Good things are happening here. But Portland is a cautionary tale of letting homelessness and lawlessness get out of control. With stronger leadership and good policies – we can be different.

Good things are happening here. But Portland is a cautionary tale of letting homelessness and lawlessness get out of control. With stronger leadership and good policies – we can be different.

Tell elected officials how you feel!

Let’s not make Portland mistakes here.

Clark County Matters is here to unite people to advocate for the future of our community.

Good things are happening in Clark County and Vancouver. But challenges like homelessness, a growing mental health crisis, crime, drugs and excessive taxes and regulations threaten our progress and quality of life. And too often, elected officials make decisions for insider activists instead of the majority of people. We’re here to change that.

Feb 10, 2025
Clark County Matters blasts bill allowing homeless to sue local governments

A bill advancing through the Washington state Legislature would allow homeless Read More

Feb 5, 2025
Russell Armstrong: Letter to the Editor of The Reflector

I read your front page article on the January 22 issue titled “Rising number Read More

Dec 20, 2024
Last year was the deadliest on record for people in Portland who are homeless

Fentanyl drove the biggest spike in Multnomah County deaths, according to the Read More