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Senior Citizens Commission

October 12, 2007 – 2:44 pm

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Real Citizens of Vancouver Washington
Friday, October 12, 2007
 
 
Senior Citizens Commission
There is a real need for a senior citizens’ commission in the city of Vancouver USA. The current senior population in the city of Vancouver is about one third of the citizens and growing. A senior commission would consider [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Also posted in Clark County, Local issues | Comments (7)

Vancouver needs Campbell

October 12, 2007 – 6:22 am

Lately the city of Vancouver has been under a cloud of suspicion and controversy:

Enacting a regressive business tax based on # of employees
Suspicious sales of city owned properties
Disputes with county officials over annexation
Promoting light rail without resident consultation
Interfering in another city’s affairs (La Center)

Pat Campbell is running for Vancouver city council for the position currently [...]

By cpajohn | Also posted in Local issues | Comments (0)

Vancouver Candidates’ Forum - League of Women Voters

October 11, 2007 – 7:58 pm

[ October 16, 2007; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] A Vancouver candidates’ forum will be held by the League of Women Voters of Clark County at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Sixth floor hearing room of the Clark County Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St., Vancouver. Free parking is available in the parking structure north of the building. The League has invited candidates for [...]

By admin | Also posted in Events | Comments (0)

Taxation Without Representation

October 10, 2007 – 12:21 pm

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Real Citizens of Vancouver Washington
Tuesday October 9, 2007
Taxation Without Representation
With the help of the city’s lobbyist Mr. Brown, the state has established a special taxing district for the city of Vancouver. Supposedly it would cover transportation cost in the downtown area. It is an establish district within the city to [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Comments (6)

After Election Tax Surprises

October 7, 2007 – 10:05 pm

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
Friday October 5, 2007
After Election Tax Surprises
Assessments will come out after the election. This was verified through the assessment office. I don’t know what they will contain but don’t expect the assessment rate on your home to come down. I suspect the reasoning for the delay [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Also posted in Local issues | Comments (1)

Victims of Progress

October 2, 2007 – 8:45 am

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington

Tuesday Oct 2, 2007
Victims of Progress
Last week I went downtown to get first hand information from some small business owners of Vancouver who are struggling to make it in the downtown area. I asked them some questions to determine how city policies could improve their business. [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Comments (2)

Meet the Candidates Tuesday October 9th

September 28, 2007 – 3:14 pm

[ October 9, 2007; 7:00 am to 9:00 am. ] They say all politics are local. That is why this is a great opportunity to become acquainted with over 10 local candidates who will appear on the November ballot. These are candidates from Vancouver, La Center, Camas, Washougal, and Battleground. They want to represent you in your businesses and neighborhoods. Be an informed voter and [...]

By admin | Also posted in Events, Local issues | Comments (0)

Another Property Giveaway

September 25, 2007 – 8:54 am

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
September 25, 2007
Another Property Giveaway
Watching the CVTV City Council meeting last night with the “D” street giveaway was an amazing process to observe. Some items of interest were the fact that the assessed value of the street was based on the same assessed value per square [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Comments (3)

Public Statements

September 19, 2007 – 9:07 am

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
September 19, 2007
Public Statements
Yesterday, there was an interview by Jeff Mize at the CVTV studio of both my opponent and I. It was a very interesting question and answer session and I believe that all will find our answers interesting. It will be broadcast today [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Comments (0)

Will History Repeat?

September 11, 2007 – 11:06 am

A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
September 11, 2007
Will History Repeat?
One of the most widely read books of all time are “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire”. Written in 1788 by Edward Gibbon, it sets forth five basic reasons why that great civilization withered and died. These were:
* The Undermining of [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Comments (2)

City Councilman is a Full Time Job

September 4, 2007 – 4:29 pm

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
September 4, 2007
Full Time Job
After going through a primary and sitting with incumbents including my opponent, I discovered from the incumbents the same theme. It is “that I have a regular job and the city council job is not that job”. In looking into the last [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Also posted in Local issues | Comments (2)

Voters swat down Port Levy

August 22, 2007 – 1:06 am

Seeing tonight's 72-28 rejection of the port levy reminded me of all-time NBA shot block leader Hakeem Olajuwon's vaunted defense in the paint, swatting down attempted shots:
Voters soundly defeated a Port of Vancouver tax hike in Tuesday’s primary election, rejecting campaign slogans that passage of the special levy equated to more jobs.
Port district residents [...]

By Aneurin | Comments (3)