Opinion: ‘Michelle Belkot wants to protect your wallet and NOT pay for TriMet’s light rail O&M’

Should Clark County taxpayers be on the hook for TriMet’s light rail expansion? A $7.2 million annual demand has ignited controversy, with Councilor Michelle Belkot opposing the funding—only to be removed from the C-TRAN Board. As tolls and new taxes loom, residents are left questioning whether this financial burden is justified.Why are local leaders backing TriMet’s plan, and what does this mean for Clark County’s future? Get the full breakdown and find out how you can make your voice heard.Read more at https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-michelle-belkot-wants-to-protect-your-wallet-and-not-pay-for-trimets-light-rail-om/#InterstateBridgeReplacementProgram #Vancouver #CTRAN #SueMarshall #ClarkCounty #O&Mcosts #IBR #busrapidtransit #fixedrouteservice #ClarkCountyCouncil #Vancouvermayor #paratransitservice #MAXlightrail #salestaxrevenue #lightrail #CTRANBoard #MichelleBelkot #TriMet #Vanpoolservice #tolls #AnneMcEneryOgle #localnews #ClarkCountyWa