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.

Jan 21, 2025
Three Things Amy’s Mad About:

Dear Friends:  Six months ago, we launched Clark County Matters to Read More

Jan 4, 2025
The new report on homelessness shows a catastrophe for WA

In some ways, the report to Congress last week that homelessness is surging Read More

Nov 19, 2024
Vancouver council OKs tax increases and new taxes to close $43M deficit and pay for homeless ‘bridge shelter’

Business and occupation tax to fund the bridge shelter comes at the dismay of Read More