Clark County Council Rejects Auditor Power Expansion

The Clark County Council voted 3-2 against a charter amendment that would have given the auditor's office authority to place financial impact statements on ballot initiatives. Critics argued the proposal — similar to one voters rejected in 2024 — would let one office tip the scales of the ballot process. https://clarkcountytoday.com/news/clark-county-council-votes-down-proposal-that-would-lead-to-more-power-for-auditors-office/ #ClarkCounty #ClarkCountyCouncil #HomeRuleCharter #BallotInitiative #LocalGovernment #WashingtonState #Politics #CountyAuditor #CharterReview #Vancouver