When somebody has too many fingers in the pie, it's because they love the taste of pie more than anything. They will do whatever it takes to get more pie. These three commissioners love the power and control more than anything, they crave it and they are getting as much as they can. Ozias is on 17 committees, which I thought was a lot, but Johnson is on 20 and French 22. Having been on boards and committees myself, I can tell you this is utterly ridiculous. They're not on this many committees because they are kind hearted people willing to do whatever it takes for the good of their community. Quite the opposite actually. They are on this many committees because they crave control and power so much they will do whatever it takes at the expense of their community to get it. These three men think they are clever enough to cloak their power hungry nature under their public image of helping the greater good—or at least his version of it, but we see them.
Could it be that skimming a few pennies from each of these board assignments is harder to account for than taking a big dip from a few? Politicians are rarely altruistic, but have found ways to enrich themselves while staying under the radar.
Speechless? Yes I am. Ozias to JST to Water Management has my hair standing on end.
“Commissioner Mark Ozias has added yet another role to his long list of outside commitments: he now sits on the Dungeness River Management Team (DRMT) — the joint county/Jamestown S’Klallam body that EFFECTIVELY MANAGES EVERYTHING RELATED TO WATER IN THE SEQUIM AREA”
When Bill Benedict was still the elected county Sheriff I attended a meeting at which the purpose was to guide interested community members in setting up their own neighborhood watch program and discussing a proposed junk car ordinance. The meeting occurred shortly after the county spent $30k on cleanup of hoarder's property, but subsequently lost a lawsuit brought by the hoarder's son to allow his kin to reside and hoard anew. Benedict's parting advice - "if you want to be protected from junk cars, noise, unkept adjoining properties, move to a gated community."
Do you remember the TV series Fargo? The one series where one group that hated the sheriff, got some guys to change their name to the same name as the sheriff and come to the political debate. To rephrase this scene: "Hi my name is Mark Ozias. " Candidate #2 "your name - "I'm Mark Ozias" and Candidate #3 - "My name is Mark Ozias." And that is the way all appeared on the ballot. Divide and conquer.
That could be due to the fact that the 3 Emperors think/believe that the panel (Clallam County taxpayers and voters) are all blindfolded, plus all the panel is unable to hear, plus they, the panel, cannot and are unable to sniff out their stench. Marc Antony said it so well, "the evil that men do lives after... "You are There" This is Walter Cronkite reporting live from Sequim WA. "Marc Antony started his oration and couldn't remember the rest of the line when it came to the eulogy for the 3 Emperors after all 3 lost their re-election bids." Phil and Don, the Everly Brothers will now sing "All I do is dream".
The 3 Emperors, "We did this (Towne Road) or maybe "We didn't do that (the 2 cases cited)" So residents of Clallam County, what are you going to do about it???
Gee, there seems to be as many board assignments as there are citizens in Clallam County, yet few seem represented. Why is that? (Asking for a friend).
First thanks for the column. Its not yet 8:30 am. I have a couple of stumps to dig out with my rickety old backhoe. Hoping that tackling these old stumps and some hard physical labor will dispel my anger at these clowns. I could very well be having boiler maker with my baloney sandwich at lunch.
When somebody has too many fingers in the pie, it's because they love the taste of pie more than anything. They will do whatever it takes to get more pie. These three commissioners love the power and control more than anything, they crave it and they are getting as much as they can. Ozias is on 17 committees, which I thought was a lot, but Johnson is on 20 and French 22. Having been on boards and committees myself, I can tell you this is utterly ridiculous. They're not on this many committees because they are kind hearted people willing to do whatever it takes for the good of their community. Quite the opposite actually. They are on this many committees because they crave control and power so much they will do whatever it takes at the expense of their community to get it. These three men think they are clever enough to cloak their power hungry nature under their public image of helping the greater good—or at least his version of it, but we see them.
Nailed it!
Could it be that skimming a few pennies from each of these board assignments is harder to account for than taking a big dip from a few? Politicians are rarely altruistic, but have found ways to enrich themselves while staying under the radar.
As they say, "With power comes money". Or is it "With money comes power"?
Word for Word!
Thanks for the daily local news Jeff.
In addition to the multiple boards, committees, Non-Profits, galas… ad list infinitum.
We have a bigggg problem.
Re: the 22 million Emergency Building-
Supplied with classrooms and showers.
This project is being “Lead & approved” by our County Administrator
Todd Mielke.
Yep, he is not a Project Manager.
He has various degrees in Business Management etc.
However, just as the commissioners are over extended on their stints.. so is Todd.
A project manager should be present “daily” on site to ensure operation is top notch and dealing with multiple contractors.
22 million dollars.
22 million dollars.
Todd approached me after the meeting yesterday.
He felt the “need” to mansplain how he is Qualified. (i can appreciate)
He admitted he owned an excavation company years ago-
I think it was an 8 million $ job he acquired “once”.
There was something else in there, it escapes me..
“I questioned his experience in the meeting”.
Far enough right?
We chatted for a bit-
I also received and honorary conversation with Randy Johnson.
He asked me some personal questions-
I gave him all the intel.
He seemed engaged, however they were all scurrying to get to their next “act”.
I shook all their hands, introduced myself..
& made eye contact.
Mr. French came over to speak to Todd, I interrupted & introduced myself.. shook his hand.
“Oh to be a fly on the wall”.
Ed, I am really sorry this is happening to you and your family.
We very well may be in your boat sir.
Thanks Jeff.
Stay the course-
Teresa thank you for your active participation and updates. I read them religiously!
Sorry Jennifer-
Thank you..
I thought originally this comment came from “Jeff”.
I get messed up in the “feed” of these comments..🤦🏻♀️
Jeff-Dude!
I am so pumped after listening to the new SONG!!!!
I am PUMPED!!!
YES YES YESSS
HEY HEY
Thank you, brilliant!
Speechless? Yes I am. Ozias to JST to Water Management has my hair standing on end.
“Commissioner Mark Ozias has added yet another role to his long list of outside commitments: he now sits on the Dungeness River Management Team (DRMT) — the joint county/Jamestown S’Klallam body that EFFECTIVELY MANAGES EVERYTHING RELATED TO WATER IN THE SEQUIM AREA”
Very scary. Smells like tribal control over the water or are they setting up a profitable business of selling water
Chris
Water, water, every where,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, every where,
Nor any drop to drink.
OZIAS ALREADY HAS AN EXECUTIVE POSITION WITH VOTING PRIVILEDGES
DUNGENESSRIVERTEAM.ORG/ABOUT=US
When Bill Benedict was still the elected county Sheriff I attended a meeting at which the purpose was to guide interested community members in setting up their own neighborhood watch program and discussing a proposed junk car ordinance. The meeting occurred shortly after the county spent $30k on cleanup of hoarder's property, but subsequently lost a lawsuit brought by the hoarder's son to allow his kin to reside and hoard anew. Benedict's parting advice - "if you want to be protected from junk cars, noise, unkept adjoining properties, move to a gated community."
It doesn't need a gated community-- a simple ordinance would do.
"I am not sure what to tell this gentleman but I sure don't want it to be "tough luck." Thank
you in advance for your thoughts and advice."
"...tough luck..." Ozias you POS! You slimy worm.
Do you remember the TV series Fargo? The one series where one group that hated the sheriff, got some guys to change their name to the same name as the sheriff and come to the political debate. To rephrase this scene: "Hi my name is Mark Ozias. " Candidate #2 "your name - "I'm Mark Ozias" and Candidate #3 - "My name is Mark Ozias." And that is the way all appeared on the ballot. Divide and conquer.
Geoff
Do you remember What's My Line?
What's My Line was a panel game show. Four panelists must determine guests' occupations
Unfortunately, in our case, this isn’t a game, the panelists are the public who can't figure out the "3 Emperors" true occupation.
Self Enrichment Specialists.
NOI
PIZZA PUSHERS It's all about the toppings! : )
That could be due to the fact that the 3 Emperors think/believe that the panel (Clallam County taxpayers and voters) are all blindfolded, plus all the panel is unable to hear, plus they, the panel, cannot and are unable to sniff out their stench. Marc Antony said it so well, "the evil that men do lives after... "You are There" This is Walter Cronkite reporting live from Sequim WA. "Marc Antony started his oration and couldn't remember the rest of the line when it came to the eulogy for the 3 Emperors after all 3 lost their re-election bids." Phil and Don, the Everly Brothers will now sing "All I do is dream".
Like the Bob Fergusons running for governor, until AG Ferguson threatened lawsuits?
The 3 Emperors, "We did this (Towne Road) or maybe "We didn't do that (the 2 cases cited)" So residents of Clallam County, what are you going to do about it???
Geoff
I think we are in for the BIG ONE. This is the real fight.
Whatever we do, or is done should involve a boofing kit. It will "heighten the sensation"
But, that pie looks mighty tasty.
Gee, there seems to be as many board assignments as there are citizens in Clallam County, yet few seem represented. Why is that? (Asking for a friend).
First thanks for the column. Its not yet 8:30 am. I have a couple of stumps to dig out with my rickety old backhoe. Hoping that tackling these old stumps and some hard physical labor will dispel my anger at these clowns. I could very well be having boiler maker with my baloney sandwich at lunch.