Lewd Conduct and Safety Concerns Reported at Clark County Council Meeting

Lifetime resident Sally Snyder describes disturbing incidents at the February 11th council meeting.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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In a letter to the editor, Clark County resident Sally Snyder describes witnessing several alarming incidents at the February 11th Clark County Council meeting, including a man pulling down his pants, wiping his buttocks with paperwork, and throwing it at the audience, as well as a man making threatening remarks and physically shoving another attendee. Snyder expresses concern for the safety of constituents at future meetings and questions why the disruptive individuals were not removed from the proceedings.

Why it matters

The letter highlights growing concerns about the conduct and safety at public government meetings, where civility and order are expected to prevail. The incidents described could undermine public trust in the democratic process and raise questions about the council's ability to maintain control and ensure the security of attendees.

The details

According to Snyder's letter, she witnessed a man pull down his pants, wipe his buttocks with paperwork, and throw the wadded-up material towards the front row of the audience. She also describes a "dark haired stocky built man" who made threatening remarks to the council and then physically shoved another attendee. Snyder states that despite the council chair warning about such behavior, nothing was done to remove the disruptive individuals from the meeting.

  • The incidents occurred at the Clark County Council meeting on February 11, 2026.

The players

Sally Snyder

A lifetime resident of Clark County who attended the February 11th council meeting and witnessed the disturbing incidents.

Clark County Council

The governing body of Clark County, Washington, responsible for maintaining order and decorum at their public meetings.

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What they’re saying

“Why was he allowed to remain in the audience after these lewd acts and not removed from the meeting?”

— Sally Snyder, Lifetime Resident (clarkcountytoday.com)

“Why was this speaker not removed from the meeting?”

— Sally Snyder, Lifetime Resident (clarkcountytoday.com)

What’s next

The Clark County Council will likely need to review their security protocols and procedures for maintaining order at public meetings to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The takeaway

This letter highlights the need for government bodies to uphold standards of decorum and ensure the safety of all attendees at public meetings, even in the face of disruptive and unruly behavior. Failure to do so can undermine public trust and the integrity of the democratic process.