dann Mead Smith, Leslie Lewallen, Steve Gordon, and local leaders for our inaugural Project 42/Future 42 Clark County kickoff event in Vancouver and hear the latest on what is happening in our county and state. Update: This event is sold out. AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront 333 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660 Tuesday, December...

Big Decisions Ahead for Clark County Voters — Ballots Are Here!

Clark County voters will be receiving their ballot this weekend for the 2025 General Election. Residents in several municipalities will be voting on several key propositions and amendments. For all county residents, this ballot will include the opportunity to select three candidates to represent you on the Clark County Charter Review Commission. Proposed Vancouver Charter...

Wall Street Journal: Illegal School Strikes in Washington

The Wall Street Journal editorial Board covered the strikes at Evergreen Public Schools and La Center, both in Clark County. Future 42 has covered this issue as well. From the WSJ: Rather than strike, the union members could have kept working for a year under the last contract’s terms, according to the district. Washington law...

Camas Acts to Preserve Public Spaces, Passes Camping Ban

The City of Camas recently enacted an ordinance banning camping on public property, fully complying with the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of Grants Pass, which allows such restrictions without breaching the 8th Amendment clause that it does not prohibit the enforcement of laws regulating camping on public property. Prior to unanimously passing the ordinance banning camping on public property, Camas City Administrator Doug...

2025 Clark County Legislative Scorecard

Future 42 is proud to release its first-of-its-kind, comprehensive scorecard, providing an in-depth analysis of key votes taken by the 12 legislators representing Clark County during the 2025 legislative session. This information is critical in order to ensure that Washingtonians are informed on bills which were passed, how those bills will impact their lives, and...