Clark County Charter Amendment 26-40: Initiative Reform

A Clark County Charter Review Commission amendment passed 12-3 would lower the signature threshold for initiatives from 10 percent to 8 percent. Sponsor Cathie Garber says no citizen petition has reached the ballot since Clark County adopted Home Rule in 2014. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/charter-review-commission-26-40-amending-the-initiative-mini-initiative-and-referenda-process/ #ClarkCounty #CharterReview #Initiative #Referendum #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyPolitics #HomeRule #CivicEngagement #November2026