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 people braved the “atmospheric river” torrential downpour and packed the room at the AC Waterfront hotel in Vancouver. Guests were eager to learn about Project 42 and restore common sense to Clark County and invest in an infrastructure of freedom, limited government and good governance.
Last night we laid out our plans for Clark County. The best way to help as we embark on our first full year is to make a donation at any level so we can raise the needed funds for our 2026 budget. As we mentioned at the event, all contributions raised from people like you living in Clark County will be solely dedicated to our Clark County Project.
The November election presented Clark County voters with several key local measures. We highlighted these in our Clark County Voters Guide, providing context and analysis to help voters make informed decisions. Here’s how each measure turned out and what happens next:
Proposed Vancouver Charter Amendment No. 13 Concerning Voting Districts and City Council Member Elections Rejected: 43.05% Yes (17,449) | 56.95% No (23,081) This proposal would have created four district-based City Council seats while retaining two at-large seats and the mayor elected citywide, effective in 2027. While it did not pass, the measure reflects continued public interest in how Vancouver’s council structure can best represent neighborhoods and demonstrates that, although voters rejected this specific proposal, there remains broad community interest in balancing accessibility, accountability, and representation in city governance.
Vancouver Proposition No. 5 Police and Public Safety Services Levy Lid Lift Approved: 54.17% Yes (22,503) | 45.83% No (19,038) Voters approved this six-year levy increasing property tax rates by roughly $0.15 per $1,000 assessed value to fund 13 additional officers, new equipment, and other public safety investments. The City will now begin implementing the levy and pursue available state grants under House Bill 2015 (state legislation that passed in 2025) to expand police staffing capacity.
Camas and Washougal Proposition No. 2 Creation of Camas-Washougal Regional Fire Protection Service Authority Approved: 51.58% Yes (6,835) | 48.42% No (6,416) This measure establishes the Camas-Washougal Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, providing stable, independent funding for fire services through a dedicated $1.05 per $1,000 property tax. Both cities are expected to reduce existing fire levies to offset the increase as the new authority is formed. Future 42 Clark County will be watching to make sure they follow through.
Port of Camas-Washougal Proposition No. 1 Port Commissioner Terms Rejected: 41.9% Yes (6,423) | 58.1% No (8,908) Voters declined the proposal to extend Port Commissioner terms from four to six years. The Port will continue operating under its current four-year election cycle, maintaining regular opportunities for voter accountability. This outcome aligns with Future 42 Clark County’s recommendation, as we had expressed concern that longer terms could undermine the democratic process by reducing how often voters can hold elected officials accountable. Four years is the appropriate length of time for commissioners to serve before making the case to voters for another term.