Reform Clark County – 2025 Year in Review

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s worth taking a moment to look back — not just to reflect, but to take stock of what we were up against and what was accomplished anyway. This year wasn’t easy. It wasn’t quiet. And it certainly wasn’t accidental. Reform Clark County exists because too many people in power count on citizens being distracted, discouraged, or disengaged.

But this year, that didn’t happen.

Because people showed up. People spoke up. And when they did, things changed.

Charter Reform: Why This All Matters

Charter reform didn’t suddenly start in 2025. It’s been building for a couple of years. But 2025 was supposed to be the Charter year — and while the Charter stayed front and center, a number of other fights broke out along the way.

Ridgefield School District Caught Violating State Law

Early in the year, I filed a PDC complaint against the Ridgefield School District. In April, the PDC ruled in my favor — confirming that RSD violated state law by using public resources to support school levies.

This wasn’t a gray area. The School Board Chair openly urged people to get involved with a political PAC during a board meeting, and the Superintendent authored an OP-ED using district resources. That’s illegal — and the PDC said so. Now, unfortunately, the PDC goes soft on Democrat and Left-leaning groups, like School Districts, and only issued a written warning even though they had a violation in the last 5 years but the consequences can escalate with compounding violations.

Accountability matters. And this ruling sent a message that rules still apply, even when officials think they’re untouchable.

Prayer and the Pledge Under Attack

WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE ATTEMPT TO CANCEL PRAYER AND PLEDGE

Then came one of the clearest examples of why vigilance matters. Councilors Fuentes and Marshall, as one of their first acts in the new year, attempted to remove prayer (invocation) from Council meetings. Fuentes went further and tried to eliminate the Pledge of Allegiance — explicitly because it referenced God.

Calls went out for people to show up and speak up — and they did. Because citizens engaged, prayer and the Pledge were saved!

And let’s be clear: Sue Marshall later claimed she opposed removing the Pledge, but when Fuentes proposed it, she said nothing. Silence matters too.

The Belkot / C-TRAN Light Rail Power Grab

The fight over C-TRAN exposed just how far some officials are willing to go to get their way. Councilor Belkot was appointed to the C-TRAN Board and was poised to cast a deciding vote that could have effectively shut down Light Rail on a new bridge. Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle wanted the train — and wants all of Clark County to pay for it.

Sue Marshall sprang into action to keep Light Rail alive, first tabling the vote (which Anne later called a “poison pill”), then conspiring with other Councilors to remove Belkot entirely — off the agenda, without public input, and behind closed doors (yes, there is evidence that shows communications were taking place hours before the vote between three Councilors with direct ties to the upcoming vote, led by Sue Marshall).

While Belkot was considering pursuing legal remedies, I filed suit in Skamania County against four Councilors. They responded by voting to have taxpayers cover their legal costs, hiring an expensive Seattle law firm, and forcing the case back into Clark County. After a judge recusal and a chaotic Preliminary Injunction hearing, I ultimately withdrew due to a citation error and a threatened sanction — despite not being an attorney. With Belkot’s federal case moving forward, stepping aside was the right call.

This story isn’t over. Not even close. Stay tuned for a decision out of the Federal court and fallout from discovery efforts when pursuing my case.

Mayor Anne Exposed Bragging About Belkot's Removal & Blames Homeless Problem On Other "Little Cities"

Shortly after Mayor Anne and Sue Marshall’s move to remove Councilor Belkot from C-TRAN, Mayor Anne was caught on audio bragging at a union roundtable event that she had “set a trap” for Belkot. I obtained a copy of the recording and shared it publicly, allowing everyone to hear the Mayor not only describe the scheme to remove Belkot, but also express her view that the other “little cities” are to blame for Vancouver’s homeless problem.

LISTEN: How they set a "trap" for Belkot

LISTEN: Mayor Anne blames the homeless problem on everyone else besides Vancouver.

Judicial Branch Tries to Eliminate an Elected Clerk

Over the summer, the judicial branch tried to strip voters of their right to elect a County Clerk — conveniently targeting a Republican. Once again, people were informed, people showed up, and people spoke out.

The Council rejected the proposal 5-0. (It would’ve been 4-1, but Marshall backed off once it was clear it was going down and kicked it to Charter Review instead.)

Charter Campaigns Take Off

By mid-year, Charter Review campaigns were in full swing. Candidates were recruited, platforms built, statements written, and campaigns launched. This didn’t happen by accident — it took strategy, persistence, and a lot of behind-the-scenes work and, of course, good candidates willing to step up and run.

Ballot Box Cameras — A Quiet Win

Another quiet but important victory: ballot box cameras started going up. Despite claims from Auditor Kimsey that it would cost nearly $1 million, it was done for less than half that — without new budget requests. It will be a slow rollout, but expect all ballot boxes to have cameras by the next presidential election.

Tenacity wins again.

Charlie Kirk Resolution

After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a resolution condemning political violence was introduced. Several Councilors — led by Marshall — resisted passing it as written. But public pressure worked. People showed up, spoke up, and the resolution passed.

Charter Review Election Results: VICTORY!

In 2020, Republicans won 1 out of 15 Charter Review seats.

In 2025, 8 Republicans — 7 endorsed by the CCRP — won.

Every one of them ran on prioritizing public safety, fiscal responsibility, and common-sense reforms. This was years in the making — and it’s only the beginning. Next comes the Commission phase, followed by amendments that go directly to voters.

The Skamania Report Drops

A few nights after election night — the same night Brad Benton locked up the eighth seat — the Skamania Report hit my email inbox. Back in March, along with my civil complaint, I filed a criminal complaint with Sheriff Horch, who forwarded it to Skamania County to investigate as requested. It confirmed what many had suspected: multiple County officials broke the law in removing Belkot from the C-TRAN Board.

The report implicated Councilors Marshall, Yung, Fuentes, and Little, as well as the County Manager, and raised serious questions about the Ethics Commission’s refusal to act. The report is now with the County Prosecutor and is supposed to be forwarded to another jurisdiction because of obvious conflicts of interest. More is coming...

Taxes Raised — Again

To close out the year, the Council approved the 2026 budget — and every possible tax increase — without fixing the structural deficit. Sue Marshall has now voted every single year since her election to raise property taxes.

"Reformcast" Begins... Almost

Finally, Reform Clark County expanded with the prelaunch of Reformcast. Early episodes are out, and in 2026 we’ll be recording at US Digital Studios — diving deeper into county issues, spotlighting what others ignore, and talking directly with people shaping Clark County’s future.

LOOKING AHEAD

Thank God for His blessings. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and supported this work — financially and otherwise. Rest up.

Because 2026 will matter even more.

LAST WEEK'S REFORMCAST PRELAUNCH EPISODE...

Spotlight Episode On The D's Attempt To Pivot For Power [WATCH HERE]

This week I introduced a Spotlight episode where we take a closer look at how the Clark County Democrats are pivoting to "affordability" all while raising your taxes, on just about everything they can get their hands on, exposing that this is just about winning elections and keeping or gaining more power

BIG STORY DEVELOPING: Ridgefield School District Ignored Student Complaints, Celebrated the Coach, Then Exposed Student Identities

A major story is unfolding inside Ridgefield School District—and it’s much bigger than a coaching controversy. For nearly two years, students raised serious concerns about the high school coach while the district stalled, minimized, and even publicly celebrated her. But once public records requests forced the issue, the coach resigned—and the district made things dramatically worse by exposing the identities of students who bravely stepped forward.

Stay tuned...

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