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Official Clark County, WA Republican Party‍

Representing over 350 Precincts with Precinct Committee Officers (PCO), elected by local precinct residents.‍

Splash on in between 3:30-4:30 PM for Social Hour
Meet CCRP endorsed candidates
Special Guest Speaker: GOP Chairman, Jim Walsh
Dive in for a pulled pork dinner, sides, and dessert to welcome in summer. No host bar.
Awards for best dressed beach/summer attire.
Tickets $35/person includes raffle ticket‍

Rep. John Ley appointed to three new work committees, including key bi-state Legislative Action Committee‍

In June 2025, Rep. John Ley of Washington was appointed to three legislative work committees:

1. Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee (OWLAC) – This bi-state committee provides legislative oversight for the planning and construction of the Interstate 5 bridge replacement across the Columbia River. It's a major infrastructure project with a projected cost of $7.5 billion, and Ley emphasized concerns about traffic congestion, toll costs, and the inclusion of light rail.
2. Work-Integrated Learning Advisory Committee (WILAC) – This committee advises the Legislature and education/workforce sectors on creating applied learning opportunities for students, helping them engage with industry mentors and prepare for career and college success.
3. Legislative Oral History Committee (LOHC) – This group advises on the administration of the state's oral history program, including selecting interview candidates and guiding the implementation of interview projects.

Read the complete Press Release here.

Read more at ClarkCountyToday here.

Michelle Belkot Legal Defense Fund

Legal representation of the C-TRAN board members will be paid for by tax dollars.‍ Michelle Belkot needs our help to continue fighting for you.

Read More at standupwashington.com

Washington State GOP Chairman's Update: New State Budget Crisis & Federal Action in WA

Jim Walsh of the Washington State Republican Party

State Budget Crisis: A Recent report from the state's tax revenue forecast working group, which revealed a projected shortfall of over $700 million in tax revenues compared to previous estimates. This shortfall threatens the state's balanced budget requirement, as Washington law mandates that the ending fund balance must remain positive at the end of the two-year budget cycle. The current projected balance is precariously close to zero, raising concerns about the legality of the budget signed by Governor Ferguson.

Federal Action on State Legislation: A controversial law recently passed in Washington requires clergy members to report any criminal wrongdoing disclosed during ritual confession. The Chairman notes that this law has been challenged in a lawsuit joined by the U.S. Department of Justice, citing constitutional concerns regarding the First Amendment's protections of religious freedom. 

ELECTIONS‍

Special 3-day Candidate Filing

Qualified voters that are interested in becoming a candidate and live within either the jurisdiction of Washougal School District, Director District 1 or Town of  Yacolt, Council Position 2, may file for office during a special 3-day candidate filing period.

Starting at 8 a.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 7 through 5 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 9, you may come to our office at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver and file a Declaration of Candidacy form, or you may email your form to by the deadline of 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9.
Further information available from the Elections Office here.

August 5, 2025 Primary & Special Election
General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Offices where only two candidates filed will not appear on the August ballot. Instead, those races will automatically advance to the November 4, 2025 General Election. 

You review these races by checking the official candidate list and looking for the status column labeled “Advanced to General”. There is only 1 race where there is more than 2 candidates, City Of Vancouver Council - Position No. 1.

August 5, 2025 Primary & Special Election - Ballots will be mailed by July 18th. Please expect them to arrive in your mailbox no later than July 24th.

Starting July 29th, only in-person registrations are allowed to register and receive a ballot for the August 5, 2025 Primary & Special Election.
‍More info from the Clark County Elections Office.

What's REALLY Going on with Election Integrity in WA State?‍

An in-depth conversation between Dale Whitaker and Bryan Elliott, the Kittitas County auditor. The discussion covers various aspects of election integrity, voter registration, and recent legislative changes in Washington State. 

Mark Harmsworth of the Washington Policy Center Shares Tax Information for Washington

The 2025 Washington State legislative session has been one of the most consequential for Washington residents and small businesses in recent memory. Lawmakers, facing a historic, self-created estimated $16 billion budget shortfall, responded with a sweeping package of new taxes and regulatory changes that will reshape the state’s business climate for years to come.

While the total impact to each individual resident or business is dependent on income and the type of business, the Washington Policy Center (WPC) has compiled the most impactful current taxes, changes in the 2025 budget and an estimate of the impact to a Washington resident making $75,000 a year.‍

Read the complete article at ClarkCountyToday.

Have you been to Vancouver lately?

 A Third World city in a First World Country. Vancouver, Washington. Watch this video by Kevin Dahlgren on X

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