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Clark County Republican Party‍

C-TRAN board tables vote on language regarding the funding of light rail maintenance and operations.

Timeline:

March 11 - C-TRAN board tables vote - https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/c-tran-board-tables-vote-on-language-regarding-the-funding-of-light-rail-maintenance-and-operations

March 12 - Members of the County Council voted to remove Michelle Belkot from the C-TRAN board of directors - https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/michelle-belkot-speaks-out-after-clark-county-council-kicks-her-off-c-tran-board/

During an interview on The Lars Larson Show, Clark County Councilor Michelle Belkot reiterated her belief that Southwest Washington residents should not be forced to subsidize TriMet’s financial losses and that road infrastructure should take priority in the region. Hear the interview.

Opinion: The Clark County Charter grants the power to appoint, not to revoke, council member board appointments Read the opinion of Angus Lee - https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-the-clark-county-charter-grants-the-power-to-appoint-not-to-revoke-council-member-board-appointments/

Matthew Bumala, Chairman of the Clark County Republican Party.

Over the past couple of years, we have implemented significant changes and developed a robust framework to support our candidates in achieving success. We have now established a well-organized system to help candidates excel in both primary and general elections.

If you are considering running for office and seeking a strong chance of success, partnering with the Clark County Republican Party is an excellent choice. We are committed to providing substantial resources to all our endorsed candidates, ensuring they have the support needed to win not only in the primary but also in the general election.

We invite you to join us at our premier annual event, the Lincoln Day Dinner, taking place on March 29th.

Potential candidates, please contact: .

The Lincoln Day Dinner is traditionally the largest fundraiser of the year. Come enjoy good food, fabulous speakers, a fun auction and support the local Clark County Republican Party. Auction items ranging from a SIG 365 compact 9 mm pistol with Streamlight flashlight, custom carved knives, golf with the Clark County Republican Party Chairman Matthew Bumala and many more!

GET TICKETS HERE

2SHB 1696 select ‘Con’ to voice your opinion before 3/19

A new bill will impose a 1% fee on selling a home that will go to “black, indigenous, people of color.” If you are opposed to 2SHB 1696, please indicate so before 3/19 at the link below.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=Senate&mId=33077&aId=165728&caId=26395&tId=3

It is easy! Click the link, enter your info and submit.

WAGOP Lawsuit Disputing State Senate General Election Heard in Court‍

Evidence presented was that hundreds of ballots mailed, returned, and tallied in the race were returned by people who had previously contacted the USPS and filed change of address notices. According to the WAGOP, that list of about 600 voters were potentially ineligible to vote in the election, but somehow their ballots were cast and counted. Read more here - https://billbruch.substack.com/p/wagop-lawsuit-disputing-state-senate

and here - https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/wagop-lawsuit-disputing-state-senate-general-election-finally-heard-in-court/

Did Clark County count votes from non-residents in the recent election - Listen to the interview on Lars Larson https://soundcloud.com/thelarslarsonshow/matt-frohlich-did-clark-county

Title IX is a federal law that protects the rights of biological girls to fair opportunities in academic or athletic programs that receive federal funding.

Chris Reykdal, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, claims that “Washington State laws override Title IX”

Read more details here - https://washingtonparentsnetwork.com/title-ix-facts

If you are a parent or school board member and would like to submit a Declaration of support of our Title IX complaint, please go to this page and download a sample declaration. Edit your Declaration, sign it and email it back to us by March 20, 2025.‍ https://washingtonparentsnetwork.com/free-downloads

Additional information here - https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-parents-network-files-title-ix-complaint-against-reykdal-ferguson

HB 1296 Threatens Parents' Rights In Our Education System - Legislative Update‍

https://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1296&Year=2025

Washington Legislative Information

With Democrats having the majority in Washington, it is more important than ever to voice your opinion to your representatives.

House Current Floor Activity https://app.leg.wa.gov/far/House/Calendar

Senate Current Floor Activity https://app.leg.wa.gov/far/Senate/Calendar

You can watch live or recorded sessions at https://tvw.org/schedule/

Get information on dates and bills at https://leg.wa.gov/bills-meetings-and-session/session/ or https://app.leg.wa.gov/committeeschedules/

Fight back: Take action against these bad bills! - https://stopbadbills.houserepublicans.wa.gov/

HB 1531 grants power to state and local officials to impose health measures, such as immunizations and vaccines, without consideration for individual choice, informed consent, or personal medical circumstances.

HB 1531‍ Preserving the ability of public officials to address communicable diseases.

Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, a speaker at the upcoming Lincoln Day Dinner, discusses the real threat to our democracy, which is renegage, District Court judges, issuing nationwide injunctions to thwart the Trump agenda.  And if this persists, this has the real potential to completely derail this Administration's goals.  So learn more today and arm yourself with education.  ‍

State Rep and Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party Jim Walsh, a speaker at the upcoming Lincoln Day Dinner, joined the John Curley Show today to talk about debating the Parent's Bill of Rights until 2am, his quest to get a federal audit of Washington's "Motor Voter Law" and the latest on a bill to require Washingtonians to get a permit and pass a firearms training course before buying a gun.‍

HB 1163‍ passed out of the house by a vote of 58-38.  A terrible permit to purchase bill that now heads to the Senate. 

Senate unanimously passes John Braun bill to reduce overcrowding in juvenile facilities‍

"The unanimous passage of this bill in the Senate shows that improving public safety and rehabilitating young offenders is not a partisan issue. We all want a system that protects staff, supports rehabilitation, and ensures that those who are truly dangerous are placed in the right environment. Senate Bill 5278 moves us in that direction." said Braun.

Press Release here.

SB 5278 Concerning the management of individuals who are placed in juvenile rehabilitation institutions.

Rep. John Ley's bill to assist the construction industry receives overwhelming approval from Washington State House of Representatives‍

"Washington is dealing with an ongoing affordable housing crisis, and this policy provides a way to reduce manufacturing costs for builders," said Ley.

Press Release here.

HB 1857 Concerning asbestos-containing building materials.

Legislation from Rep. Stephanie McClintock to enhance teenage work hours unanimously passes the House

If the bill becomes law, students will have to be enrolled in an approved career and technical education program and perform work approved by the program to work more hours. Current agency rules make it difficult for students to participate and work in those programs.

Press Release here.

HB 1121‍ Concerning restrictions on the working conditions and hours of sixteen- and seventeen-year olds.

April 22, 2025 Special Election‍

Ballots will be mailed April 4th. Please expect them to arrive in your mailbox no later than April 10th.

This is not a county-wide election. See all the details here.

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