Ballot question
County Proposed Charter Amendment No. 23: Concerning a Required Annual Report Publication by the County Manager
- On the ballot in
- Clark County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Concerning a Required Annual Report Publication by the County Manager The Clark County Charter Review Commission adopted Resolution No. 26-24 proposing an amendment to the Clark County Home Rule Charter, concerning a required annual report publication by the County Manager. If approved, the amendment would require the County Manager to present to the Council in a public meeting and publish broadly an annual statement of the County's fiscal and government affairs, and any other report which the Council may deem necessary as well as annually prepare and present to the Council in a public meeting a budget and budget message setting forth the proposals for the forthcoming fiscal year. Should this amendment be:
A “Yes” vote means
The County Manager would be required to present and publish an annual statement of the county's fiscal and government affairs.
A “No” vote means
The annual statement of fiscal and government affairs would remain optional under the charter.
Official plain English statement
The Clark County Charter Review Commission proposes requiring the County Manager to prepare and broadly publish an annual statement of the county’s fiscal and governmental affairs. This changes the report from optional to mandatory and ensures public accessibility. The amendment also reaffirms existing duties, including presenting the annual budget in a public meeting.
Sources
- Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Clark County · Washington Secretary of State
- Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General and Special Election · Clark County Elections
- November 3, 2026 General & Special Election (resolutions, ballot language and explanatory statements) · Clark County Elections
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