Remember we’re talking about a Commissioner who instantly stopped a gravel pit from operating near his home…….I’m sure he’d be the first to welcome homelessness, drug dealing & waste operating near his home……you can bet on it!
Perfect example of “when it happens to you it’s a different story”…..until then it doesn’t matter quite so much or not at all.
Shall we look at statistics of the violent crimes the men of this town commit when angry? Would you like it if I judged the males of this town by the actions of the transient sex offenders? You should improve your base logic before considering these questions.
The commissioners and Dr. Berry did not reply to the questions raised in yesterday's article about counting syringes and hiring a Public Information Officer. Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners,
Are constituents treated differently based on the news sources they read? Two commissioners did not respond to a respectful inquiry, and Commissioner Ozias indicated he is less likely to engage with someone who reads CC Watchdog. Is there any policy—formal or informal—that guides how constituent emails are handled, and does reading certain publications affect access to elected officials?
Below is a modeled good-governance response, written from the perspective of an individual Clallam County Commissioner who has publicly expressed concern about CC Watchdog, while clarifying their obligations under Washington law:
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your respectful inquiry. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my position and my obligations as an elected official.
I have previously expressed concern that CC Watchdog, in my view, often frames issues in a manner I consider adversarial or lacking context. However, I recognize that my opinion about a publication does not alter my legal or ethical duties as a Clallam County Commissioner.
Clallam County operates under a Home Rule Charter pursuant to Article XI, Section 4 of the Washington Constitution. As members of the County’s legislative authority, commissioners serve the entirety of the county’s residents, not selected constituencies (Wash. Const. art. XI, § 4). Neither the Clallam County Charter, County Code, nor administrative policy authorizes commissioners to condition engagement based on viewpoint or media consumption.
The Open Public Meetings Act declares that public agencies exist to conduct “the people’s business” and that the people “do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them” (RCW 42.30.010). While the OPMA governs meetings rather than individual correspondence, its declaration reflects the foundational principle that public authority must remain accountable and open.
All commissioner communications conducted in an official capacity are subject to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), reinforcing transparency in how constituent inquiries are handled. Additionally, the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers provides that public office is a public trust and must not be used for improper or arbitrary purposes (RCW 42.23.070).
Accordingly, I want to clearly state:
1. There is no formal or informal Clallam County policy that permits differential treatment of constituents based on media affiliation.
2. My disagreement with a publication does not disqualify a constituent from engagement.
3. I will respond to respectful inquiries regardless of viewpoint.
4. When I believe information is inaccurate, I will address the substance rather than disengage from the individual.
To promote consistency and restore clarity, I will be placing a proposed Commissioner Constituent Communication Standard on a future Commission agenda for discussion and possible adoption.
Public trust depends not on agreement, but on equal access and consistent application of authority.
Respectfully,
Modeled Individual Commissioner Response
Clallam County Board of Commissioners
Draft Attachment
Proposed Clallam County Board of Commissioners Constituent Communication Standard
Purpose
To promote consistent, equitable, and transparent handling of constituent communications by members of the Board of County Commissioners.
Authority
Adopted pursuant to:
-Wash. Const. art. XI, § 4 (Home Rule County authority)
-RCW 42.30 (Open Public Meetings Act)
-RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act)
-RCW 42.23 (Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers)
Policy Statement
The Board affirms that:
1. Commissioners serve all residents of Clallam County.
2. Constituent engagement shall not be conditioned upon viewpoint, media affiliation, political association, or civic participation.
3. All official communications are subject to public records retention and disclosure requirements.
Communication Guidelines
1. Acknowledgment Standard. Emails received in an official capacity will be acknowledged within five (5) business days, whenever practicable.
2. Substantive Response Standard. Where policy or factual clarification is requested, commissioners will endeavor to provide a substantive response within fourteen (14) business days or provide notice if additional time is required.
3. Civility Standard. Commissioners may decline to engage with correspondence that contains threats, harassment, or unlawful content, but disagreement alone shall not constitute grounds for non-response.
4. Transparency Practice. Aggregate response timelines and communication practices may be periodically reviewed in public session to promote accountability.
5. OPMA Compliance. Commissioners shall avoid collective deliberation via email to maintain compliance with RCW 42.30.
Review Clause
This standard shall be reviewed annually in open session to ensure alignment with state law and best practices as identified by the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC).
References
-Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. (2024). The Open Public Meetings Act. https://mrsc.org
The folks parading the vote for Ozias signage, and his strong connections to the tribe and local leftwing activist groups and NGOs, should be a stark reminder to all who wish to see meaningful change to the status quo at the commissioner level that when the next election comes and a candidate like Jake Seegers offering that change is in the mix, the opposition will be large, loud, and well-funded by those whose empires are threatened by such change. At the end of the day, it will all come down to who turns out the vote in larger numbers.
Every reader of the CCWD who wants to see change has the opportunity to inform family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you run into while wearing a "Jake Seegers" button at a business who asks who Jake is.
My "Jake Seegers" button initiates many conversations with amazingly more people who already know about him, as well as others who haven't but seem to have a thirst for change.
Remove Mark Ozias from elected office, it’s time to elect commissioners who have the peoples interest. Ozzie’s is not done with Clallum County, given his desire for living off the public dole he will seek state office at some point. Get the public involved!
A double response comment this morning. You and Jake had a wonderful article on Dr. Scary Berry yesterday. It's hard to believe anyone would listen to such childish dribble coming from her!
Mark Ozias has been shielding himself from truth for a long time he seems to despise it!
The hypocrisy is wide open for all to see if they choose.
The wave of accountability is coming thanks to this despicable source...
Please keep it up and many thanks to you , Jake and all Doggers. Have a great day!
A new, stricter citywide camping ban took effect in Spokane in October 2025, allowing police to enforce penalties on public property, including offering a choice between services and potential arrest. New downtown outreach teams have already closed nearly 100 encampments. This follows the major 2023 closure of Camp Hope.
The latest dealer vehicle that seems to be running the safeway/health dept territory from his vehicle has someone in a pick up truck circling around watching his back, which makes me think he may be from further away than typical
Now a citizen knows this so you know the police do to. Who pays off the cops so they won’t put an end to illegal drugs. That has to be going on. It’s too good of a gig to give up. Very nice. How does that feel? I feel sold out and ripped off! What a shitty county we have here.
My personal experience with PAPD patrol has been that they are very limited in how they can respond to drug activity both by the state and local govt. When they do book for posession which usually seems to be with other charges, the prosecutor frequently drops the posession charge. The officers I have spoken with are often equally frustrated with the situation and while there are a couple who in my opinion might be compassionate to a fault, I have no reason to think any patrol officer I've encountered would accept a "payoff."
The prosecutor though, not so sure about that department
Well you are probably right. Low level as in patrol officer may not be in the illegal rewards drugs offer. superhighway to nice retirement(elsewhere). I find the police fair and reasonable. But the deep dig must go on. People don’t look the other way unless it motivates them. When we see illegal activity, our gut instinct is where’s the justice? Where is it?
It must not be a priority. The cops must be sick to death of boomerang results that send criminals out the jail house door before the ink is dry on the lock -up list!
We can pretend it is the addicts causing all the problems, they are collateral damage.
So much effort goes in to providing and controlling distribution of illegal drugs. It’s bigger than anyone will admit. So I will say, if the big picture isn’t addressed, the same results continue to erode quality of life on the peninsula. Maybe Jake will seek answers to our questions. Don’t ask Dr Berry. She can’t do math and clearly doesn’t recognize drug debris from personal belongings.
Why is he so afraid of people who differ in opinions? If he can't handle the "vocal minority" and Watch puppies, how is he going to handle the big dogs - wolves - in the bigger arenas? We make good practice.
nah, more like a dead dog on a leash. A little harder to drag.... but, certainly obedient. Dead dogs know "stay". You never hear a peep out of them, either.
The Quiet Exit: The businesses that are relocating who rent from property owners in the downtown area of PA and Sequim create revenue for these property owners. If they can't rent their spaces, the are perhaps forced to sell, likely at a loss. Who is there to buy it? Jamestown has been actively buying properties. It makes a person wonder if all of these issues are orchestrated. Harm reduction increasing drug use and homelessness. The MAT clinic bringing non-residents to the area for treatment, many of which likely stay. Lack of support from an overwhelmed police force. Driving down our property values while the assessors keep the values over-inflated making the taxes on them burdensome.
You see where I'm going with this: Is this orchestrated by JST and the commissioners?
Many of us new what was coming as soon as the JKT applied to sequim for the MAT permits.Complaints were made to city officials about the consequences that would occur but officials did their assessments comparing other mat clinics and decided that there would be very minimal negative issues.Officials really just wanted to give JKT their permits without a fight and by doing this they just put the pristine city of sequim into decay.
I believe that JKT and the commissioners knew this. In enough time, it would increase revenue for JKT (in which the commissioners may be otherwise invested...?) while building other income ventures and receiving grants. Over time property values will deflate and selling difficult. They will be there to purchase at deflated rates and, eventually, they will contol the majority of the real estate around. At which time they will increase their business opportunities, decrease competition, rent to their workforce (keeping them dependent and controlled). We are giving up parks to them, real estate is being destroyed or taken over by strong-arm measure like property condemnation or issues in getting permits to upgrade septic or otherwise (who was that woman out east of Sequim?) or all out destruction (Towne Rd.).
I get calls periodically to do electrical jobs that are involved in "issues". Existing wells that have to be reviewed before permits can be issued for new home construction at the price of $5,800+ and being managed by our wonderful water stewards that the DNR hired and they take as long as they want to get those approvals. People who have just bought property that was "inspected", but issues were "missed" and it's up to the new owner to fix it and pay the bill. The city of Sequim seems to be aligning with the new ADU rules, but the county is reluctant to come up to the Washington State standard, making it hard for property owners to make their land "work for them".
I see too many issues that point to JST just taking over everything, literally. It's just a matter of time. Maybe we SHOULD move out. How can we change this juggernaut of money making, power mongering, and control?
It's obvious to the common observer that there is collusion, or what seems to be, anyway, between the governors (commissioners or otherwise) and tribes. The whole of the state of WA is favoring (seen in their grants created, in their appointments of stewardship and officers, etc.) tribal relations. It's been going on a long time, but is becoming more obvious to everyone through media (social, mainstream, or otherwise). However, it's problematic. It's increasingly affecting the bottom line and budgets of the governmental institutions. So, businesses, homeowners, and any without tax exemptions are being hit with excessive taxation and burdened with loss of funds for these grants they pay out to entities that don't pay taxes.
We will see down the road how good of an idea was this MAT clinic was for sequim especially the location.My guess is JKT will be planning-begging commissioners for more drug addict housing to supply the mat clinic with and will just transport them back and forth on a daily basis to collect mass taxpayer $$$.
And don't forget the psych clinic opening this summer. That should bring another abundance of 'good neighbors' to Sequim and hand over more mass taxpayer $$$ to the tribe. We already paid for the building, why stop now?
Wow! I'm now wondering when anarchy will ensue and vigilanties will start setting these places on fire and creating another kind of local chaos. Sheesh! People are really MAD about all of this... and rightfully so!
The citizens of Sequim were kept out of the MAT clinic issue until it was a done deal. It was brought to their attention by a small newspaper article. When we found out what they were up to, we flooded the city council. There was standing room only. They opened the doors and put speakers outside. They ignored the needs of the citizens and promised the drug issues would improve. They lied and they are still lying!
I have more compassion for the dogs who have no measure of control over their lives than I do for addicts who have complete control but bend to the needs of their addiction. I have known people who overcame "addiction". It's a choice. Dogs have NO choice.
I would add to my hard love comments from yesterday by saying anyone born into Clallam County and homeless and/or addicted deserves our help. BAD GOVERNANCE created the deplorable mess we are in and we need to help those who were harmed, yes harmed, by our elected officials who are the root of all this evil. And maybe include people whose parents born here, some residency like 20 years. These people are owed for bad governance.
Its not even a real response. The Commissioners have to listen to the NGO's anyway. To pretend he could respond if he wanted to is simply a false claim. They aren't going to defund the NGO groups and make their own decisions. He has farmed out his voice anyway. He would sit there in silence no matter what group that wasn't one on the "preferred sources." Everyone who is not a "preferred choice" is a "detractor." Just watch the Behavioral Health board meeting. They say it out loud publically.
We went to PA on Sunday; we wanted to go to one restaurant downtown, but parking on their property was near full and the parking spots are so small it’s like they’ve never updated them for all the trucks and SUVs people drive, proven by trucks that have to take up two spots to park. While there was street parking, I didn’t like the idea of leaving our vehicle out of our view on a public street, so we went somewhere outside of downtown where there was plenty of parking on the property and no questionable characters walking around. I’m a local and not a tourist; I was raised in Tacoma and have been exposed to much worse conditions, and even I don’t want to leave my property on city streets in PA.
I admit there was some serendipity in my coming to Sequim. However; it is the mountains, rivers, lakes, ocean and weather that keep me here. Excessively liberal representation and management along with it's associated blight is ruining the area. I would so miss the ocean, but Idaho with it's more conservative bent becomes increasingly attractive. Those who profess unending devotion to Democracy are the ones who took our civil rights during the pandemic that never was and who perpetuate an endless cycle of homelessness and minority-ism. Clallam County is making itself a magnet for any and all who are unable to thrive in society. The local intellectually challenged fruitlessly demonstrate against law enforcement, not understanding it is the law and not the enforcement they should target. If we captured our entire Government investment in minority-ism, ( MWBE, DEI, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, "Native" Americans that are no more native than any other citizen, other nationality, etc. ), and moved it to law enforcement, Clallam Country would be a far safer and cleaner community.
Commissioner Mark Ozias did not respond to inquiries prior to publication regarding whether the county plans to review or terminate its agreement with Wolfley. ---- MO to the Olympic Herald
If you are in PA today, please take a moment to drive 3rd st in front of UN Safeway and see Berry's empire in action.
Warning though, they now have some nut job running interference for them circling the block in his truck who needs to be informed that it is not illegal to film public activity in public.
1) Regarding Mark Ozias' stance on not responding to a constituent. This is completely unacceptable for an elected official. He represents all citizens, not just the ones he chooses to engage with. Voters choose their elected officials: elected officials don't get to choose who they represent.
2) Regarding your comments about OPHS job postings: Washington's Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94) makes it illegal for employers to ask about or run criminal background checks on job applicants until after a conditional offer of employment is made. Employers cannot use blanket "no-felon" policies or consider arrest/juvenile records, and must require individual assessments to justify any adverse action based on conviction history. Most background check companies will require the applicant to sign a form consenting to the check and what is specifically being checked (state or federal criminal, drug use, employment history, etc.)
3) I find it interesting that when you write about open drug use/homeless encampments in and around the Lincoln St. Safeway, and note it is "just steps from the Clallam County courthouse", you never say "just steps from the Clallam County Sheriff and Port Angeles Police Department offices". You can literally see the PAPD offices from the Safeway parking lot. These two LE agencies are responsible for law enforcement in our area. Why not call them out to more actively patrol and arrest drug dealers/users "just steps from their offices"??
PAPD is very restricted by council and very limited in staff. The local criminals know when to take advantage, a recent example being the obvious spike in open air drug trafficking in broad daylight at Safeway that appeared to spike within a day of Mr. Kendrick's murder. In other words , the dealers know when LE have bigger crimes at hand and fully take advantage.
Susie - I wrote the city council, and they said enforcement priority is NOT determined by them. It's the PAPD chief's responsibility to prioritize. This is a quote from an email from Jon Hamilton on the council:
"Under Washington law and our city structure, the Police Chief oversees operational decisions, including deployment, response, and case prioritization. The Council’s role is legislative. We adopt ordinances, approve budgets, and establish broad policy direction, but we do not determine which individual calls receive a response or which specific laws are enforced in real time.
There are no city codes designated as “do not enforce.” Officers retain full authority to enforce state and local law. Operational prioritization generally reflects immediate threats to life and safety, staffing levels, and active calls for service. Those determinations are made within the department’s professional judgment."
Jon also said if anyone witnesses open hard drug use or sales in "real time", call 911. You can also call the non-emergency line (360-452-4545) to report after the fact and give them time/date/descriptions/photos.
Good Governance Daily Proverb:
When representation becomes selective, sovereignty erodes; public office is not a privilege to grant attention, but a duty to answer the governed.
Dang that's good!
Remember we’re talking about a Commissioner who instantly stopped a gravel pit from operating near his home…….I’m sure he’d be the first to welcome homelessness, drug dealing & waste operating near his home……you can bet on it!
Perfect example of “when it happens to you it’s a different story”…..until then it doesn’t matter quite so much or not at all.
LOL Most female humans who are mugged do not become conservative. They become even more progressive and angry.
Shall we look at statistics of the violent crimes the men of this town commit when angry? Would you like it if I judged the males of this town by the actions of the transient sex offenders? You should improve your base logic before considering these questions.
"females" aren't a monolith and this is a strange way to talk about 50% of the residents of this town, many of whom are active on this blog.
Perfect!
The commissioners and Dr. Berry did not reply to the questions raised in yesterday's article about counting syringes and hiring a Public Information Officer. Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners,
Are constituents treated differently based on the news sources they read? Two commissioners did not respond to a respectful inquiry, and Commissioner Ozias indicated he is less likely to engage with someone who reads CC Watchdog. Is there any policy—formal or informal—that guides how constituent emails are handled, and does reading certain publications affect access to elected officials?
All three commissioners can be reached by emailing the Clerk of the Board at loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov
Below is a modeled good-governance response, written from the perspective of an individual Clallam County Commissioner who has publicly expressed concern about CC Watchdog, while clarifying their obligations under Washington law:
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your respectful inquiry. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my position and my obligations as an elected official.
I have previously expressed concern that CC Watchdog, in my view, often frames issues in a manner I consider adversarial or lacking context. However, I recognize that my opinion about a publication does not alter my legal or ethical duties as a Clallam County Commissioner.
Clallam County operates under a Home Rule Charter pursuant to Article XI, Section 4 of the Washington Constitution. As members of the County’s legislative authority, commissioners serve the entirety of the county’s residents, not selected constituencies (Wash. Const. art. XI, § 4). Neither the Clallam County Charter, County Code, nor administrative policy authorizes commissioners to condition engagement based on viewpoint or media consumption.
The Open Public Meetings Act declares that public agencies exist to conduct “the people’s business” and that the people “do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them” (RCW 42.30.010). While the OPMA governs meetings rather than individual correspondence, its declaration reflects the foundational principle that public authority must remain accountable and open.
All commissioner communications conducted in an official capacity are subject to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56), reinforcing transparency in how constituent inquiries are handled. Additionally, the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers provides that public office is a public trust and must not be used for improper or arbitrary purposes (RCW 42.23.070).
Accordingly, I want to clearly state:
1. There is no formal or informal Clallam County policy that permits differential treatment of constituents based on media affiliation.
2. My disagreement with a publication does not disqualify a constituent from engagement.
3. I will respond to respectful inquiries regardless of viewpoint.
4. When I believe information is inaccurate, I will address the substance rather than disengage from the individual.
To promote consistency and restore clarity, I will be placing a proposed Commissioner Constituent Communication Standard on a future Commission agenda for discussion and possible adoption.
Public trust depends not on agreement, but on equal access and consistent application of authority.
Respectfully,
Modeled Individual Commissioner Response
Clallam County Board of Commissioners
Draft Attachment
Proposed Clallam County Board of Commissioners Constituent Communication Standard
Purpose
To promote consistent, equitable, and transparent handling of constituent communications by members of the Board of County Commissioners.
Authority
Adopted pursuant to:
-Wash. Const. art. XI, § 4 (Home Rule County authority)
-RCW 42.30 (Open Public Meetings Act)
-RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act)
-RCW 42.23 (Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers)
Policy Statement
The Board affirms that:
1. Commissioners serve all residents of Clallam County.
2. Constituent engagement shall not be conditioned upon viewpoint, media affiliation, political association, or civic participation.
3. All official communications are subject to public records retention and disclosure requirements.
Communication Guidelines
1. Acknowledgment Standard. Emails received in an official capacity will be acknowledged within five (5) business days, whenever practicable.
2. Substantive Response Standard. Where policy or factual clarification is requested, commissioners will endeavor to provide a substantive response within fourteen (14) business days or provide notice if additional time is required.
3. Civility Standard. Commissioners may decline to engage with correspondence that contains threats, harassment, or unlawful content, but disagreement alone shall not constitute grounds for non-response.
4. Transparency Practice. Aggregate response timelines and communication practices may be periodically reviewed in public session to promote accountability.
5. OPMA Compliance. Commissioners shall avoid collective deliberation via email to maintain compliance with RCW 42.30.
Review Clause
This standard shall be reviewed annually in open session to ensure alignment with state law and best practices as identified by the Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC).
References
-Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. (2024). The Open Public Meetings Act. https://mrsc.org
-Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.23.070. (2024). Code of ethics for municipal officers—Prohibited acts. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=42.23
-Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.30.010. (2024). Open Public Meetings Act—Declaration of policy. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.30.010
-Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56. (2024). Public Records Act. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=42.56
-Washington Constitution art. XI, § 4.
-Washington Constitution art. I, § 12.
The folks parading the vote for Ozias signage, and his strong connections to the tribe and local leftwing activist groups and NGOs, should be a stark reminder to all who wish to see meaningful change to the status quo at the commissioner level that when the next election comes and a candidate like Jake Seegers offering that change is in the mix, the opposition will be large, loud, and well-funded by those whose empires are threatened by such change. At the end of the day, it will all come down to who turns out the vote in larger numbers.
Every reader of the CCWD who wants to see change has the opportunity to inform family, friends, neighbors, and anyone you run into while wearing a "Jake Seegers" button at a business who asks who Jake is.
My "Jake Seegers" button initiates many conversations with amazingly more people who already know about him, as well as others who haven't but seem to have a thirst for change.
Get your buttons. Slake that thirst.
VOTE FOR JAKE! MUCH IS AT STAKE!
Remove Mark Ozias from elected office, it’s time to elect commissioners who have the peoples interest. Ozzie’s is not done with Clallum County, given his desire for living off the public dole he will seek state office at some point. Get the public involved!
Good morning Jeff,
A double response comment this morning. You and Jake had a wonderful article on Dr. Scary Berry yesterday. It's hard to believe anyone would listen to such childish dribble coming from her!
Mark Ozias has been shielding himself from truth for a long time he seems to despise it!
The hypocrisy is wide open for all to see if they choose.
The wave of accountability is coming thanks to this despicable source...
Please keep it up and many thanks to you , Jake and all Doggers. Have a great day!
Here is what is happening in Spokane:
A new, stricter citywide camping ban took effect in Spokane in October 2025, allowing police to enforce penalties on public property, including offering a choice between services and potential arrest. New downtown outreach teams have already closed nearly 100 encampments. This follows the major 2023 closure of Camp Hope.
Aren't we getting some skedaddlers here on the Peninsula? From everywhere?
The latest dealer vehicle that seems to be running the safeway/health dept territory from his vehicle has someone in a pick up truck circling around watching his back, which makes me think he may be from further away than typical
that is not, should not happen. Criminal behavior, criminals ! My dr. is nearby and honestly, I do not want to go there!
I feel bad for the dentist and funeral home right by there
Yes, they have a great view of all the dealings going on in the parking lot.
Now a citizen knows this so you know the police do to. Who pays off the cops so they won’t put an end to illegal drugs. That has to be going on. It’s too good of a gig to give up. Very nice. How does that feel? I feel sold out and ripped off! What a shitty county we have here.
My personal experience with PAPD patrol has been that they are very limited in how they can respond to drug activity both by the state and local govt. When they do book for posession which usually seems to be with other charges, the prosecutor frequently drops the posession charge. The officers I have spoken with are often equally frustrated with the situation and while there are a couple who in my opinion might be compassionate to a fault, I have no reason to think any patrol officer I've encountered would accept a "payoff."
The prosecutor though, not so sure about that department
Well you are probably right. Low level as in patrol officer may not be in the illegal rewards drugs offer. superhighway to nice retirement(elsewhere). I find the police fair and reasonable. But the deep dig must go on. People don’t look the other way unless it motivates them. When we see illegal activity, our gut instinct is where’s the justice? Where is it?
It must not be a priority. The cops must be sick to death of boomerang results that send criminals out the jail house door before the ink is dry on the lock -up list!
We can pretend it is the addicts causing all the problems, they are collateral damage.
So much effort goes in to providing and controlling distribution of illegal drugs. It’s bigger than anyone will admit. So I will say, if the big picture isn’t addressed, the same results continue to erode quality of life on the peninsula. Maybe Jake will seek answers to our questions. Don’t ask Dr Berry. She can’t do math and clearly doesn’t recognize drug debris from personal belongings.
Isn’t that the evidence for “Unfit for the Job”?
Are readers now categorized as operatives? --- Why yes yes we are because we ask for ACCOUNTABILITY
Why is he so afraid of people who differ in opinions? If he can't handle the "vocal minority" and Watch puppies, how is he going to handle the big dogs - wolves - in the bigger arenas? We make good practice.
He is handled, like a dog on a leash. What a dog. Wait, not fair to dogs. More like a cockroach on a string.
nah, more like a dead dog on a leash. A little harder to drag.... but, certainly obedient. Dead dogs know "stay". You never hear a peep out of them, either.
Because then he has to improvise instead of sticking to his Ron approved script
He’s a jerk and a sell out.
He is motivated by something that we aren’t privy to.
I bet he reads CCWatchdog
Here is my salute to you, sir.🤷♀️
I believe the operative phrase is "shut up, slave".
The Quiet Exit: The businesses that are relocating who rent from property owners in the downtown area of PA and Sequim create revenue for these property owners. If they can't rent their spaces, the are perhaps forced to sell, likely at a loss. Who is there to buy it? Jamestown has been actively buying properties. It makes a person wonder if all of these issues are orchestrated. Harm reduction increasing drug use and homelessness. The MAT clinic bringing non-residents to the area for treatment, many of which likely stay. Lack of support from an overwhelmed police force. Driving down our property values while the assessors keep the values over-inflated making the taxes on them burdensome.
You see where I'm going with this: Is this orchestrated by JST and the commissioners?
Many of us new what was coming as soon as the JKT applied to sequim for the MAT permits.Complaints were made to city officials about the consequences that would occur but officials did their assessments comparing other mat clinics and decided that there would be very minimal negative issues.Officials really just wanted to give JKT their permits without a fight and by doing this they just put the pristine city of sequim into decay.
I believe that JKT and the commissioners knew this. In enough time, it would increase revenue for JKT (in which the commissioners may be otherwise invested...?) while building other income ventures and receiving grants. Over time property values will deflate and selling difficult. They will be there to purchase at deflated rates and, eventually, they will contol the majority of the real estate around. At which time they will increase their business opportunities, decrease competition, rent to their workforce (keeping them dependent and controlled). We are giving up parks to them, real estate is being destroyed or taken over by strong-arm measure like property condemnation or issues in getting permits to upgrade septic or otherwise (who was that woman out east of Sequim?) or all out destruction (Towne Rd.).
I get calls periodically to do electrical jobs that are involved in "issues". Existing wells that have to be reviewed before permits can be issued for new home construction at the price of $5,800+ and being managed by our wonderful water stewards that the DNR hired and they take as long as they want to get those approvals. People who have just bought property that was "inspected", but issues were "missed" and it's up to the new owner to fix it and pay the bill. The city of Sequim seems to be aligning with the new ADU rules, but the county is reluctant to come up to the Washington State standard, making it hard for property owners to make their land "work for them".
I see too many issues that point to JST just taking over everything, literally. It's just a matter of time. Maybe we SHOULD move out. How can we change this juggernaut of money making, power mongering, and control?
First you have to learn the history, how the pioneers are connected to the tribe's and how they work together with the democrats
Is that a question or an invitation? Can’t get a feel for your opinion.
Hi Susan, it is not a question. Pioneers married into the tribe and work with democrats,
If you can't beat them join them,many have seen this opportunity many years ago and benefited from it.
It's obvious to the common observer that there is collusion, or what seems to be, anyway, between the governors (commissioners or otherwise) and tribes. The whole of the state of WA is favoring (seen in their grants created, in their appointments of stewardship and officers, etc.) tribal relations. It's been going on a long time, but is becoming more obvious to everyone through media (social, mainstream, or otherwise). However, it's problematic. It's increasingly affecting the bottom line and budgets of the governmental institutions. So, businesses, homeowners, and any without tax exemptions are being hit with excessive taxation and burdened with loss of funds for these grants they pay out to entities that don't pay taxes.
Do you have resources for "the history"? Or, how would you suggest going about looking that up?
We will see down the road how good of an idea was this MAT clinic was for sequim especially the location.My guess is JKT will be planning-begging commissioners for more drug addict housing to supply the mat clinic with and will just transport them back and forth on a daily basis to collect mass taxpayer $$$.
And don't forget the psych clinic opening this summer. That should bring another abundance of 'good neighbors' to Sequim and hand over more mass taxpayer $$$ to the tribe. We already paid for the building, why stop now?
Wow! I'm now wondering when anarchy will ensue and vigilanties will start setting these places on fire and creating another kind of local chaos. Sheesh! People are really MAD about all of this... and rightfully so!
The citizens of Sequim were kept out of the MAT clinic issue until it was a done deal. It was brought to their attention by a small newspaper article. When we found out what they were up to, we flooded the city council. There was standing room only. They opened the doors and put speakers outside. They ignored the needs of the citizens and promised the drug issues would improve. They lied and they are still lying!
Don’t you hate when that fully sinks in? They think so little of us we are lucky to be lied to otherwise no communication at all!
Rondeaux's willing seller willing buyer gloat.
I have more compassion for the dogs who have no measure of control over their lives than I do for addicts who have complete control but bend to the needs of their addiction. I have known people who overcame "addiction". It's a choice. Dogs have NO choice.
I would add to my hard love comments from yesterday by saying anyone born into Clallam County and homeless and/or addicted deserves our help. BAD GOVERNANCE created the deplorable mess we are in and we need to help those who were harmed, yes harmed, by our elected officials who are the root of all this evil. And maybe include people whose parents born here, some residency like 20 years. These people are owed for bad governance.
Its not even a real response. The Commissioners have to listen to the NGO's anyway. To pretend he could respond if he wanted to is simply a false claim. They aren't going to defund the NGO groups and make their own decisions. He has farmed out his voice anyway. He would sit there in silence no matter what group that wasn't one on the "preferred sources." Everyone who is not a "preferred choice" is a "detractor." Just watch the Behavioral Health board meeting. They say it out loud publically.
We went to PA on Sunday; we wanted to go to one restaurant downtown, but parking on their property was near full and the parking spots are so small it’s like they’ve never updated them for all the trucks and SUVs people drive, proven by trucks that have to take up two spots to park. While there was street parking, I didn’t like the idea of leaving our vehicle out of our view on a public street, so we went somewhere outside of downtown where there was plenty of parking on the property and no questionable characters walking around. I’m a local and not a tourist; I was raised in Tacoma and have been exposed to much worse conditions, and even I don’t want to leave my property on city streets in PA.
I admit there was some serendipity in my coming to Sequim. However; it is the mountains, rivers, lakes, ocean and weather that keep me here. Excessively liberal representation and management along with it's associated blight is ruining the area. I would so miss the ocean, but Idaho with it's more conservative bent becomes increasingly attractive. Those who profess unending devotion to Democracy are the ones who took our civil rights during the pandemic that never was and who perpetuate an endless cycle of homelessness and minority-ism. Clallam County is making itself a magnet for any and all who are unable to thrive in society. The local intellectually challenged fruitlessly demonstrate against law enforcement, not understanding it is the law and not the enforcement they should target. If we captured our entire Government investment in minority-ism, ( MWBE, DEI, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, "Native" Americans that are no more native than any other citizen, other nationality, etc. ), and moved it to law enforcement, Clallam Country would be a far safer and cleaner community.
Ya, but heat and cold and snow...nope for this person.
They were ignoring me before I was even on CCWD.
I have not one reply to any idea I have ever given Clallam County government or any of the NGO's and non-profits.
Only Jon Hamilton responded to the Jimmycomelately idea and that was like after 5 years went by.
Commissioner Mark Ozias did not respond to inquiries prior to publication regarding whether the county plans to review or terminate its agreement with Wolfley. ---- MO to the Olympic Herald
If you are in PA today, please take a moment to drive 3rd st in front of UN Safeway and see Berry's empire in action.
Warning though, they now have some nut job running interference for them circling the block in his truck who needs to be informed that it is not illegal to film public activity in public.
A couple of comments:
1) Regarding Mark Ozias' stance on not responding to a constituent. This is completely unacceptable for an elected official. He represents all citizens, not just the ones he chooses to engage with. Voters choose their elected officials: elected officials don't get to choose who they represent.
2) Regarding your comments about OPHS job postings: Washington's Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94) makes it illegal for employers to ask about or run criminal background checks on job applicants until after a conditional offer of employment is made. Employers cannot use blanket "no-felon" policies or consider arrest/juvenile records, and must require individual assessments to justify any adverse action based on conviction history. Most background check companies will require the applicant to sign a form consenting to the check and what is specifically being checked (state or federal criminal, drug use, employment history, etc.)
3) I find it interesting that when you write about open drug use/homeless encampments in and around the Lincoln St. Safeway, and note it is "just steps from the Clallam County courthouse", you never say "just steps from the Clallam County Sheriff and Port Angeles Police Department offices". You can literally see the PAPD offices from the Safeway parking lot. These two LE agencies are responsible for law enforcement in our area. Why not call them out to more actively patrol and arrest drug dealers/users "just steps from their offices"??
PAPD is very restricted by council and very limited in staff. The local criminals know when to take advantage, a recent example being the obvious spike in open air drug trafficking in broad daylight at Safeway that appeared to spike within a day of Mr. Kendrick's murder. In other words , the dealers know when LE have bigger crimes at hand and fully take advantage.
Susie - I wrote the city council, and they said enforcement priority is NOT determined by them. It's the PAPD chief's responsibility to prioritize. This is a quote from an email from Jon Hamilton on the council:
"Under Washington law and our city structure, the Police Chief oversees operational decisions, including deployment, response, and case prioritization. The Council’s role is legislative. We adopt ordinances, approve budgets, and establish broad policy direction, but we do not determine which individual calls receive a response or which specific laws are enforced in real time.
There are no city codes designated as “do not enforce.” Officers retain full authority to enforce state and local law. Operational prioritization generally reflects immediate threats to life and safety, staffing levels, and active calls for service. Those determinations are made within the department’s professional judgment."
Jon also said if anyone witnesses open hard drug use or sales in "real time", call 911. You can also call the non-emergency line (360-452-4545) to report after the fact and give them time/date/descriptions/photos.
Some conspiracy thinking is larger than it first appears. So when proven true, does the “conspiracy theory “ name change?