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Redistricting is in the news in many ways. In certain states there huge controversies about changing districts midway through the census. Learn how redistricting works in Washington, and explore ideas to create a fair, nonpartisan Commission for 2030. Learn about the Charter Amendment in Vancouver to create geographical City Council districts.

Tracy, Teresa and Rachel Bancroft offer insights on the General Election to be held Nov 4, 2025. They break down the initiatives, discuss City Council races and school districts. City Councils are facing huge growth issues, while school districts deal with declining enrollments. This affects funding based on head counts.

Who controls the behavior of law enforcement? Why do we have the rate we do of police violence in our communities? The WA Coalition for Police Accountability seeks to create safer communities in Washington by promoting the implementation of policies that reduce police violence and increase police accountability. Hear Nickeia Hunter and Rheta Rubenstein outline

Clark County is one of just a few counties in Washington state that took advantage of the Home Rule. The Charter itself specifies that it is to be reviewed every five years by an elected commission. Tracy and Teresa do today’s interview about this year’s election for a new set of Commissioners in Nov 2025.

Southwest Washington LULAC Council 47013 (League of United Latin American Citizens) President – Andy Lauda Vice President – Edwardo Torres Talking about community and controversy.

Join Executive Director Jennifer Giltrop of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library to learn about its services and the levy vote coming up on August 5th. The Library serves residents in Clark, Skamania and Klickitat counties with a lineup that ranges far beyond books. Games, streaming services and online materials are some of its offerings as

Democracy is definitely on the docket in May’s Citizen 411 broadcast! Tracy and Teresa interview John Jay on the scorching topic of the day: what can the Judiciary branch do to support the Constitution in the face of so many challenges? John Jay is a conservative who has studied the American political system in depth.

Tracy and Teresa interview Emily Harris, cofounder of Uplift Local, who speaks on the power of local journalism. She is the director of community journalism, currently focusing on the Columbia River Gorge. Local news and partnerships play a crucial role in how communities participate with people and organizations, help close the news gap, and disrupt

“Deny, Delay, Depose”: Tracy and Teresa interview healthcare professional David Benedicktus. The murder of the United Health Care CEO brought attention to how health insurance company practices impact access to healthcare and patient outcomes, and how often prior authorization requirements or denials of coverage lead to delay or abandonment of medical treatment, and serious adverse

Tracy and Teresa interview Ann Donnelly joins Citizen 411 longtime Republican activist, columnist, and energy consultant to offer conservative perspectives on a host of local and national issues, including the new administration’s first days, the Save Our Streets initiative, the I-5 Bridge, cell phones and youth, housing and many other fascinating issues