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Clark County Auditor Draws Criticism for Keynote at Partisan Protest
Nonpartisan official's appearance at 'No Kings' rally raises concerns about political neutrality
Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:52am
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A recent protest organized by the local Indivisible Greater Vancouver (IGV) group featured Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey as a keynote speaker, drawing criticism from local political commentator Rob Anderson. Anderson argues that Kimsey's participation in the event, which featured socialist and anti-fascist messaging, represents a degradation of public trust in the auditor's office.
Why it matters
The appearance of a nonpartisan elected official like the county auditor at a politically charged protest has raised concerns about the blurring of lines between government and partisan activism. Anderson argues this could undermine public confidence in the auditor's ability to carry out their duties impartially.
The details
The 'No Kings' protest was organized by IGV, a local chapter of the national Indivisible movement, which Anderson says is funded by the Democratic Socialists of America and other progressive groups. The event featured socialist and anti-fascist messaging, including Antifa-related signage. Anderson criticizes Kimsey for appearing as a keynote speaker and leading chants against 'those in power' - including his own office.
- The 'No Kings' protest took place on April 2, 2026.
- The event was coordinated with similar protests across the country on the same day.
The players
Rob Anderson
Founder of the political advocacy group ReformClarkCounty.com, who is critical of the Indivisible Greater Vancouver group and Auditor Greg Kimsey's participation in their protest.
Greg Kimsey
The nonpartisan Clark County Auditor who served as a keynote speaker at the 'No Kings' protest organized by Indivisible Greater Vancouver.
Indivisible Greater Vancouver (IGV)
A local chapter of the national Indivisible movement, which Anderson says is funded by the Democratic Socialists of America and other progressive groups.
What they’re saying
“After 25 years in power, he led the crowd in chanting that 'the power of the people' is greater than those in power … like himself. The crowd weakly echoed it back, perhaps noticing the obvious hypocrisy.”
— Rob Anderson, Founder, ReformClarkCounty.com
“If Republicans, Independents, and moderate Democrats who haven't succumbed to Marxism — unlike Auditor Kimsey — don't respond and counter this movement, elections will be lost and, worse yet, more freedoms and property (your income will continue to be claimed in the name of government spending) will be hollowed out.”
— Rob Anderson, Founder, ReformClarkCounty.com
What’s next
The community is expected to continue debating the appropriate role and political neutrality of nonpartisan elected officials like the county auditor.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the growing tension between nonpartisan government institutions and increasingly polarized partisan activism, raising concerns about the preservation of public trust in the political process.
