Letter: The Charterist III — Concerning the powers of the Legislative Branch

Charter Review Commission candidate John Jay returns with the third installment of his Charterist series, this time focusing on how the Clark County Charter limits the powers of the legislative branch. Jay contends that structural disadvantages — including part-time status and limited staff — leave the County Council unable to effectively check the executive branch. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-charterist-iii-concerning-the-powers-of-the-legislative-branch/ #JohnJay #ClarkCountyCharter #Opinion #CountyCouncil #ChecksAndBalances #CharterReview #ClarkCountyWA #LocalGovernment #CountyPolitics #LegislativeReform