Posted by CW Moderator on Thursday, January 28, 2010,
In :
Beyond CW
“It seems to me that we owe
Oregon voters a big thank-you. They breathed new life yesterday into the notion
that Yes indeed, folks, a progressive public policy still commands
respect.”
“In approving Measures 66 and 67
on their Oregon ballot, our friends across the river endorsed fundamental
principles embraced by a lot of our own Washington people. Call it Washington
values. It’s our commitment to keeping both a reliable safety net for citizens
and families in need of assista...
Posted by CW Moderator on Monday, January 25, 2010,
In :
Camas Issues
Signs appeared Monday throughout Camas echoing the sentiment of
over-taxed property owners dissatisfied with the Camas School Districts’ Levy
increase under the ruse of a “replacement” levy.
Levy
proponents have done a good job of encouraging voters to “Vote for Scho...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, January 22, 2010,
In :
Schools
Levy ballots arrived to homes yesterday and today, as you, once again, to vote yes or no on spending your tax dollars to supplement the schools.
we've been impressed with Washougals efforts to get the facts out - mailing information to voters in an effort to make an intelligent decision.Even reducing taxes - If I lived in Washougal, I'd vote yes for their levy.
We can't say the same for Camas. They've chosen to send "vote Yes" promotionals and have yet to explain the details of WHY they want to... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, January 22, 2010,
Legislator calls forum to make sure that students, parents, other advocates are heard
OLYMPIA –
“Not so fast there, Governor,” is the message a southwestern Washington
lawmaker is sending out about a legislative proposal to transfer supervision of
the State School for the Blind and the Washington State Center for Childhood
Deafness and Hearing Loss to the state Office of Sup...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, January 22, 2010,
In :
Community
A great opportunity is available through the Southwest Washington Workforce
Development Council for all sophomores, juniors and seniors. The SW Opportunity
Internship Program is a 90 hour internship for those students that have a desire
to work in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and or Math
(STEM).
One of the key requirements to qualify for the
internship is that the student must qualify for free or reduced lunch. This
grant is on a first come basis and as there are a li... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, January 22, 2010,
In :
CW Port Issues
the Port of Camas/Washougal will call a Special Meeting Workshop for Monday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m., at the Port Office, 24 South “A” Street, Washougal, WA 98671, for the following purpose: OPEN SESSION WORKSHOP – 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning for the Port Facilitated by John White, of JD White/Berger Abam
Posted by CW Moderator on Monday, January 18, 2010,
In :
Community
Senate Bill 6396 before the Washington legislation would bring California-style gun-control to the Northwest and
ultimately ban many semi-automatic firearms commonly owned by
Washingtonians.
In fact, SB 6396 is more far-reaching than it appears on the surface and will
absolutely impact a gigantic swath of Washington
firearm owners, including concealed pistol license holders, hunt...
Posted by CW Moderator on Saturday, January 16, 2010,
In :
Community
The Port
of Camas- Washougal Commissioners will
meet with leaders from the City of Washougal,
City of Camas
and Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) on January 19th at 7:00 p.m.
in the Second Floor Meeting Room of the Camas Library, located at 625 NE 4th Avenue,
Camas.
This is a rare meeting which
citizen have not witnessed in many many ye...
Posted by CW Moderator on Saturday, January 16, 2010,
In :
Washougal Issues
Unlike
Camas Schools which will hit Camas residents with an 8% tax increase if their levy
is approved; Washougal Schools levy will actually DECREASE
if voters approve their M&O and technology levy.
Washougal
Schools mailed a detailed facts pamphlet out explaining, in detail, what
Washougal tax payers will pay, and why, if they approve a replacement
Maintenance, Operations and T...
Posted by CW Moderator on Thursday, January 14, 2010,
In :
Camas Issues
Since the
first weekend in January, yard signs have appeared all over Camas, encouraging
motorist to "vote Yes Camas Schools".Yet, with only three weeks to go before we are asked to vote on a levy
to increase our taxes, voters still do not have the details of what is in this
Levy. This week, parents found an oversized postcard in their mailboxes -
encouraging parents again to vote...
Posted by CW Moderator on Wednesday, January 6, 2010,
In :
Washougal Issues
With the
start of 2010 upon us and with a new administration and renewed sense of
enthusiasm, I pledge to lead the City of Washougal through some significant
changes in 2010 with the advice and help of the city council, the staff and the
community of Washougal.Many of these
items have already been started.
Increasingly Open Government.In response to citizen suggestions a num...
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