Camas and Washougal should merge I believe there is a great need to make government more affordable to the taxpayer. All options should be looked at, including the merger of the city governments of Washougal and Camas. I believe our fine cities would benefit with a greater voice in Clark County and in Olympia.
Bridging the Gaps over the river A public forum, "Bridging the Gaps", to discuss options for bridges across the Columbia River, will be held on Saturday June 4 at 1 PM at the LifePoint Campus, next to the new Costco. Experts and elected officials from both states will participate, and questions from the public are encouraged.
Scale back Washougal zoning plan My wife and I have owned our home, here in Washougal, for the last 25 years. A couple of years back when the Washougal City Council were debating the "E" Street improvements, we were very interested and attended some of those meetings and stood up to speak in favor of these improvements. We were for them because what we were hearing was a vision of a safer more attractive "E" Street, with new sidewalks, a center turn lane and bike lanes. Residents would be able to walk, bike and drive to the new shops, restaurants and services that would want to locate there.
C-TRAN issues should be discussed openly The Post-Record story of April 5, "Camas and Washougal councils weigh in on C-TRAN measures" highlighted the need for more open local government.
Confused about EMS problems I'm totally confused here; Washougal residents are currently paying for emergency medical services through our taxes. Now because of mismanagement they want us to bail them out for the tune of $150,000 up front to help offset their budget deficit. What are we, the end of the rainbow? Can Washougal really afford this?
Washougal council members need to be held responsible I attended the Washougal City Council meeting on Monday, April 4. Events that ensued during the course of the meeting strongly compelled me to write this editorial. Although not everybody might have the complete background on issues presented, I hope to generate more public interest in attending meetings and holding council members responsible for their actions.
Vote on light rail in 2011 On Sept. 14, 2010, C-TRAN passed a motion to put a ballot measure on the Nov. 8, 2011, general election with two questions: 1) A two-tenths percent sales tax hike to fund bus and para-transit. 2) A one-tenth percent sales tax hike to fund operations of light rail as part of the Columbia River Crossing Project and the Capital and Operations cost of Fourth Plain Bus Rapid Transit.
Alcohol advertising is damaging to minors In recent years, numerous studies have proven that alcohol advertising causes minors to consume alcohol. Alcohol companies still spend billions of dollars in advertising their products that are statistically shown to be seen by minors.
BPA should 'do the right thing' BPA appears to take the position that since they have an existing right-of-way they can do anything on it with impunity no matter how it affects the community.
Thankful for downtown events I have not done a good job of expressing my appreciation for events held in downtown Camas. Ms. Spencer's letter (March 8) helped me realize how much I take for granted.
