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County Proposed Charter Amendment No. 20: Concerning a Revised Budget Transparency Process

On the ballot in
Clark County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Concerning a Revised Budget Transparency Process The Clark County Charter Review Commission adopted Resolution No. 26-10 proposing an amendment to the Clark County Home Rule Charter, concerning a revised budget transparency process. If approved, this amendment would establish a new timeline for the submission of budget information, presentation, and adoption of the Clark County budget earlier than those dates set in Chapter 36.40 RCW. Should this amendment be:

A “Yes” vote means

The charter would set an earlier budget timeline, require the County Manager to share preliminary budget information, and require public meetings before adoption.

A “No” vote means

The county's budget timeline would stay as set by state law (chapter 36.40 RCW) and the current charter.

Official plain English statement

Clark County’s Charter Review Commission proposes to improve budget transparency and public participation by revising the county’s annual budget timeline. The amendment establishes earlier deadlines for departments to submit budget estimates, requires the County Manager to provide preliminary budget information to the Council and the public, and mandates public meetings before final budget adoption. The revised process aims to ensure clearer financial planning, more time for review, and greater community involvement.

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