Rep. John Ley In The News

Rep. John Ley examines TriMet's $850 million operating loss and 75% cost increase for MAX light rail service.

Concerns over rising taxes, struggling school funding, the future of the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement and delays to the Brockmann Campus dominated discussion during a town hall hosted Saturday, …

Rep. John Ley argues that escalating costs, funding shortfalls, and withheld information have undermined public and legislative confidence in the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.

Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, has introduced legislation aimed at resolving an ongoing dispute between the City of Vancouver and smaller Clark County cities over proportional representation on the …

Legislators on both sides of the Columbia River expressed disappointment Monday after Interstate Bridge Replacement Program leaders failed to provide a long-awaited cost estimate update during their b

Rep. John Ley highlights transportation architect Kevin Peterson’s proposal for an affordable, high-clearance express bridge designed to ease congestion and improve river crossings in Southwest Washington.

The Ridgefield-led fight over who gets a seat at the table in Clark County’s public transportation agency came to a head on Wednesday, Sept. 3, when the C-Tran Board of Directors voted…

Economist Joe Cortright criticizes repeated delays in updated I-5 Bridge cost estimates, warning the project could top $10 billion while officials avoid disclosure.

Rep. John Ley praised C-TRAN’s new BRT line as a faster, lower-cost alternative to light rail, urging support for transit options that save taxpayers money and improve service.

Robert Wallis critiques the IBR project, alleging a pattern of deceit by WSDOT bureaucrats and consultants that has undermined public trust in government.

Last week, Portland’s transit agency issued its latest financial warning — TriMet faces a “fiscal cliff” in 2031. The agency needs a huge financial bailout or they will …

Republican lawmakers from Washington’s 18th and 20th Legislative Districts met with constituents at Battle Ground City Hall on Saturday, May 3, to reflect on the 2025 legislative session and …

The community is invited to attend a joint town hall, hosted by legislators from Washington’s 18th and 20th districts, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, at Battle Ground City…

Rep. John Ley warns that Portland’s financially troubled TriMet transit system could pose major risks to Clark County taxpayers as the I-5 Bridge replacement moves forward.

In the halls of Olympia, a fierce battle is raging over the future of taxes and spending in Washington state. As a Republican representative, I’m fighting to protect taxpayers from what I…

A move by the Legislature to increase tolling authority on a replacement Interstate 5 Bridge is certain to raise eyebrows — and dissenting voices — in this part of the state. But…

Lawmakers from Washington’s 18th District have secured over $5.6 million in funding for local projects as part of the proposed 2025-27 capital budget. The $7.63 billion budget, outlined in …

Washington’s House Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1958, a bill that could shift tolling burdens for the I-5 Bridge replacement entirely onto Washington residents.