headermask image

header image


category archive listing Category Archives: Local issues

Congratulations FVTV!

November 7, 2007 – 9:59 pm

FVTV Fort Vancouver Television, channel 11 is the little station that could. Tonight, the cable commission awarded FVTV, our local public cable access provider, a $206,000 grant to completely revitalize their equipment.
Two years ago, FVTV was in no condition to be awarded such a grant. Through the extremely hard work of people such as Mark [...]

By Aneurin | Also posted in Media | Comments (0)

Dunn’s Done

November 6, 2007 – 8:46 am

Oy vey…
State Rep. Jim Dunn will be stripped of his committee assignments and denied travel reimbursement after the 17th District lawmaker made what even Dunn acknowledged was an “inappropriate” remark to a woman at a legislative function in the Tri-Cities last month…snip…
“I opened my mouth inappropriately and apologized for it,” Dunn said. He said he [...]

By Rich | Also posted in 17th Leg District, Clark County, Ethics, Republicans | Comments (1)

In My Opinion

November 3, 2007 – 2:18 pm

I knew it was just a matter of time. The Columbian has finally printed an Editorial (SPEAK UP VOTERS) I can agree with.
The Columbian is also right that there are some crucial races and issues on Tuesday’s Ballot. Too bad they have taken the role of Cheer Leaders for the Incumbents and increasing taxes [...]

By L. M. Patella | Also posted in Clark County, Local elections | Comments (1)

It is time for a change!

October 31, 2007 – 11:01 am

Having just returned from a dredging conference in Hawaii, I was a not disappointed reading article in the Columbian that were saved for me. They (THE COLUMBIAN) continue to support the tax and spend crowd, make feeble attempts to discredit those challenging incumbents and of course, support the wasteful spending of our hard earned [...]

By L. M. Patella | Also posted in Clark County, Local elections | Comments (3)

Something’s Askew

October 29, 2007 – 3:22 pm

The Outsider
A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington
October 29, 2007

Something’s Askew

In the Sunday’s Columbian Business section, there was an announcement that property owners in the city of Vancouver can anticipate an average of a 12% increase on the assessed value of their home. I’m sure that will surprise everyone considering the [...]

By Charlie Stemper | Also posted in Clark County, Local elections | Comments (0)

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 elections | 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 elections | Comments (0)

KATU Doesn’t Dig on Weird Portland

October 8, 2007 – 6:14 pm

KATU - usually our less shrill and moronic major media affiliate, perhaps either frustrated with no response to an open request, finally posted their story on the meme of What’s Weird About Portland.
Predictably, they disdainfully lump the ‘weird’ into one big gooey pile of racist skinheads, pedophiles, and anti-war protesters, along with the idea [...]

By Rich | Also posted in Dept. of just Sayin', Media, Miscellaneous | Comments (0)

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 elections | Comments (1)

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 elections | Comments (0)

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 elections | Comments (2)

Fairness in Public Hearings

August 21, 2007 – 8:00 am

The Outsider A Newsletter for the Overburdened Taxpayers of Vancouver Washington Oct 21st, 2007

Fairness in Public Hearings
Last night I watched the public hearing on the proposed development downtown by the Al Angelo Company that would affect the Arnada neighborhood. Again the city council allowed the developer unlimited time to the consternation [...]

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