The commissioners did not answer yesterday's question. Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners,
Why were discussions about potentially transferring management of the Dungeness Recreation Area to the Jamestown Corporation not included on a public agenda before county staff began working on them?
Thank you for your question. It raises an important issue about transparency, process, and public trust, and I appreciate the opportunity to address it directly.
Discussions about potentially transferring or delegating management of a significant public asset, such as the Dungeness Recreation Area, should have been placed on a public agenda before county staff began substantive work or external coordination. While limited preliminary research by staff can be appropriate for routine operational matters, governance best practices—and Washington law—set a higher expectation when an issue is high-impact, publicly owned, and likely to generate significant community interest.
Under Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), “action” by a governing body is defined broadly to include deliberation, discussion, and consideration, not only final votes (RCW 42.30.020). Because early discussions can shape policy direction, criteria, and expectations, best practice is to make those discussions visible through agenda placement before meaningful staff effort or partner engagement begins. This aligns with the Public Records Act’s declaration that the public must “remain informed so that they may maintain control over the instruments that they have created” (RCW 42.56.030).
Clallam County’s Home Rule Charter reinforces this framework by assigning policy direction and oversight to the elected Board and by anticipating that significant decisions involving county property, contracts, or management authority will proceed through transparent, documented processes. When ideas are explored informally first and disclosed later, even if no technical violation occurs, it undermines the intent of both the Charter and open-government statutes.
Equally important, perception matters in governance. Academic research and professional guidance consistently show that public confidence is affected not only by whether rules are followed, but by whether decision-making appears fair and inclusive (Ostrom, 2010; Spicer, 2024). When early discussions involve well-resourced or politically connected entities, the absence of public notice can reasonably create an appearance of preferential access. State ethics law and the County Code of Ethics emphasize that public officials must avoid not only conflicts of interest, but also actions that erode public confidence in impartial decision-making (RCW 42.23; Clallam County Code § 3.01.030).
There is also relevant best-practice guidance for intergovernmental and inter-organizational engagement, including with sovereign Tribal nations and Tribal enterprises. Organizations such as the Native Governance Center emphasize that effective and respectful partnerships depend on formal, transparent, and protocol-based processes, with clear authority, documentation, and public accountability—rather than informal or pre-decisional outreach (Native Governance Center, 2024). These principles apply broadly to any partnership involving public assets and overlapping jurisdictions.
As an individual commissioner, I would support addressing this concern by:
Placing the matter on a publicly noticed work-session agenda with a clear and descriptive title;
Requiring a written staff memo in the public packet outlining legal authority, financial implications, and alternatives; and
Ensuring meaningful public input before any further direction, negotiation, or commitment is made.
In short, discussions about potential changes to the management of the Dungeness Recreation Area should have been publicly agendized earlier. Addressing the issue openly now—clearly, carefully, and with public participation—is necessary to uphold transparency, accountability, and public trust.
A statesman is a respected political leader who prioritizes the common good and acts with integrity, while a politician often focuses on personal gain and winning elections.
I have been watching these criminals in government for many decades, and I can now hear the clock ticking in the countdown that will result in their removals and MANY criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings~! Tick~! Tick~! Tick~!
Yes, I am aware of John Worthington's efforts and God bless him for his sacrifices~! If there is anything that we can do to help John Worthington please do not hesitate to let me know (on the downlow), so we do not embarrass him or complicate his life in any way in any way. We may not be able to do much Individually all by ourselves, however together we can do a LOT more. Force multiplier tactics ;-)) As far as the "ticking time bomb" that the shady criminals in our government are sitting on, that they apparently humorously have absolutely no clue is in "countdown mode", it will only be a matter of time before they soil themselves when they suddenly realize that they pushed the wrong folks and have been caught red handed~! I don't want to go into too much detail here at this time, because I am well aware that the criminals and their "snitches" are regularly closely monitoring our discussions here on The Watchdog". This knowledge has been used against the criminals and their underhanded efforts for longer than most knows, but information is VERY powerful, and it cuts both ways... The second that the "usual suspects" in the local governments were detected and confirmed for their use of evil draconian tactics against the good folks of Clallam County, especially when they were found to be conducting public business behind closed doors and regularly deceiving folks here to achieve their hidden agendas, they started to be traced and tracked ever since~! Yes, "we" need to keep up the pressure on these Individuals who treat their oaths and responsibilities as if they are "optional" and it is VERY important to do our best to get the good folks of Clallam County to be more awake and engaged in greater numbers, but the criminal investigations are much further advanced than the recent news from Minnesota would lead folks to believe~! I do not have any time frames that I could disclose, even if I knew them, but as long as "we" keep up the great work on our grass roots level, sooner or later we will see the results that we must now have as a community regardless of how long it may take~! The local clown show is not even close to being capable of defeating 'us" and that is why "certain people" keep running to their evil "associations" within Washington State and beyond for advice and help, but every time they do that they are "tagged and bagged" further into the trap that was set for them long ago~! Let them get their so-called "legal advice" because in due time those lawyers and attorneys will also be going down with them, and the better cleaner Clallam County will emerge so that good folks have a chance again~! So shall it be done~!!!
These investigations will not be limited to County governance, exclusively. Once this can of maggots is opened, as it has been in Minnesota, and now in California, the extent and fallout will blow most people out of their graves; they may even rescind their votes from the past few election cycles. It is interesting noting the number of politicians who will not be seeking re-election, by choice or otherwise, "stand-by for footage at 11."
Something tells me that you have been paying attention and learning the ways of our adversaries for longer than since last Tuesday~! ;-) Yes, sometimes I feel as if the "turnip truck" that I fell out of had Flintstone "stone wheels" and a dinosaur pulling it~! Ha~! By the time the general public had recently learned about Minnesota's rampant fraud, even though they only know a VERY small % of it so far, the same investigations were already in process in ALL of the US states & territories (and even well beyond that). I could explain more, but you probably already have a clue, and I like it when the criminals get "surprises" don't you~? Ah, what good sport~! Oh yes, when the good folks of Washington State finally realize how severely they have been played for fools and especially how long, and what the evil agenda really was, there will be many very serious changes that will take place~! I really like your statement; "It is interesting noting the number of politicians who will not be seeking reelection, by choice or otherwise"~! Very wise my friend~! One of my strengths as an old analyst is that I am well trained to search for evidence that few would even be aware exists. There is ALWAYS evidence that exists that proves the truth... For over 10 years I have been tracking an absolutely enormous number of high-level Individuals in government, politics, and the corporate communities "suddenly" supposedly "retiring" and in some cases obviously "being retired" (and you can take that in every conceivable way, including "being imprisoned, killed, and/or executed ;-) THREE Rothchild chiefs have supposedly "died" within the past three or so years, and that does not "just happen"~! War is Hell, and this one is CLEARLY the largest scale war ever... Of course, as an accomplished analyst I know to back up my research in most inventive, yet often obvious, ways, so I have been monitoring the MASSIVE number of VERY high-end real estate properties, ranches, farms, and land for sale that started to be evident about 10 years ago... Yachts, luxury cars, jewelry, art, also started to flood the market about 10 years ago... Adjusted for the aging "baby boomers" reaching retirement age, these numbers did not and could not make any sense, especially because a great many "retiring" executives were still in their 30's, 40's, and 50's~! HAZA~! I just happen to know these high-end executive types VERY well, and they would NEVER willingly "retire to spend more time with their families" in such extraordinary numbers, unless there was something else afoot~! Ha! Nice deductive work my friend, because not many are capable of that level of discernment. Of course, as you probably understand, this entire process of "The Great Awakening" ("Enlightenment" ;-) is all about waking folks up and getting them to see past the criminals of humanity "fake news" media, so over time society will learn not to fall for the "gas lighting" BS~!
Have a mellow evening and keep up the great work~!
It is my pleasure, honor, and duty, Patriot Timothy Weller~!
I can't take all of the credit for the appearance of "kindness" however, because I have been a keen professional "assessor" of Individuals ever since my mother, an excellent old-school personnel executive, taught me how to quickly "profile" folks ;-) So, you can fairly take my comments as the gospel truth (an intentional pun because my real "employer" is The Big Guy ;-)) Anyway, I understand from the great Jeff Tozzer's article today, that the tribal dictator oppressor "local native carpetbagger and bottom feeder king" Ron Allen, that I am just a "whiner and complainer"~! I feel that I have now been "demoted" because I used to be called a "conspiracy theory nut" for over 50 years~! HA! How rude :-() And I have worked SO hard to maintain my "conspiracy theory nut" status... Drat, failed again! HA~! Perhaps if the various criminal peckerheads like Ron Allen quit giving good folks reason to "whine and complain" there would be less of it~? Anyway, yes, this "little" experience that we call "life" is, but one Grand Test and we constantly evaluate ourselves, as well it should be. Those of us here who really care about our world and working on our own personal improvement do of course constantly evaluate ourselves as a key part of that process. If folks take a close look at the Individuals who are causing the most trouble, weather they realize it or not, they have the common trait of being completely unconcerned about their own self-improvement, which is blatantly apparent when you try to "assess" where they are really coming from. Some of "us" do our best to overcome our "natural Ignorance" and others wallow in their own Ignorance like cold pigs in a warm mud bath~! ;-) I must go now to return to my daily "whining and complaining" because the day is young and there is much for me to do~! Have a beautiful day and don't forget to enjoy every day! The criminals of humanity and their miserable minions REALLY hate it when "we" enjoy our days in spite of their dastardly deeds~! Sincerely, Mike
Greg it’s so obvious it’s painful. Do they think we don’t notice or are too stupid to see the ties that are influencing decisions. You couldn’t make up such blatant collusion.
Susan, I only wish "they" cared. "They" have higher aspirations than piss poor Clallam County. Can't climb the political ladder without being a puppet.
Quick question: When do you think we'll see this issue exposed on the front page of the Peninsula Daily News and/or Sequim Gazette? :-) ... Jeff, thank you again for reenforcing why legacy media is DOA, and new media is where it's at for REAL information!
The Port Angeles City Council is about to take a DEI and tribal retribution plunge with Navarra Carr being elected as mayor.
The lady that doesn't want me to be able to recall her from Sequim, while she determines my treaty rights in Port Angeles by calling me a guest of the tribes while I live in Sequim.... Its bought and paid for by Ron Allen who at this point is about as inebriated as you can get with power.
All without lifting a rifle, flying a helicopter or driving a tank. All you need is a Casino and you can take over an American community.
Here it comes. More DEI and Tribal retribution down our throats. As if 14 years of this shit isn't enough.
Time to write letters..Time to get us a Banjo Bob and hit the corners. Its going to take all of Jeff's People. to save our community from losing American government.
Funny people say we need better people and we do, but to get economic advantages and seek destruction of non-tribal using capitalism while raging about capitalism's destructive outcome. That's rich. That's a ruthless Vato/
We dont even know if the election was legal. They just kept counting until she won.
Shoona Riggs was asked for the local voting rolls like the Secretary of State was by Virginia. She wont turn them over. They cant have it both ways. Claim the elections results are fair and then deny a check of the voter rolls trying to prove it. They are rigging elections. They are using a massive nationwide fraud and swindle campaign on levels we have yet to discover.
Was I a Swanson Angry Man? Did they react to my comments?
Thank you Mimi for regurgitating what happened in the meeting.
As you know Hogdson missed many CRC meetings, I frankly don't understand what's going on with him. For a current/former State Trooper I'm disappointed in him trying to figure out how he could have carried out his duties.
I'm just now seeing your emails on this issue. I was not aware anyone is calling Jeff a liar because of anything he said about Navarra Carr.
Anyway, Navarra did say we are only guests on Indian land. In fact she said it to me during a Democrats meeting where I had made a short presentation to the Dems about the CRC. I replied to Navarra, who I consider a friend, that I thought the law did not support her position.
I think we need to stage a Callum County commissioners no Kings rally! This is total BS and we need to be yelling at it from the straight corners if we have to!
Well, whatever we call it, which is a good suggestion from you. I think we should do it! It would send a clear message to these clowns that we’re getting sick and tired of their total mismanagement.
Well, these horrible leaders are in Port Angeles, and they are in lockstep with the county commissioners, so we need to be something visible - not indivisible or invisibles, as we have been.
Rallies are for idiots no one pays attention because they are so stupid, besides Soros won’t pay for one. We need a full out investigation of Mark Ozias & Randall conspiring against Clallam County by the feds! It is a federal crime. The tribe can’t be held accountable for anything but the other two against Clallam County taxpayers is the triangle.
The high RV ordinance turnout shows there is actually a number that will turn the tide. There already is one federal investigation and I am sure it has led to more.
I think Hamilton played it well. He was the cry in the Wilderness for support on my Jimmycomelately science pitch, now he is Latrisha's best friend..
I have them beat so bad I almost feel sorry for them. I am exposing not only their power. but their crappy decision making. All they can do is call names like 5th graders.
He looks like he is going to put DEI in his pitches too. But he is law enforcement. He surprised me before on the water steward vote. He could punch his ticket teeing up Ron.
Holy Mother of Mary! This is wrong on so many levels. The county has "financial challenges", so "commissioners must think creatively about reducing costs" -- and the answer is giving away The Spit? How about this, Mr. Ozias - stop spending money on harm reduction programs that do more harm than good, quit financing luxury housing for losers, reduce the size of your government employee base that eats up 70% of the budget, and on and on and on. But DO NOT even think about giving away The Spit. Sidebar: If Emily Randall, a committed leftist who is also beholden to tribal governments (she received $9900 campaign donation from JKT for the 2023-24 election cycle, according to Open Secrets), is involved, you know where this is headed.
The JST corporation has been contributing to her campaigns since 2018. Follow her on Facebook. She's a whirlwind and totally in the bag with anything that has tribal associated with it.
I wonder if she knows how much of the tribal corporation profits are shared with their tribal members?
Not really, to me. Say what you will, but Ron Allen is a kickass CEO whose purpose is to strengthen JKT and not Clallam County per se, and we all know that leftist Mark Ozias aspires to move up the political food chain and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that end.
I agree Robert. He is doing what he is supposed to do BUT at what cost to folks he needs to work with. He is creating such divide and hostility directed at JKT.
To be honest I am completely confused about the legal status of The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Were they ever recognized by our Federal Government as a treaty tribe ? Is there a treaty document that exists between the JST and Government or have they simply found the right lawyers with expertise in hiding wealth and avoiding taxation ? Where do these exclusive fish and wildlife harvesting and gaming rights come from ? If the JST is legally sovereign, why would we simply gift taxpayer owned land, developed or not, to a sovereign nation ? Venezuela may be seeing challenging times ahead; let's give the land to them because they to are sovereign. I find our author / Jeff very adept in sleuthing such information. I am hoping and requesting that the exact legal status of our local JST sovereignty become known and transparent to all. I am completely flummoxed over this preoccupation to keep giving grants, advantages, special rights and land to dead people.
I could not agree more.IMO a large part of the decline in local business , can be traced to the opening of the local casinos. Cash was diverted. I am guilty also. Cash by the way which is untraceable after it crosses the green felt. I will agree Ron Allen is focused and has done and is doing a fine job for an extremely small segment of the population. Not just tribal members. But, let’s look at that. When the financial decisions you make are backstopped by the federal and state governments (taxpayers) it is easier to be bold in your decision making and actions.
Garry, you aren't the only one confused. Many of your questions have been fought in courts for years and years (to this day) mainly over the interpretations of the treaty obligations. There are both federal and state treatise. The Tribes don't have to hide their wealth as they are sovereign and their books aren't open to us for auditing.
Your statement is valid:
"I am hoping and requesting that the exact legal status of our local JST sovereignty become known and transparent to all"
It would be easier to force our Commissioners/NGO's to be transparent, which we can't do, than to make the Tribes transparent.
Sorry for us all that grants, advantages and special rights aren't equal between the county and the tribes ; )
I have give kudis to the gallery for maintaining a semblance of control in the face of such outright corruption!
Mark is bought by Ron Allen and acts like his lapdog with way too much power to destroy our county. We have get the letters out in big numbers that can't be denied. A Mark DOGE is in order!
Thank you for your comments yesterday and a nother great article. I'm still keeping mum.
"That brief mention should have prepared the public for what is now being explored." Oh, blame the public for your sneakiness. Just like the pedophile blames the children for his ungodly actions. Jeff, you and some other attendees from yesterday caught Ozias off guard. Thank you! Partnership? Non-tribal entities need not apply. Remember, the beautiful Christmas lights displays are only on tribal properties. The blank dark spaces are glaringly non-tribal. Yes, Ron Allen is a productive business executive, but he has had 50+ years of guided expert advice. If the other partner could only get that same guidance, we might have real partnership.
All of Ozias decision in 2026 will be based not on what is good for our county, but what is good for his political career. He will not be running for his Commissioner position again, he will be running to Olympia with all his paper merits in hand. He has duped his other two fellow Commissioners and will leave them (us) with his baggage.
Ozias gets a twofer if he can swing placing the refuge in the Tribes hands BEFORE the Tribe works with Representative Emily Randall, then he will be a golden boy…….
“At the same time, Jamestown is working with Representative Emily Randall on legislation that would transfer the refuge outright—not merely management, but ownership”
His frequent trips (on our dime) out of town is telling. He’s driving Uncle Jed’s Clampett truck all over for his benefit (ZOWEE! I get to go to Washington DC) A big jump for a small town Clallam County Jethro Bodine.
We just wrote a strong yet civil & polite letter to the Clallam County Commissioners for them to cease ALL actions involving the sale and/or transfer of OUR public property to anyone~! We ask that all of the great folks here on "The Watchdog" and in Clallam County do the same ASAP, because we can't afford to allow the sale or transfer of ANY of our public properties, or it will create a precedent that can later be claimed to enable the sale or transfer more & more of OUR publicly owned properties~! Small actions today, could save HUGE time and money burning necessities later~!
Yes, the 'starting point' becomes the 'slippery slope' of a takeover by the Jamestown Tribe. Good grief. This is so wrong. No mention to the public. That Ozias has got to go.
AFB, Ozias IS going, but on his terms. Watch how much he will try to push through in 2026 before he heads out to what he thinks is a political career. He was a big fish in a small pond, he was amazed at what he could get away with. Once he starts running with the Big Dogs, he will be nothing but a small fish in a Big Pond and used as a puppet.
Yes, I agree with this scenario. He will find out real fast what he's up against. There are so many like him in the Democratic party. All ready and willing to throw each other under the bus!
These ideas to transfer control and/or ownership of the Dungeness Recreation Area and the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge to the Jamestown Tribe are preposterous. I can't overemphasize how strongly they need to be opposed, especially since Ron Allen is on record that he is only trying to regain the Tribe's homeland - which includes most of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
Congresspeople are supposed to advocate for our nation. That does not include giving away prized parts of our nation to Indian Tribes. Emily Randall is already proposing giving 1000 acres of Elwha River property to the Lower Elwha Tribe and now is in discussions to give the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge to the Jamestown Tribe. That's far, far beyond the pale. Where will it stop?
The same applies to County Commissioners. They are supposed to run the county for the benefit of the citizens. That does not include giving control and/or ownership of large portions and prized parts of the county to Indian Tribes.
It's interesting to note that Mark Ozias is again playing the poor man card to justify a deal with the tribes. This just after being caught hiding an approximate $3,000,000 projected annual gain in income or decrease in expenses from the Charter Review Commission while claiming poverty to oppose at least two proposed charter amendments, and from the public when asking them to raise the Current Expense Fund levy. Don't fall for this again.
And don't miss the connection between transferring the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge and the oyster farm. This would certainly allow that environmental disaster, and probably more, to proceed.
Great job assembling more circumstantial evidence of what Commissioner Ozias, Emily Randall, and the Jamestown Corporation have in mind for Clallam County. Some of the naysayers might object because it isn't direct evidence, but anyone else gets it.
Ron, what is the end game? All this seems to head us toward becoming locked between trust land islands (checker-boarded). I need help formulating a letter to the BIA or maybe IRS? or who? I don't know of anyone in Olympia to trust. Can we form an NGO to get legal standing? I don't have the legal knowledge that you and John Worthington have.
Key Officials in the Current Administration (2026):
- Secretary of the Interior: Doug Burgum. Sworn in on February 1, 2025, Burgum oversees all federal lands and the land-into-trust process. He has described public lands as part of the nation's "balance sheet" and emphasized that not every acre of federal land should be a wilderness area, signaling a potential shift in how discretionary land transfers are evaluated.
- Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs: William "Billy" Kirkland. Confirmed in October 2025, Kirkland is the primary official managing the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). While he fulfills federal trust responsibilities, his office has emphasized transparency and open-door engagement with all stakeholders.
- Deputy Secretary of the Interior: Kate MacGregor. Reappointed in 2025, she has a history of focusing on streamlining permitting and strengthening partnerships with local communities alongside tribes.
Plus this tribes “ homeland” was never a reservation. They “OWNED” their own property, homes, acres…paid taxes, etc. bought, sold, managed like any other citizen here. That they may have hiked and roamed like other citizens, that doesn’t translate to “ we own thousands of acres. Native Individuals owned land here at one time, most sold it and moved on over the decades. Or stayed and farmed.
Kathleen, the Jamestown S'Kallam tribe BOUGHT their reservation. "Trash Land" that they converted to "Prime Land" by diversion of waterways. How? Because they aren't under county codes or taxation.
The truth is quite shocking, once converted to a reservation, the only rules are their rules.
They have a reservation already, it's in the 1855 treaty. But I guess they didn't want to go. Does that mean the treaty was null in viod to them? They became recognized as tribe in 1984, But they are part of the Sklallam tribe in Port Gamble, already so why did they have to be recognized? If they are sklallam then do what the treat says and move to the reservation, do not take up slaves, treat citizens wells and no trading on Vancouver island or outside the US. They have fishing rights with what is common to man… I don't think that includes the rights to the commercial fishing boats that feed the world. It's insane the amount of corruption going on right in front of our faces.
I THINK ITS TIME TO RALLY TOGETHER AND PROTEST LIKE ALL THE OTHER GROUPS DO
It will cause restriction of public use because it’s a commercial growing area. If that happens, the public will be permanently screwed. And as a tourist attraction the trickle down effect is a stark reality. AirBNB owners beware!
Conspiracy theories that are reality , once exposed for what they are. How disappointing for all the citizens. Remember trust then confirm, I don’t remember that. We will get so tainted by false information and promises, that no honest person will have a chance.
Hey Jake: full disclosure required.
Did you skip school in junior high to just hang out at the beach?(like the first really hot day of spring) it’s those cutting edge questions you’ll be hit with!
My answer: Hell yes, best tan before summer break!
Great answer. The followers often have a misguided heap of humanity behind them.
You are a breath of fresh air, in a system full of smog and discharge. I would like to offer up some available time for any office/mailing, phone calling, etc as your campaign moves along. Getting the word out is important. Jeff sent me CcWatchdog cards, and that’s a good platform. Talked to neighbors down here at Diamond Point. Many believe Sequim politics don’t affect our little community. So I am hopefully changing a few attitudes. Some people are so discouraged with the Ozias +2 that they have given up in participating. When you are ready to meet and greet at DP I could set that up for you. We have an open air shelter/ beach club that makes a good venue for casual information sharing. Thanks Jake, looking forward to not coming up with creative names saved for commissioners. You see, I respect you, the three blind mice, not so much!
Ron, I can comment and verify that plans are in place for Jefferson County. The Port Gamble S'Kallam Tribe is quite active in the area in the past year. The, so called, shoreline studies were mailed out asking very specific questions about the properties owned that are adjacent to the water. Recently there have been many "free" seminars on the history of the tribes, along with the Land Acknowledgment. It's like brainwash, which goes back to the Tribe claiming "we can manage the land because we care more about it than anyone else"
Thank you for your comments. It makes me think I'm not going crazy or to be considered a "conspiracy theorist"!
We are under attack. The assets of our county are being sold without our voter approval to a foreign nation. Too many favorite projects. i.e. a Poet Laureate, A homeless castle without rules, and secret deals, are giving away county assets. Little personal accountability is being mentioned. We, voters, elect representatives to DEFEND our possessions. These are income sources that are irreplaceable. If you are short of money, stop the spending. Mainly, stop selling county assets to enrich a foreign nation.
Not only did you inspire me to make some memes, you inspired me to send a letter to the commissioners. Thank you for this incredible information that, even without reading local Sound Publishing papers, I’m sure they aren’t covering!
The commissioners did not answer yesterday's question. Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners,
Why were discussions about potentially transferring management of the Dungeness Recreation Area to the Jamestown Corporation not included on a public agenda before county staff began working on them?
Dear Constituent,
Thank you for your question. It raises an important issue about transparency, process, and public trust, and I appreciate the opportunity to address it directly.
Discussions about potentially transferring or delegating management of a significant public asset, such as the Dungeness Recreation Area, should have been placed on a public agenda before county staff began substantive work or external coordination. While limited preliminary research by staff can be appropriate for routine operational matters, governance best practices—and Washington law—set a higher expectation when an issue is high-impact, publicly owned, and likely to generate significant community interest.
Under Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), “action” by a governing body is defined broadly to include deliberation, discussion, and consideration, not only final votes (RCW 42.30.020). Because early discussions can shape policy direction, criteria, and expectations, best practice is to make those discussions visible through agenda placement before meaningful staff effort or partner engagement begins. This aligns with the Public Records Act’s declaration that the public must “remain informed so that they may maintain control over the instruments that they have created” (RCW 42.56.030).
Clallam County’s Home Rule Charter reinforces this framework by assigning policy direction and oversight to the elected Board and by anticipating that significant decisions involving county property, contracts, or management authority will proceed through transparent, documented processes. When ideas are explored informally first and disclosed later, even if no technical violation occurs, it undermines the intent of both the Charter and open-government statutes.
Equally important, perception matters in governance. Academic research and professional guidance consistently show that public confidence is affected not only by whether rules are followed, but by whether decision-making appears fair and inclusive (Ostrom, 2010; Spicer, 2024). When early discussions involve well-resourced or politically connected entities, the absence of public notice can reasonably create an appearance of preferential access. State ethics law and the County Code of Ethics emphasize that public officials must avoid not only conflicts of interest, but also actions that erode public confidence in impartial decision-making (RCW 42.23; Clallam County Code § 3.01.030).
There is also relevant best-practice guidance for intergovernmental and inter-organizational engagement, including with sovereign Tribal nations and Tribal enterprises. Organizations such as the Native Governance Center emphasize that effective and respectful partnerships depend on formal, transparent, and protocol-based processes, with clear authority, documentation, and public accountability—rather than informal or pre-decisional outreach (Native Governance Center, 2024). These principles apply broadly to any partnership involving public assets and overlapping jurisdictions.
As an individual commissioner, I would support addressing this concern by:
Placing the matter on a publicly noticed work-session agenda with a clear and descriptive title;
Requiring a written staff memo in the public packet outlining legal authority, financial implications, and alternatives; and
Ensuring meaningful public input before any further direction, negotiation, or commitment is made.
In short, discussions about potential changes to the management of the Dungeness Recreation Area should have been publicly agendized earlier. Addressing the issue openly now—clearly, carefully, and with public participation—is necessary to uphold transparency, accountability, and public trust.
Sincerely,
[Commissioner Name]
Clallam County Board of Commissioners
References
Clallam County Code. (n.d.). § 3.01.030 Code of ethics. https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/3.01.030
Clallam County Charter. (n.d.). Clallam County Home Rule Charter. https://clallam.county.codes/Charter
Native Governance Center. (2024). Partnering with Native Nations in a good way. https://nativegov.org/resources/partnering-with-native-nations-guide/
Ostrom, E. (2010). Beyond markets and states: Polycentric governance of complex economic systems. American Economic Review, 100(3), 641–672. https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.100.3.641
Spicer, Z. (2024). Measuring accountability in interlocal agreements between Indigenous and municipal communities. Governance. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gove.12765
Revised Code of Washington. (n.d.). RCW 42.30.020 – Definitions (Open Public Meetings Act).
Revised Code of Washington. (n.d.). RCW 42.23 – Code of ethics for municipal officers.
Revised Code of Washington. (n.d.). RCW 42.56.030 – Construction (Public Records Act).
A statesman is a respected political leader who prioritizes the common good and acts with integrity, while a politician often focuses on personal gain and winning elections.
Commissioner Mark Ozias = POLITICIAN!
Absolutely Eric!
Weird how its always Ozias and Allen. This corruption needs to end. Ozias is a crook.
Greg, they are Conjoined twins, popularly referred to as Siamese twins. Joined together at the power hungry financial hip.
Excellent comment Patriot Jennifer~!
Sincerely, Mike
He is an as yet "unindicted crook" my friend~!
I have been watching these criminals in government for many decades, and I can now hear the clock ticking in the countdown that will result in their removals and MANY criminal prosecutions and civil proceedings~! Tick~! Tick~! Tick~!
Sincerely, Mike
Mike, I can only hope so. John Worthington has fought this long before CCWD and has suffered for it. He doesn't quit. I admire him.
Good evening, Patriot Jennifer~!
Yes, I am aware of John Worthington's efforts and God bless him for his sacrifices~! If there is anything that we can do to help John Worthington please do not hesitate to let me know (on the downlow), so we do not embarrass him or complicate his life in any way in any way. We may not be able to do much Individually all by ourselves, however together we can do a LOT more. Force multiplier tactics ;-)) As far as the "ticking time bomb" that the shady criminals in our government are sitting on, that they apparently humorously have absolutely no clue is in "countdown mode", it will only be a matter of time before they soil themselves when they suddenly realize that they pushed the wrong folks and have been caught red handed~! I don't want to go into too much detail here at this time, because I am well aware that the criminals and their "snitches" are regularly closely monitoring our discussions here on The Watchdog". This knowledge has been used against the criminals and their underhanded efforts for longer than most knows, but information is VERY powerful, and it cuts both ways... The second that the "usual suspects" in the local governments were detected and confirmed for their use of evil draconian tactics against the good folks of Clallam County, especially when they were found to be conducting public business behind closed doors and regularly deceiving folks here to achieve their hidden agendas, they started to be traced and tracked ever since~! Yes, "we" need to keep up the pressure on these Individuals who treat their oaths and responsibilities as if they are "optional" and it is VERY important to do our best to get the good folks of Clallam County to be more awake and engaged in greater numbers, but the criminal investigations are much further advanced than the recent news from Minnesota would lead folks to believe~! I do not have any time frames that I could disclose, even if I knew them, but as long as "we" keep up the great work on our grass roots level, sooner or later we will see the results that we must now have as a community regardless of how long it may take~! The local clown show is not even close to being capable of defeating 'us" and that is why "certain people" keep running to their evil "associations" within Washington State and beyond for advice and help, but every time they do that they are "tagged and bagged" further into the trap that was set for them long ago~! Let them get their so-called "legal advice" because in due time those lawyers and attorneys will also be going down with them, and the better cleaner Clallam County will emerge so that good folks have a chance again~! So shall it be done~!!!
Sincerely, Mike
These investigations will not be limited to County governance, exclusively. Once this can of maggots is opened, as it has been in Minnesota, and now in California, the extent and fallout will blow most people out of their graves; they may even rescind their votes from the past few election cycles. It is interesting noting the number of politicians who will not be seeking re-election, by choice or otherwise, "stand-by for footage at 11."
HA~! HA~! HA~! HA~!
Very good, Patriot Timothy Weller~!
Something tells me that you have been paying attention and learning the ways of our adversaries for longer than since last Tuesday~! ;-) Yes, sometimes I feel as if the "turnip truck" that I fell out of had Flintstone "stone wheels" and a dinosaur pulling it~! Ha~! By the time the general public had recently learned about Minnesota's rampant fraud, even though they only know a VERY small % of it so far, the same investigations were already in process in ALL of the US states & territories (and even well beyond that). I could explain more, but you probably already have a clue, and I like it when the criminals get "surprises" don't you~? Ah, what good sport~! Oh yes, when the good folks of Washington State finally realize how severely they have been played for fools and especially how long, and what the evil agenda really was, there will be many very serious changes that will take place~! I really like your statement; "It is interesting noting the number of politicians who will not be seeking reelection, by choice or otherwise"~! Very wise my friend~! One of my strengths as an old analyst is that I am well trained to search for evidence that few would even be aware exists. There is ALWAYS evidence that exists that proves the truth... For over 10 years I have been tracking an absolutely enormous number of high-level Individuals in government, politics, and the corporate communities "suddenly" supposedly "retiring" and in some cases obviously "being retired" (and you can take that in every conceivable way, including "being imprisoned, killed, and/or executed ;-) THREE Rothchild chiefs have supposedly "died" within the past three or so years, and that does not "just happen"~! War is Hell, and this one is CLEARLY the largest scale war ever... Of course, as an accomplished analyst I know to back up my research in most inventive, yet often obvious, ways, so I have been monitoring the MASSIVE number of VERY high-end real estate properties, ranches, farms, and land for sale that started to be evident about 10 years ago... Yachts, luxury cars, jewelry, art, also started to flood the market about 10 years ago... Adjusted for the aging "baby boomers" reaching retirement age, these numbers did not and could not make any sense, especially because a great many "retiring" executives were still in their 30's, 40's, and 50's~! HAZA~! I just happen to know these high-end executive types VERY well, and they would NEVER willingly "retire to spend more time with their families" in such extraordinary numbers, unless there was something else afoot~! Ha! Nice deductive work my friend, because not many are capable of that level of discernment. Of course, as you probably understand, this entire process of "The Great Awakening" ("Enlightenment" ;-) is all about waking folks up and getting them to see past the criminals of humanity "fake news" media, so over time society will learn not to fall for the "gas lighting" BS~!
Have a mellow evening and keep up the great work~!
Sincerely, Mike
Thank you for your kind assessment, Michael. LIfe will take us at our own evaluation...
It is my pleasure, honor, and duty, Patriot Timothy Weller~!
I can't take all of the credit for the appearance of "kindness" however, because I have been a keen professional "assessor" of Individuals ever since my mother, an excellent old-school personnel executive, taught me how to quickly "profile" folks ;-) So, you can fairly take my comments as the gospel truth (an intentional pun because my real "employer" is The Big Guy ;-)) Anyway, I understand from the great Jeff Tozzer's article today, that the tribal dictator oppressor "local native carpetbagger and bottom feeder king" Ron Allen, that I am just a "whiner and complainer"~! I feel that I have now been "demoted" because I used to be called a "conspiracy theory nut" for over 50 years~! HA! How rude :-() And I have worked SO hard to maintain my "conspiracy theory nut" status... Drat, failed again! HA~! Perhaps if the various criminal peckerheads like Ron Allen quit giving good folks reason to "whine and complain" there would be less of it~? Anyway, yes, this "little" experience that we call "life" is, but one Grand Test and we constantly evaluate ourselves, as well it should be. Those of us here who really care about our world and working on our own personal improvement do of course constantly evaluate ourselves as a key part of that process. If folks take a close look at the Individuals who are causing the most trouble, weather they realize it or not, they have the common trait of being completely unconcerned about their own self-improvement, which is blatantly apparent when you try to "assess" where they are really coming from. Some of "us" do our best to overcome our "natural Ignorance" and others wallow in their own Ignorance like cold pigs in a warm mud bath~! ;-) I must go now to return to my daily "whining and complaining" because the day is young and there is much for me to do~! Have a beautiful day and don't forget to enjoy every day! The criminals of humanity and their miserable minions REALLY hate it when "we" enjoy our days in spite of their dastardly deeds~! Sincerely, Mike
Greg it’s so obvious it’s painful. Do they think we don’t notice or are too stupid to see the ties that are influencing decisions. You couldn’t make up such blatant collusion.
Susan, I only wish "they" cared. "They" have higher aspirations than piss poor Clallam County. Can't climb the political ladder without being a puppet.
Maybe they will climb that ladder right out of here ! There I go dreaming it can get better.
Beyond WEIRD
Quick question: When do you think we'll see this issue exposed on the front page of the Peninsula Daily News and/or Sequim Gazette? :-) ... Jeff, thank you again for reenforcing why legacy media is DOA, and new media is where it's at for REAL information!
Only after the JKT sends them a press release.
Never, they are in the pocket..
Joe, absolutely so!
Just a quick note to say thanks again for your work. I certainly appreciate it.
The Port Angeles City Council is about to take a DEI and tribal retribution plunge with Navarra Carr being elected as mayor.
The lady that doesn't want me to be able to recall her from Sequim, while she determines my treaty rights in Port Angeles by calling me a guest of the tribes while I live in Sequim.... Its bought and paid for by Ron Allen who at this point is about as inebriated as you can get with power.
All without lifting a rifle, flying a helicopter or driving a tank. All you need is a Casino and you can take over an American community.
Here it comes. More DEI and Tribal retribution down our throats. As if 14 years of this shit isn't enough.
Time to write letters..Time to get us a Banjo Bob and hit the corners. Its going to take all of Jeff's People. to save our community from losing American government.
Funny people say we need better people and we do, but to get economic advantages and seek destruction of non-tribal using capitalism while raging about capitalism's destructive outcome. That's rich. That's a ruthless Vato/
Thanks for attending the entire meeting and the comments. Marolee's write up on last night is a must read for PA
We dont even know if the election was legal. They just kept counting until she won.
Shoona Riggs was asked for the local voting rolls like the Secretary of State was by Virginia. She wont turn them over. They cant have it both ways. Claim the elections results are fair and then deny a check of the voter rolls trying to prove it. They are rigging elections. They are using a massive nationwide fraud and swindle campaign on levels we have yet to discover.
Was I a Swanson Angry Man? Did they react to my comments?
If they are suppressing information, that's all we need to know to take the government back!😎
Susie, Marolee's article is quite clear and shocking! Yes, I highly recommend reading it.
link
https://substack.com/@maroleesmith/note/p-183403976?reaction=%E2%9D%A4
I am not better for having read that.
Thank you Mimi for regurgitating what happened in the meeting.
As you know Hogdson missed many CRC meetings, I frankly don't understand what's going on with him. For a current/former State Trooper I'm disappointed in him trying to figure out how he could have carried out his duties.
I thought Sequim was terribly managed….no wonder our towns & cities have issues.
John,
I'm just now seeing your emails on this issue. I was not aware anyone is calling Jeff a liar because of anything he said about Navarra Carr.
Anyway, Navarra did say we are only guests on Indian land. In fact she said it to me during a Democrats meeting where I had made a short presentation to the Dems about the CRC. I replied to Navarra, who I consider a friend, that I thought the law did not support her position.
Ron
I think we need to stage a Callum County commissioners no Kings rally! This is total BS and we need to be yelling at it from the straight corners if we have to!
We could call it "No Chiefs" rally...
Well, whatever we call it, which is a good suggestion from you. I think we should do it! It would send a clear message to these clowns that we’re getting sick and tired of their total mismanagement.
Well, these horrible leaders are in Port Angeles, and they are in lockstep with the county commissioners, so we need to be something visible - not indivisible or invisibles, as we have been.
Rallies are for idiots no one pays attention because they are so stupid, besides Soros won’t pay for one. We need a full out investigation of Mark Ozias & Randall conspiring against Clallam County by the feds! It is a federal crime. The tribe can’t be held accountable for anything but the other two against Clallam County taxpayers is the triangle.
The high RV ordinance turnout shows there is actually a number that will turn the tide. There already is one federal investigation and I am sure it has led to more.
Please add a conspiracy charge.
NO CHIEFS, NO CROOKS, NOzias, NO French-Fry, NO Johns-Gone!😎
please,....they're a bunch of drama queens!
You know if he ever bothers to show up Hodgson will be in lockstep with Carr and Suggs.
I think Hamilton played it well. He was the cry in the Wilderness for support on my Jimmycomelately science pitch, now he is Latrisha's best friend..
I have them beat so bad I almost feel sorry for them. I am exposing not only their power. but their crappy decision making. All they can do is call names like 5th graders.
He looks like he is going to put DEI in his pitches too. But he is law enforcement. He surprised me before on the water steward vote. He could punch his ticket teeing up Ron.
That casino is linked to many others and they are directed by others yet!
This IS the big conspiracy...and it's not just little ole JKT and Kommissars involved!😎
Holy Mother of Mary! This is wrong on so many levels. The county has "financial challenges", so "commissioners must think creatively about reducing costs" -- and the answer is giving away The Spit? How about this, Mr. Ozias - stop spending money on harm reduction programs that do more harm than good, quit financing luxury housing for losers, reduce the size of your government employee base that eats up 70% of the budget, and on and on and on. But DO NOT even think about giving away The Spit. Sidebar: If Emily Randall, a committed leftist who is also beholden to tribal governments (she received $9900 campaign donation from JKT for the 2023-24 election cycle, according to Open Secrets), is involved, you know where this is headed.
The JST corporation has been contributing to her campaigns since 2018. Follow her on Facebook. She's a whirlwind and totally in the bag with anything that has tribal associated with it.
I wonder if she knows how much of the tribal corporation profits are shared with their tribal members?
MK, tribal members don't talk. Have no say so. It's either Ron Allen highway or the byway.
Since time immemorial
unbelievable, isn't it?
Not really, to me. Say what you will, but Ron Allen is a kickass CEO whose purpose is to strengthen JKT and not Clallam County per se, and we all know that leftist Mark Ozias aspires to move up the political food chain and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that end.
Robert, I will agree with... "Ozias aspires to move up the political food chain and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that end."
I agree Robert. He is doing what he is supposed to do BUT at what cost to folks he needs to work with. He is creating such divide and hostility directed at JKT.
It depends on what your definition of 'kickass' is.
They already gave away the Spit to the tribe. It’s under their management. This is the county park.
Tight budget, huh? Did they give Cascadia Consulting $360,000 again this year?
To be honest I am completely confused about the legal status of The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. Were they ever recognized by our Federal Government as a treaty tribe ? Is there a treaty document that exists between the JST and Government or have they simply found the right lawyers with expertise in hiding wealth and avoiding taxation ? Where do these exclusive fish and wildlife harvesting and gaming rights come from ? If the JST is legally sovereign, why would we simply gift taxpayer owned land, developed or not, to a sovereign nation ? Venezuela may be seeing challenging times ahead; let's give the land to them because they to are sovereign. I find our author / Jeff very adept in sleuthing such information. I am hoping and requesting that the exact legal status of our local JST sovereignty become known and transparent to all. I am completely flummoxed over this preoccupation to keep giving grants, advantages, special rights and land to dead people.
Hopefully Don Beeman and John Worthington will weigh in on this.
I could not agree more.IMO a large part of the decline in local business , can be traced to the opening of the local casinos. Cash was diverted. I am guilty also. Cash by the way which is untraceable after it crosses the green felt. I will agree Ron Allen is focused and has done and is doing a fine job for an extremely small segment of the population. Not just tribal members. But, let’s look at that. When the financial decisions you make are backstopped by the federal and state governments (taxpayers) it is easier to be bold in your decision making and actions.
Garry, you aren't the only one confused. Many of your questions have been fought in courts for years and years (to this day) mainly over the interpretations of the treaty obligations. There are both federal and state treatise. The Tribes don't have to hide their wealth as they are sovereign and their books aren't open to us for auditing.
Your statement is valid:
"I am hoping and requesting that the exact legal status of our local JST sovereignty become known and transparent to all"
It would be easier to force our Commissioners/NGO's to be transparent, which we can't do, than to make the Tribes transparent.
Sorry for us all that grants, advantages and special rights aren't equal between the county and the tribes ; )
Good morning Jeff,
Wow in the meeting yesterday!
I have give kudis to the gallery for maintaining a semblance of control in the face of such outright corruption!
Mark is bought by Ron Allen and acts like his lapdog with way too much power to destroy our county. We have get the letters out in big numbers that can't be denied. A Mark DOGE is in order!
Thank you for your comments yesterday and a nother great article. I'm still keeping mum.
"That brief mention should have prepared the public for what is now being explored." Oh, blame the public for your sneakiness. Just like the pedophile blames the children for his ungodly actions. Jeff, you and some other attendees from yesterday caught Ozias off guard. Thank you! Partnership? Non-tribal entities need not apply. Remember, the beautiful Christmas lights displays are only on tribal properties. The blank dark spaces are glaringly non-tribal. Yes, Ron Allen is a productive business executive, but he has had 50+ years of guided expert advice. If the other partner could only get that same guidance, we might have real partnership.
They are 'asking for it'!😎
All of Ozias decision in 2026 will be based not on what is good for our county, but what is good for his political career. He will not be running for his Commissioner position again, he will be running to Olympia with all his paper merits in hand. He has duped his other two fellow Commissioners and will leave them (us) with his baggage.
Ozias gets a twofer if he can swing placing the refuge in the Tribes hands BEFORE the Tribe works with Representative Emily Randall, then he will be a golden boy…….
“At the same time, Jamestown is working with Representative Emily Randall on legislation that would transfer the refuge outright—not merely management, but ownership”
His frequent trips (on our dime) out of town is telling. He’s driving Uncle Jed’s Clampett truck all over for his benefit (ZOWEE! I get to go to Washington DC) A big jump for a small town Clallam County Jethro Bodine.
We just wrote a strong yet civil & polite letter to the Clallam County Commissioners for them to cease ALL actions involving the sale and/or transfer of OUR public property to anyone~! We ask that all of the great folks here on "The Watchdog" and in Clallam County do the same ASAP, because we can't afford to allow the sale or transfer of ANY of our public properties, or it will create a precedent that can later be claimed to enable the sale or transfer more & more of OUR publicly owned properties~! Small actions today, could save HUGE time and money burning necessities later~!
Sincerely, Mike
Yes, the 'starting point' becomes the 'slippery slope' of a takeover by the Jamestown Tribe. Good grief. This is so wrong. No mention to the public. That Ozias has got to go.
AFB, Ozias IS going, but on his terms. Watch how much he will try to push through in 2026 before he heads out to what he thinks is a political career. He was a big fish in a small pond, he was amazed at what he could get away with. Once he starts running with the Big Dogs, he will be nothing but a small fish in a Big Pond and used as a puppet.
Yes, I agree with this scenario. He will find out real fast what he's up against. There are so many like him in the Democratic party. All ready and willing to throw each other under the bus!
These ideas to transfer control and/or ownership of the Dungeness Recreation Area and the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge to the Jamestown Tribe are preposterous. I can't overemphasize how strongly they need to be opposed, especially since Ron Allen is on record that he is only trying to regain the Tribe's homeland - which includes most of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
Congresspeople are supposed to advocate for our nation. That does not include giving away prized parts of our nation to Indian Tribes. Emily Randall is already proposing giving 1000 acres of Elwha River property to the Lower Elwha Tribe and now is in discussions to give the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge to the Jamestown Tribe. That's far, far beyond the pale. Where will it stop?
The same applies to County Commissioners. They are supposed to run the county for the benefit of the citizens. That does not include giving control and/or ownership of large portions and prized parts of the county to Indian Tribes.
It's interesting to note that Mark Ozias is again playing the poor man card to justify a deal with the tribes. This just after being caught hiding an approximate $3,000,000 projected annual gain in income or decrease in expenses from the Charter Review Commission while claiming poverty to oppose at least two proposed charter amendments, and from the public when asking them to raise the Current Expense Fund levy. Don't fall for this again.
And don't miss the connection between transferring the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge and the oyster farm. This would certainly allow that environmental disaster, and probably more, to proceed.
Great job assembling more circumstantial evidence of what Commissioner Ozias, Emily Randall, and the Jamestown Corporation have in mind for Clallam County. Some of the naysayers might object because it isn't direct evidence, but anyone else gets it.
Ron, what is the end game? All this seems to head us toward becoming locked between trust land islands (checker-boarded). I need help formulating a letter to the BIA or maybe IRS? or who? I don't know of anyone in Olympia to trust. Can we form an NGO to get legal standing? I don't have the legal knowledge that you and John Worthington have.
*** AI ***
Key Officials in the Current Administration (2026):
- Secretary of the Interior: Doug Burgum. Sworn in on February 1, 2025, Burgum oversees all federal lands and the land-into-trust process. He has described public lands as part of the nation's "balance sheet" and emphasized that not every acre of federal land should be a wilderness area, signaling a potential shift in how discretionary land transfers are evaluated.
- Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs: William "Billy" Kirkland. Confirmed in October 2025, Kirkland is the primary official managing the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). While he fulfills federal trust responsibilities, his office has emphasized transparency and open-door engagement with all stakeholders.
- Deputy Secretary of the Interior: Kate MacGregor. Reappointed in 2025, she has a history of focusing on streamlining permitting and strengthening partnerships with local communities alongside tribes.
https://www.doi.gov/contact-us#no-back
By Mail (Formal Letter):
Your Address & Date: Place your return address and the date in the top left or right corner.
Recipient's Address:
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
https://www.bia.gov/person/william-billy-kirkland
https://www.doi.gov/deputy-secretary-kate-macgregor
Thanks, I’ll look into this tomorrow.
Plus this tribes “ homeland” was never a reservation. They “OWNED” their own property, homes, acres…paid taxes, etc. bought, sold, managed like any other citizen here. That they may have hiked and roamed like other citizens, that doesn’t translate to “ we own thousands of acres. Native Individuals owned land here at one time, most sold it and moved on over the decades. Or stayed and farmed.
Kathleen, the Jamestown S'Kallam tribe BOUGHT their reservation. "Trash Land" that they converted to "Prime Land" by diversion of waterways. How? Because they aren't under county codes or taxation.
The truth is quite shocking, once converted to a reservation, the only rules are their rules.
Oh shucks Jennifer, I’m getting “Shock Proof”. And not in a good way ! Joke: there is no good way, just saying.
Ron, I'm saving your comment for posterity. Thank you.
Me too!
They have a reservation already, it's in the 1855 treaty. But I guess they didn't want to go. Does that mean the treaty was null in viod to them? They became recognized as tribe in 1984, But they are part of the Sklallam tribe in Port Gamble, already so why did they have to be recognized? If they are sklallam then do what the treat says and move to the reservation, do not take up slaves, treat citizens wells and no trading on Vancouver island or outside the US. They have fishing rights with what is common to man… I don't think that includes the rights to the commercial fishing boats that feed the world. It's insane the amount of corruption going on right in front of our faces.
I THINK ITS TIME TO RALLY TOGETHER AND PROTEST LIKE ALL THE OTHER GROUPS DO
It will cause restriction of public use because it’s a commercial growing area. If that happens, the public will be permanently screwed. And as a tourist attraction the trickle down effect is a stark reality. AirBNB owners beware!
Susan, Clallam County tax payers be aware!
Conspiracy theories that are reality , once exposed for what they are. How disappointing for all the citizens. Remember trust then confirm, I don’t remember that. We will get so tainted by false information and promises, that no honest person will have a chance.
Hey Jake: full disclosure required.
Did you skip school in junior high to just hang out at the beach?(like the first really hot day of spring) it’s those cutting edge questions you’ll be hit with!
My answer: Hell yes, best tan before summer break!
Susan, I was a rule-follower until high school, when I first realized that the rule-makers often don’t protect the people they lead.
That understanding has only deepened — especially living in Washington State and Clallam County.
Now our community is doing something about it...so citizens can spend more days enjoying life… and hanging out on the beach(;
Great answer. The followers often have a misguided heap of humanity behind them.
You are a breath of fresh air, in a system full of smog and discharge. I would like to offer up some available time for any office/mailing, phone calling, etc as your campaign moves along. Getting the word out is important. Jeff sent me CcWatchdog cards, and that’s a good platform. Talked to neighbors down here at Diamond Point. Many believe Sequim politics don’t affect our little community. So I am hopefully changing a few attitudes. Some people are so discouraged with the Ozias +2 that they have given up in participating. When you are ready to meet and greet at DP I could set that up for you. We have an open air shelter/ beach club that makes a good venue for casual information sharing. Thanks Jake, looking forward to not coming up with creative names saved for commissioners. You see, I respect you, the three blind mice, not so much!
Ron, I can comment and verify that plans are in place for Jefferson County. The Port Gamble S'Kallam Tribe is quite active in the area in the past year. The, so called, shoreline studies were mailed out asking very specific questions about the properties owned that are adjacent to the water. Recently there have been many "free" seminars on the history of the tribes, along with the Land Acknowledgment. It's like brainwash, which goes back to the Tribe claiming "we can manage the land because we care more about it than anyone else"
Thank you for your comments. It makes me think I'm not going crazy or to be considered a "conspiracy theorist"!
Well said. Thanks, Ron.
We are under attack. The assets of our county are being sold without our voter approval to a foreign nation. Too many favorite projects. i.e. a Poet Laureate, A homeless castle without rules, and secret deals, are giving away county assets. Little personal accountability is being mentioned. We, voters, elect representatives to DEFEND our possessions. These are income sources that are irreplaceable. If you are short of money, stop the spending. Mainly, stop selling county assets to enrich a foreign nation.
Not only did you inspire me to make some memes, you inspired me to send a letter to the commissioners. Thank you for this incredible information that, even without reading local Sound Publishing papers, I’m sure they aren’t covering!
Make sure you send your letter to Clallamity Jen so it can be published in Clallam County Letters :)