County Charter

The County Charter drastically changed Clark County, and not for the better. The average person now has less access and ability to bring about change because Councilors, who are supposed to be the voice of the people, have less say. As a direct result of the Charter, the County Manager has a great deal of power with little to no supervision or accountability to the voters. The Council's main duties are now limited to land use, taxes, committee appointments, and the board of health, and they can only hire or fire the manager. That’s not a good way to run a county.

It’s widely known that the Charter wasn’t well crafted, leading to many amendments—some necessary, many not. If a Councilor wants to address a problem from their constituents, they have to get the County Manager's permission first. This needs to change.