The commissioners did not respond to an email asking how they ensure their constituents are treated fairly and impartially. Here is today's email to the commissioners:
Dear Commissioners,
This week had multiple arrests in the Port Angeles area. Several of the individuals arrested reportedly had ties to Pierce County, Mason County, Cowlitz County, and even Florida. One arrest occurred in front of the County Health and Human Services building and within view of the courthouse.
Do you believe Clallam County's current harm-reduction policies are attracting individuals struggling with addiction from outside our county, and if not, what evidence do you rely upon to conclude that county-funded distribution of drug-use supplies and related services are not acting as a regional draw?
Many residents are increasingly concerned that Clallam County is becoming known as a destination where active drug use is accommodated rather than a place focused on treatment, recovery, and accountability. Given the number of out-of-county individuals appearing in recent law enforcement reports, do the commissioners track where clients accessing county-funded harm-reduction services originate, and has the county ever studied whether these programs influence migration into the area?
Another great article Jeff, on Wednesday I was over in Port Angeles, which I haven’t been for quite some time to go to the howling Moon for their jam session on Wednesday upon leaving there at about 9:15 PM. I had to go through the parking lot just across from the Moon, which is on the courthouse side coming into the parking lot and turning to the left. I was seeing an open drug sale., 4 men, 3 outside, hovering around the man in the car. When one guy gets busted another takes his place. Absolutely disgusting!
I see that you had an early start this morning ;-)
After many months of reading Jake Seegers contributions to The Watchdog and having the occasional chat with him on various important subjects, I find him to be a reasonable, rational Individual who cares about the community here. In contrast, Mike French is very clearly either detached from the reality that our community has very clearly declined and become less safe over the past several years, or worse he is ignoring the obvious decline and only interested in supporting the failed policies and agenda that those in our local government management have inflicted upon us. I am also surprised to hear that Mike French is apparently running for reelection on a platform of "supposedly" improving the local economy~! REALLY??? As a dedicated Economist I would love to hear more about ANY competent plans to improve the local economy, especially in the business sector that is involved in actually producing something or serving a need that is not tied to government (taxpayer) funding~! Growing the government and/or funding government (taxpayer funded) programs is NOT improving the local economy in any material & substantial way, because by definition it just further drains the taxpayers' pockets and redistributes the money to jobs that have little effect upon the productive health of the local economy itself. In any case, I am surprised that Mike French "suddenly" cares about the local economy here in Clallam County, because he has been in office for years now and I have seen no improvement of the local economy at all! In fact, the local economy has very clearly declined, MANY businesses have now closed, and more are teetering on the brink of closure, all under Mike French's current term in office. Is this just another phony "Hope and Change" scam, where the clowns in the current government are laughing at our "Hope" as they have absolutely no plans to "Change" whatsoever~? Obviously, Mike French's history of failures to support any material economic health for our community are not solely his fault, but it does surprise me that he would be claiming any personal interest in our local economy with his abysmal record. I guess to the sleeping sheep such claims make good "sound bites" to deceive the low information voters who are as detached as Mike French apparently is, but my guess is that Jake Seegers would at least have more real successful business experience and acumen. Considering all of these truths about Mike French, and other VERY concerning issues that I am not mentioning, I have to also evaluate him based upon his very clear support by admitted communists and socialists~! Good God~! That is in reality a condemnation of Mike French as someone who should NOT be anywhere near any government management role and to me that is a hard and fast "deal breaker"~! I would rather be without a government manager, than to have one who can't see the truth right in his face, has no successful government track record, and is directly affiliated and fully supported by socialists and communists~! Have a wonderful and happy weekend~!
Speaking of leaving, a good friend and his new wife and young children are moving to Arkansas this summer. He has a great job, is involved civically with service organizations, grew up here. They're the kind of family you hate to see leave your community -- but they're tired of the economic environment that keeps nickel-and-dime taxing them to death, and simply don't want to raise their kids in the "new" PA. His father, a retired military veteran, is also moving out of state. These are the kind of people work hard, pay their taxes, never appear on a police scanner, don't ask anybody for anything, but when they've had enough, quietly move on, leaving a void in a community that's hard to replace.
Great articles Jeff. I agree with 99% of your articles substance but today I am not in agreement on Crazy Harry’s fate. The Tribe is not the reason that they are closing and should not be blamed or be associated with that reasoning. It sounds like a health issue with the owner not lack of business. The Tribe has built a good restaurant but people go there to experience a good meal. If it wasn’t good nobody would continue to patronize it. Crazy Harry’s has a good start in building that business model and cliental. There is plenty of great restaurants in Sequim and PA that thrive because they offer a good value. The Tribe is not responsible for the actions of this owners health problems.
WE NEED CRACKDOWNS NOT JUST ARRESTS FOR HIGHLY VISIBLE DRUG DEALING
Defining Crackdowns: Sudden and dramatic increases in police officer presence, sanctions, and threats of apprehension either for specific offenses or for all offenses in specific places.
How much more specific does it get with open drug dealing in front of government offices?
CCWD...”The arrest occurred directly in front of CLALLAM COUNTY’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES building, the same department that oversees the county’s HARM-REDUCTION PROGRAM which distributes supplies such as meth pipes, crack pipe cleaning kits, foil, and other materials that encourage drug consumption”
Crackdowns have three basic elements
• heightened police presence,
• increased severity or certainty of sanctions, and
• publicity
Crackdowns hold substantial appeal for the public, police, and government officials. They offer the promise of firm, immediate action and quick, decisive results. They appeal to demands that order be restored when crime and disorder seem out of control.
The loss of recreation is yet another reason people are leaving. No plans for Hurricane Ridge lodge and now they close Sequim Bay state park for the summer. What are they thinking?
The commissioners did not respond to an email asking how they ensure their constituents are treated fairly and impartially. Here is today's email to the commissioners:
Dear Commissioners,
This week had multiple arrests in the Port Angeles area. Several of the individuals arrested reportedly had ties to Pierce County, Mason County, Cowlitz County, and even Florida. One arrest occurred in front of the County Health and Human Services building and within view of the courthouse.
Do you believe Clallam County's current harm-reduction policies are attracting individuals struggling with addiction from outside our county, and if not, what evidence do you rely upon to conclude that county-funded distribution of drug-use supplies and related services are not acting as a regional draw?
Many residents are increasingly concerned that Clallam County is becoming known as a destination where active drug use is accommodated rather than a place focused on treatment, recovery, and accountability. Given the number of out-of-county individuals appearing in recent law enforcement reports, do the commissioners track where clients accessing county-funded harm-reduction services originate, and has the county ever studied whether these programs influence migration into the area?
Another great article Jeff, on Wednesday I was over in Port Angeles, which I haven’t been for quite some time to go to the howling Moon for their jam session on Wednesday upon leaving there at about 9:15 PM. I had to go through the parking lot just across from the Moon, which is on the courthouse side coming into the parking lot and turning to the left. I was seeing an open drug sale., 4 men, 3 outside, hovering around the man in the car. When one guy gets busted another takes his place. Absolutely disgusting!
Another good Watchdog, Patriot Jeff Tozzer~!
I see that you had an early start this morning ;-)
After many months of reading Jake Seegers contributions to The Watchdog and having the occasional chat with him on various important subjects, I find him to be a reasonable, rational Individual who cares about the community here. In contrast, Mike French is very clearly either detached from the reality that our community has very clearly declined and become less safe over the past several years, or worse he is ignoring the obvious decline and only interested in supporting the failed policies and agenda that those in our local government management have inflicted upon us. I am also surprised to hear that Mike French is apparently running for reelection on a platform of "supposedly" improving the local economy~! REALLY??? As a dedicated Economist I would love to hear more about ANY competent plans to improve the local economy, especially in the business sector that is involved in actually producing something or serving a need that is not tied to government (taxpayer) funding~! Growing the government and/or funding government (taxpayer funded) programs is NOT improving the local economy in any material & substantial way, because by definition it just further drains the taxpayers' pockets and redistributes the money to jobs that have little effect upon the productive health of the local economy itself. In any case, I am surprised that Mike French "suddenly" cares about the local economy here in Clallam County, because he has been in office for years now and I have seen no improvement of the local economy at all! In fact, the local economy has very clearly declined, MANY businesses have now closed, and more are teetering on the brink of closure, all under Mike French's current term in office. Is this just another phony "Hope and Change" scam, where the clowns in the current government are laughing at our "Hope" as they have absolutely no plans to "Change" whatsoever~? Obviously, Mike French's history of failures to support any material economic health for our community are not solely his fault, but it does surprise me that he would be claiming any personal interest in our local economy with his abysmal record. I guess to the sleeping sheep such claims make good "sound bites" to deceive the low information voters who are as detached as Mike French apparently is, but my guess is that Jake Seegers would at least have more real successful business experience and acumen. Considering all of these truths about Mike French, and other VERY concerning issues that I am not mentioning, I have to also evaluate him based upon his very clear support by admitted communists and socialists~! Good God~! That is in reality a condemnation of Mike French as someone who should NOT be anywhere near any government management role and to me that is a hard and fast "deal breaker"~! I would rather be without a government manager, than to have one who can't see the truth right in his face, has no successful government track record, and is directly affiliated and fully supported by socialists and communists~! Have a wonderful and happy weekend~!
Sincerely, Mike
Speaking of leaving, a good friend and his new wife and young children are moving to Arkansas this summer. He has a great job, is involved civically with service organizations, grew up here. They're the kind of family you hate to see leave your community -- but they're tired of the economic environment that keeps nickel-and-dime taxing them to death, and simply don't want to raise their kids in the "new" PA. His father, a retired military veteran, is also moving out of state. These are the kind of people work hard, pay their taxes, never appear on a police scanner, don't ask anybody for anything, but when they've had enough, quietly move on, leaving a void in a community that's hard to replace.
Great articles Jeff. I agree with 99% of your articles substance but today I am not in agreement on Crazy Harry’s fate. The Tribe is not the reason that they are closing and should not be blamed or be associated with that reasoning. It sounds like a health issue with the owner not lack of business. The Tribe has built a good restaurant but people go there to experience a good meal. If it wasn’t good nobody would continue to patronize it. Crazy Harry’s has a good start in building that business model and cliental. There is plenty of great restaurants in Sequim and PA that thrive because they offer a good value. The Tribe is not responsible for the actions of this owners health problems.
Hundred ten percent.
WE NEED CRACKDOWNS NOT JUST ARRESTS FOR HIGHLY VISIBLE DRUG DEALING
Defining Crackdowns: Sudden and dramatic increases in police officer presence, sanctions, and threats of apprehension either for specific offenses or for all offenses in specific places.
How much more specific does it get with open drug dealing in front of government offices?
CCWD...”The arrest occurred directly in front of CLALLAM COUNTY’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES building, the same department that oversees the county’s HARM-REDUCTION PROGRAM which distributes supplies such as meth pipes, crack pipe cleaning kits, foil, and other materials that encourage drug consumption”
Crackdowns have three basic elements
• heightened police presence,
• increased severity or certainty of sanctions, and
• publicity
Crackdowns hold substantial appeal for the public, police, and government officials. They offer the promise of firm, immediate action and quick, decisive results. They appeal to demands that order be restored when crime and disorder seem out of control.
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/261/Health-Human-Services
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES “Dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety and quality of life for ALL people in Clallam County”
Enforce what you stand for.
"Meaningful Conversations"?
Something tells me this is a well thought out ruse.
The loss of recreation is yet another reason people are leaving. No plans for Hurricane Ridge lodge and now they close Sequim Bay state park for the summer. What are they thinking?