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Acting County Manager Mark McCauley on Wednesday gave the first ever county manager&#039;s report, a new part of his duties required under the Home Rule Charter adopted by voters in 2014.

Clark County council receives first annual report

Acting County Manager Mark McCauley on Wednesday gave the first ever county manager&#039;s report, a new part of his duties required under the Home Rule Charter adopted by voters in 2014.

December 9, 2015, 7:31pm Clark County News

A relatively short and polite gathering of top Clark County leaders and officials Wednesday was significant not for its content, but for what it symbolized. Read story

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

Clark County council OKs $45,000 contract with land-use firm

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

December 8, 2015, 6:59pm Clark County News

The Clark County council unanimously approved a $45,000 contract with a Mercer Island-based land-use firm to add an additional chapter to its 20-year growth plan. Read story

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Detailed data shed light on county chair election

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December 8, 2015, 6:01am Clark County News

The election results are certified. The swearing-in is scheduled for later this month. A new era in Clark County politics is on the horizon. Read story

State report: Clark County Assessor’s Office violated law

December 3, 2015, 7:01pm Clark County News

The Clark County Assessor's Office violated state law when it granted the parents of a county employee an $83,078 reduction in assessed property value in 2013, according to a state report released Thursday. Read story

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

Clark County council moves to hire new consultant

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

December 2, 2015, 6:57pm Clark County News

As early as two weeks ago, before the Clark County council adopted the preferred alternative to its 20-year growth plan, Councilor David Madore already was looking for a new consultant to do the environmental review. Read story

Clark County Councilors David Madore, from left, Tom Mielke, and  Jeanne Stewart

County council votes to cut revenue, add spending

Clark County Councilors David Madore, from left, Tom Mielke, and  Jeanne Stewart

December 1, 2015, 10:21pm Clark County Politics

Despite urging from elected officials against lowering Clark County's property tax revenue, the county council voted Tuesday to reduce its tax levy by 2 percent. Read story

Daybreak Youth Services plans to open a 40-bed facility where teens can receive treatment for physical or mental illness and chemical dependency at the closed Bethesda Slavic Church in Brush Prairie. Neighbors fear the teens might be dangerous, and make the area unlivable.

Treatment site plan stirs worries in Brush Prairie

Daybreak Youth Services plans to open a 40-bed facility where teens can receive treatment for physical or mental illness and chemical dependency at the closed Bethesda Slavic Church in Brush Prairie. Neighbors fear the teens might be dangerous, and make the area unlivable.

November 30, 2015, 7:36pm Clark County Health

A proposed drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for teens in Brush Prairie may still be a year out from opening its doors, but already the facility is stirring controversy in the small community. Read story

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

Clark County council faces busy day

Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, from left, David Madore and Tom Mielke

November 30, 2015, 6:20pm Clark County News

The Clark County council has a triathlon of a public hearings scheduled Tuesday, considering policy updates in three controversial areas: the county's 2015-2016 budget; its fee-waiver program; and its 20-year growth plan. Read story

Final election results certified

November 24, 2015, 10:15pm Clark County News

Final results from the Nov. 3 election were certified Tuesday. There were no changes from previously announced results. Read story

Councilor David Madore, center, joins fellow Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, left, and Tom Mielke on Tuesday morning for a proclamation announcing the placement of "In God We Trust" in the county hearing chambers.

Madore’s growth plan approved

Councilor David Madore, center, joins fellow Clark County Councilors Jeanne Stewart, left, and Tom Mielke on Tuesday morning for a proclamation announcing the placement of "In God We Trust" in the county hearing chambers.

November 24, 2015, 8:05pm Clark County News

To those who sat through Tuesday's six-hour Clark County council meeting, the outcome may have seemed written before it began. The Clark County council approved sweeping changes to the framework of its 20-year growth plan and adopted zoning policies that included the reduction of rural parcel sizes. Read story