TO CLALLAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: A learning process refers to the structured sequence through which individuals acquire, process, apply, and reflect on new knowledge, skills, or values. It’s much more than the passive absorption of information — it involves ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, REASONING, and TRANSFORMATION OF PRIOR UNDERSTANDING.
Please read the County Commissioner Guide, it will help you reconnect with your constituents.
Being an effective leader is not something that simply happens the moment you’re elected to office – you have to learn and hone leadership skills. As a county commissioner, you’ll need to listen to the residents of the county, develop goals, and work effectively with the board of county commissioners to achieve these goals. We hope this publication will serve as both a basic primer on the role and duties of a county commissioner and a resource with answers to some common questions. You should use this publication to learn how to find information, assistance, and advice. While this text doesn’t contain everything you’ll need to know, it will guide you to the relevant statutes, resources, and people who can best answer your questions. There are a lot of people counting on you in your role as county commissioner. They want you to succeed, and so do we. Good luck!
If RR is giving the county the "what-for" you know it's pretty bad. I'm surprised that Tony Corrado and the rest of the merry band of water controllers aren't already off their seats.
I haven’t heard anything about the result of the commissioners intention to restrict homeowners ability to rent rooms in their homes or RVs out to people in need. Please comment on any status updates to their intentions back at the end of 2025.
I think it all got put on hold and sent back to the Planning Commission with a clear message from the public that the direction they were going was not favorable.
Unrelated to today’s article. Cindy Kelly, the name rings a bell.PUD, residence, additional pay for husband which may not have been warranted. Could anyone refresh my memory?
An Ethics Initiative—and a Curious Choice of Opposition
The Charter Review Commission has voted to send an initiative to the November 2026 ballot that would allow voters to decide whether elected county officials should be held to an enforceable code of ethics.
This week, county commissioners approved Cindy Kelly to chair the “Against” committee writing the voter pamphlet argument opposing that initiative.
A Fraud Investigation Report issued in early November by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) says a former Public Utility District No. 1 of Clallam County (PUD) employee "was paid $24,726 for which he was not eligible." The employee, Timm Kelly, is the husband of Cindy Kelly, who was recently defeated in her bid for a seat on the PUD board.
Hats off to you, Jeff! Without this forum many or most of us would not know that we share many of the same concerns and had no idea how to address them or what to do. I have learned so much from your daily posts, connected with others and we move forward with questions and attempt to hold those responsible for decision making in this county accountable. This forum has prompted me from just a reader to a more active member of this county! We have much to do, and more and more people are reading CCWD! Thank you Jeff!!
TO CLALLAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: A learning process refers to the structured sequence through which individuals acquire, process, apply, and reflect on new knowledge, skills, or values. It’s much more than the passive absorption of information — it involves ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, REASONING, and TRANSFORMATION OF PRIOR UNDERSTANDING.
Please read the County Commissioner Guide, it will help you reconnect with your constituents.
https://mrsc.org/getmedia/6134275f-ca98-45b2-8c4c-aa49515363ab/County-Commissioner-Guide.pdf?ext=.pdf
County Commissioner Guide
Introduction
Being an effective leader is not something that simply happens the moment you’re elected to office – you have to learn and hone leadership skills. As a county commissioner, you’ll need to listen to the residents of the county, develop goals, and work effectively with the board of county commissioners to achieve these goals. We hope this publication will serve as both a basic primer on the role and duties of a county commissioner and a resource with answers to some common questions. You should use this publication to learn how to find information, assistance, and advice. While this text doesn’t contain everything you’ll need to know, it will guide you to the relevant statutes, resources, and people who can best answer your questions. There are a lot of people counting on you in your role as county commissioner. They want you to succeed, and so do we. Good luck!
If RR is giving the county the "what-for" you know it's pretty bad. I'm surprised that Tony Corrado and the rest of the merry band of water controllers aren't already off their seats.
I haven’t heard anything about the result of the commissioners intention to restrict homeowners ability to rent rooms in their homes or RVs out to people in need. Please comment on any status updates to their intentions back at the end of 2025.
I think it all got put on hold and sent back to the Planning Commission with a clear message from the public that the direction they were going was not favorable.
Unrelated to today’s article. Cindy Kelly, the name rings a bell.PUD, residence, additional pay for husband which may not have been warranted. Could anyone refresh my memory?
Cindy will also be writing the "against" statement for an enforceable code of ethics that will be voted on county-wide this November. That, and the PUD scandal, are covered in the second story: https://www.ccwatchdog.com/p/the-cost-of-good-intentions?utm_source=publication-search
Jeff Tozzer
Dec 31, 2025
An Ethics Initiative—and a Curious Choice of Opposition
The Charter Review Commission has voted to send an initiative to the November 2026 ballot that would allow voters to decide whether elected county officials should be held to an enforceable code of ethics.
This week, county commissioners approved Cindy Kelly to chair the “Against” committee writing the voter pamphlet argument opposing that initiative.
Now why would anyone not want an enforceable code of ethics? Hum? Gasp, hiss, and zing says me.
At times old readers need to be reminded, and new readers need to be informed.
A Fraud Investigation Report issued in early November by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) says a former Public Utility District No. 1 of Clallam County (PUD) employee "was paid $24,726 for which he was not eligible." The employee, Timm Kelly, is the husband of Cindy Kelly, who was recently defeated in her bid for a seat on the PUD board.
Read more at: https://www.sequimgazette.com/2014/03/20/state-auditor-confirms-overpayment-in-pud-case/
Back to the mirrored cabins. Did staff recommend they not be mirrored and did the examiner make that part of the restrictions?
Hats off to you, Jeff! Without this forum many or most of us would not know that we share many of the same concerns and had no idea how to address them or what to do. I have learned so much from your daily posts, connected with others and we move forward with questions and attempt to hold those responsible for decision making in this county accountable. This forum has prompted me from just a reader to a more active member of this county! We have much to do, and more and more people are reading CCWD! Thank you Jeff!!