The commissioners did not respond to yesterday's question asking if they would consider sending a letter of support on behalf of constituents -against- the transfer of two wildlife refuges to a sovereign nation. Here is today's question:
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
After reading Commissioner Ozias’ recent remarks (below), I want to ask a straightforward question:
At what point does Clallam County leadership take ownership of the conditions here instead of attributing them to failures at the federal level?
Residents are dealing with the real, daily impacts of addiction, public safety concerns, and visible decline in public spaces. These are not abstract policy debates—they are local outcomes. And they are happening under local leadership.
Blaming federal inaction may be convenient, but it doesn’t explain the policy choices being made here at the county level—choices around harm reduction, enforcement, and public health priorities.
So, the question is:
What specific local policies or decisions do you believe have improved conditions in Clallam County over the past several years—and how are you measuring that success?
And if conditions have worsened, as many residents believe, what accountability do you accept for that?
Just wondering if Ozias' continued absence from local meetings to attend national conferences portend his filing for running for state or national office?
Carol, Yupper. Without a doubt, he's on the road to Olympia. Backing the tribes is a big plus to following that yellow brick road. His resume will include ALL the NGO's he's involved with that are popular with the Democrats. He'll just be another puppet in politics who cares about his career more that what is best for the people.
Maybe if people get to know him, they will realize he’s a slimly organism that takes its rightful place between pond scum and amoeba. No animals were criticized in this comment section.
Generalized political comments do not include new candidates running for a commissioner
I know microscopes must be the devils playground. I have three, an electron scanning, a general use (like college) and a Gemological microscope. All those demented minds using that kind of equipment. What will become of us? Grow-up, grasp science, if possible and kids, stay in school. Don’t become a Steve O.
If by some chance you were kidding my comment is redacted!
Steve, I’m sorry if I hurt your one sensitive nerve. I guess you don’t believe in science or organic chemistry. I can’t stop pond scum or amoeba. They will do what amoeba and pond scum do every where. Just continue to exist with the least amount of effort. Now doesn’t that last statement describe many in politics?
The research, up all night. It’s exhausting putting people in generalized groups without any discernible evidence and some might say motive. Well hey, it’s not like we pay for CCWatchdog, somehow we all lucked out. Thank you Jeff❤️
Jennifer many years ago I knew guys fulfilling your bleak description and almost all of them can compartmentalize the opposing views within the conscience. Though that individual seems like an ideologue. They are the worst because lobby money cannot affect them. Though perhaps that might become an advantage.
Commissioner Ozias has a responsibility to the Jamestown MAT clinic to frame the conversation as he does, "If your argument is ‘let them die...”
His moral strawman response is designed to stop the conversation.
If he says that to me, I have options.
"Actually, my argument is that leaving someone in a cycle of addiction without a path to accountability is what lets them die. Compassion isn't just about the next ten minutes; it’s about the next ten years. If we provide the tools for use but not the requirements for recovery, aren't we just subsidizing a slow-motion tragedy?"
.
Or
.
"It’s exactly because I don’t want them to die that I’m asking for accountability. Harm reduction keeps them alive today, but accountability gives them a reason to live tomorrow. How can we call a program a success if it manages the symptoms of the crisis but refuses to incentivize the cure?"
.
Or
.
"The goal of harm reduction is to reduce harm to the individual and the community. If we ignore results and accountability, we aren't reducing harm—we’re just relocating it. Why is it an 'either/or' for you? Why can’t we save lives today while demanding the progress that prevents deaths tomorrow?"
These are excellent responses. The strawman argument is taken straight from Berry and they both like to use it when there is no opportunity for public response. I am saving these for future letter writing.
There's a fourth response that doesn't sit well with people, and it's rooted in survival of the fittest. It would say that we all will die for a variety of nature induced reasons, and nature will decide when that is. If society didn't have all of this Maslow self-actualization time on its hands then we'd understand that concept. It too would be a response because we can't control mother nature dictating someone else's death, and Ozias' second false framing insinuates that each of us is responsible for it.
MK that was a perfect synthesis. Darwin, Spencer and Maslow. With Maslow I always wondered if the hierarchy of needs clashed with self-actualization. I confess though I am basically a determinist. I believe that physical laws ( Nature ) will dictate our future. He is too old to rise to the top of any political ladder. He missed his window
Steve O. I don't know how young you are, but Ozias is in his prime political position. Nobody is ever too old. Biden didn't have a problem climbing to the top and he was in the mist of diminished capacity. Still ran the Nation under a auto pen.
Ozias will rise to the height of his usefulness, As long as he goes along, he'll get along.
I like your first statement. Because it denies what Ozias' mis-interpretation of your argument is, and focuses mainly on the accountability. Then asks the direct question that I really wonder how Ozias could possibly answer,
You can sense the frustration through his responses. Holding on to his position of power with all the benefits therein becomes increasingly tenuous. I can surmise that he is getting more correspondence in recent months about the state of our community, and not of the "fan mail" variety. As the voices increase in intensity and unity with message, passing the blame looks more clownish.
My hope is that more of us will feel emboldened to speak up and get involved in some way (big or small.) We have to keep pushing for the change we seek for our future to have any real possibility of a thriving Clallam County.
Is it not obvious that current city and county political leadership in this blue state reflect deep blue values? And this, residents get the policies and excuses you see today. Dr. Berry proved herself to be nothing more than a progressive tool during Covid, parroting positions that have proven to be so very wrong and so very harmful to so many. The same is occurring now with the health issues caused by homeless drug addicts.
We have a cure and stopping the racism barrier and have ALL pay their fair share in taxes is the key. Rid us of the MAT clinic and rediculous Harm program. The Sanctuary State status is for harboring criminals. Wake up Washington!
Thank you for sharing CC Letters and the podcast! Lots of new subscribers already. I hope they enjoy seeing what people are writing to elected officials and get inspired to write their own letters!
Thank you to all the people writing letters and including me in the CC/BCC field, or forwarding them to me later; your voices matter!
Your podcast today gave me an idea for the upcoming Friday podcast with the Strait Shooter that will keep the conversation going about the combined issues of housing affordability, homelessness, and drug addiction. It’ll be good!
We’re going to do something new this time — it’ll be a two-parter. So both podcasts on Friday and Saturday will cover the issues and give us plenty to talk about, and hopefully get others talking too!
“Dr. Berry is not a police officer and cannot arrest or forcibly move anyone…”
But that explanation raises an obvious question.
During COVID, Dr. Berry exercised sweeping authority—mandating masks, requiring proof of vaccination for entry into restaurants, and shutting down businesses that did not comply.
I no longer reside in Clallam County and took serious personal risk and sacrifice to move across the United States to Florida.
As a 70 year old it’s not been an easy transition but for the love of God and opening my mind I’m actually pursuing a masters degree, and had it not been for a friend here, my sense of security and making it up to this point would have not been possible. Before I left another friend helped me by allowing me to stay with her for year, and although I worked the entire time I was impoverished financially. Through this saga I also ended up at Serenity House for 3~4 months
I’ve never been an addict and worked all my life etc. Everyone treats you differently when you’re poor for any reason with suspicion analyzing everything you do expecting a complete loss of self respect. Felt like writing my own book but reframed due to the need to focus on my own private obstacles. My heart was traumatized yet determined to respectfully evolve.
Before I left I had already been in high admiration of your journalistic integrity and skills and have kept up as a result.
Getting back to you mentioning about the authority of the Department of Health… I too for work related reasons dealt with harsh Covid mandates from Dr. Berry etc.
Hold on this does tie together!
(Me leaving Washington and your comment regarding jurisdiction of past mandate authority over everyone and everything during COVID. Pause as I mention how Bill 1531 signed by Ferguson makes the local health department to become much more aggressive in any future vaccine mandate… given new powers, this time for every person …. man, woman and child irregardless of personal, religious or medical reasons. Washington state a year ago, became the most strictest state in the USA with the most overreach given to enforce via county health departments.
This is why I left. The final line was crossed.
Did you know?
Just saying, looking for everyone to discuss. Open for correction and see your future response.
And Washington state a few days ago joined, compliments of Ferguson, the WHO, World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), along with California and New York.
Regarding your last sentence. That is 100% the problem. The "do gooders" are nothing more than a wolf in sheep's clothing or devil in disguise. It is disgusting!
Kristin, there are actual real and honest 'do gooders'. I use to be one until I realized my good deeds were being used and abused. I always thought my money went to the causes claimed. BUYER BEWARE!
Don’t you just hate that feeling when you donate money only to find out it went into some sleaze bucket where only 10 percent is ever used on the cause. Really learn about a “charity” before giving money.
Now that cash/ check is the only recognized donation by the IRS.
BTW: IRS set the dollar amounts we could use when giving clothes, housewares, etc as donations, then they decided oh to hell with that deduction. It was too much stinking math for them in Ogden!
Susan C Bonallo during my lifetime I cannot count the vast number of times I have been divested by sleaze buckets both directly and indirectly in legal courts. They are parasites and pond scum
Steve O, I'm presently in the 'sleaze bucket' of the legal court system. The system is set up to drain you dry just to prove you a right, that's why everything is settled out of court. I've been called for court duty 3 times in my life, sat outside the courtroom. All settled just before jury was called. It is not justice anymore, it's who has the bigger pockets.
PS I can't wait to see what happens with Anthony of the Olympia Herald, especially the cost of this 'trial' only to prove he is covered by our Constitutional Rights. Will he be able to get Attorney's fees when he wins?
Jennifer I was also a sucker. Except I was never betrayed by an animal. Offer them food and they will not bite you. Unlike so many humans. Good intentions often translate into poor policies.
Just a compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization is all he, we, you and I have. He needs to admit it and start listening to ideas. He has to get his co-managers out of there or go around Emery. You can't just walk around with compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization stamped on your head blaming Trump. Trump didn't misspend 14 years of U.S Department of Commerce money.. to create a compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization.
The really sad part is M.O. doesn't get that if he actually did the right thing for Clallam Co. he would be deemed a hero and be able to move up with support from locals which would go a long way.
My belief is that most of these "outdoorsmen" are homeless by the choices each made in their life. Thus, they abused their Privileges and Rules under the roof where they lived, and thus were kicked out by people exercising "tough love". "Clean up you act and you can come back. Don't clean it up and never appear on our doorstep." Clallam County policies don't support "tough love" but instead puts out a Welcome Mat starting at Blyn (our door step) , that extends all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Our billboards proclaim , "Welcome and we mollycoddle all you "outdoorsmen".
You are spot on...we had to do that and after a second return to our property, we have a son who is ready to become a journeyman electrician. Not easy to do but he is my favorite fishing buddy too.
Advocates looking to fleece taxpayers always redefine actual definitions or situations to fit their agenda. Someone choosing to live in a manner that doesn't involve a building annointed by county building codes isn't homeless. You just can't tell the advocates that difference because they might have to actually build a widget and support society than take from it.
Let's see. The tribe has a cash cow in part called the MAT clinic. The community do-gooders have a cash cow - labeled "grants". All of the "outdoorsmen" have a cash cow that give free stuff and services. Let's pin the tail on the cash cow, Us the Taxpayer we is the cow! For themuns - their "nut" to crack is- how much money can be siphoned from our wallets! They don't hear us screaming "UNCLE". Geez Louise, what's it take?
Yell louder, and closer to Olympia. Our own little 3 ring circus will continue when change comes to the county. When you know what you’re facing (inept commissioners) the path to success looks like a superhighway!
I'd add urban nomads, but those don't help their causes as much as the emotions associated with "homeless" do. If anything it'll need to be more egregious to extract more tax dollars for their mental salve.
Well, either reprehensible Ozias and the county's infamous "Three Stooges" from Hell itself, along with this "sour malpractice Berry" are all criminals who are very Intentionally conspiring to conduct a war against the good folks of Clallam County OR they are indeed flat out stupid and COMPLETELY incapable of the government management positions that they somehow weaseled their way into~! I have a VERY difficult time believing that these so-called "elected people" really won their elections honestly... Either way do the good folks of Clallam County REALLY want to keep these Individuals in office to do even more harm??? This "fake & phony compassion" and constant blame game is SO out of control and irrational, that even their few so-called "supporters" have to be criminals, stupid, or DEEPLY mortified with embarrassment by now~! I am particularly enraged at Ozias, for having the unmitigated gall to blame President Trump for the serious mismanagement problems that he and the other lower primate loser government clowns have created. Are they trying to claim that the fake Biden criminal cabal was not guilty of doing any harm here in our community, but President Trump suddenly, magically, is somehow responsible for "everything"~? Do these miserable clowns actually think these outrageous claims up all on their own, or is this all reflective of an actual "script" that is being passed around to attempt to coordinate these insane claims to trick the weak minded into believing their lunacy??? We have entered a time in history that is SO completely beyond any commonsense reasoning, that no one would EVER believe it unless it was written as a dark comedy for an equally mentally ill audience~! I will just keep making my observations and "love comments", but if/when folks decide to get serious about saving our community from the likes of these hopeless retards let me know~! Have a beautiful Spring Day and enjoy the amazing surreal contrast between our natural physical reality here in most of our community VS the COMPLETELY unbelievable trash that comes out of the so-called minds and reprehensible mouths of these completely insane and disgusting government failures~!
It’s the classic bait and switch that only fits their narrative. They refused to listen to good ideas about harm reduction and how to end the homeless encampments. Dr. Berry is just a joke to me somehow we need to vote her out.
Interesting idea. Now if we just lived in a county that had a charter review commission this would be possible.
That said, tongue in cheek, maybe it's better that she's appointed. It ties her directly to the Three Amigos running the "jernt" as Archie Bunker would have referred to, and as such easier to remove.
Others have seen & are speaking out more & more what a terrible doctor Dr. Berry is besides experiencing it myself as a patient. Berry has serious issues & should not be in charge of anyone or their health. Berry has been a doctor locally for approximately 10 years & the community has progressively become sicker & sicker, not healthier. Her health leadership in not at all remarkable infact, it has been the opposite based on the overall health of our communities. Berry has been tested, she sought to be the Queen Bee of health & has failed again & again. Berry’s measurable success’s are clearly few if nonexistent while she continues to serve the general public. What is the health of the community? Look around, hospital failing, homeless every street & corner garbage & litter lining community lands, unsafe neighborhoods & facilities for children, long serving speciality doctors leaving area……too much to list. Sure the area is a beautiful scenic place to live until it isn’t. We have allowed the democratic rural guetto to take over so the people are controlled & they have no where to escape. Yes they create urban guettos for a reason & it is to control people just like they are doing here in Clallam County.
Wonderful article as usual covering a less than wonderful situation.
As an aside, i appreciate the "what to watch today" segment. I know theres often a sense of, "ok im upset, what can be done about this?" When I try to keep up with current events I've come to realize that much of the policy decision making starts in these smaller, less publicized meetings (the planning commission comes to mind...). Its also where the public officials actually put in face time with the opportunity to dialog. Its also easy to lose track of these meetings... so thank you for including that info!
You're beating the same drum we all should be beating. The national politics is eating this county alive because it's what keeps the current mindset in power. Our politics need to stay local.
Exactly how i feel when i see national scale protests infront of the courthouse - turn around people! Of course state and federal effect us here, but until/unless weve exhausted our local efforts that is where effort needs to be focused. And its those committees where the sausage really gets made!
The commissioners did not respond to yesterday's question asking if they would consider sending a letter of support on behalf of constituents -against- the transfer of two wildlife refuges to a sovereign nation. Here is today's question:
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
After reading Commissioner Ozias’ recent remarks (below), I want to ask a straightforward question:
At what point does Clallam County leadership take ownership of the conditions here instead of attributing them to failures at the federal level?
Residents are dealing with the real, daily impacts of addiction, public safety concerns, and visible decline in public spaces. These are not abstract policy debates—they are local outcomes. And they are happening under local leadership.
Blaming federal inaction may be convenient, but it doesn’t explain the policy choices being made here at the county level—choices around harm reduction, enforcement, and public health priorities.
So, the question is:
What specific local policies or decisions do you believe have improved conditions in Clallam County over the past several years—and how are you measuring that success?
And if conditions have worsened, as many residents believe, what accountability do you accept for that?
Just wondering if Ozias' continued absence from local meetings to attend national conferences portend his filing for running for state or national office?
Carol, Yupper. Without a doubt, he's on the road to Olympia. Backing the tribes is a big plus to following that yellow brick road. His resume will include ALL the NGO's he's involved with that are popular with the Democrats. He'll just be another puppet in politics who cares about his career more that what is best for the people.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TyoIuojzSY James & Bobby Purify - I'm Your Puppet
Maybe if people get to know him, they will realize he’s a slimly organism that takes its rightful place between pond scum and amoeba. No animals were criticized in this comment section.
Generalized political comments do not include new candidates running for a commissioner
position.
Support Jake Seegers !
Your description of "pond scum" was sickening and watching amoebas devour each other through a microscope can only appeal to the most demented mind.
I know microscopes must be the devils playground. I have three, an electron scanning, a general use (like college) and a Gemological microscope. All those demented minds using that kind of equipment. What will become of us? Grow-up, grasp science, if possible and kids, stay in school. Don’t become a Steve O.
If by some chance you were kidding my comment is redacted!
Steve, I’m sorry if I hurt your one sensitive nerve. I guess you don’t believe in science or organic chemistry. I can’t stop pond scum or amoeba. They will do what amoeba and pond scum do every where. Just continue to exist with the least amount of effort. Now doesn’t that last statement describe many in politics?
I believe Susan's comment was carefully researched and thoughtful.
The research, up all night. It’s exhausting putting people in generalized groups without any discernible evidence and some might say motive. Well hey, it’s not like we pay for CCWatchdog, somehow we all lucked out. Thank you Jeff❤️
BTW the candidate is often not the problem.
No they aren’t the problem as candidates, it’s when they get into office .
Jennifer many years ago I knew guys fulfilling your bleak description and almost all of them can compartmentalize the opposing views within the conscience. Though that individual seems like an ideologue. They are the worst because lobby money cannot affect them. Though perhaps that might become an advantage.
Our world is completely corrupt. That is the reason I am jaded.
Demographics don't favor any political change so the only option is the legal one and that requires resources devoted to litigation.
Steve O. Dr. Barry may be able to help you.
Commissioner Ozias has a responsibility to the Jamestown MAT clinic to frame the conversation as he does, "If your argument is ‘let them die...”
His moral strawman response is designed to stop the conversation.
If he says that to me, I have options.
"Actually, my argument is that leaving someone in a cycle of addiction without a path to accountability is what lets them die. Compassion isn't just about the next ten minutes; it’s about the next ten years. If we provide the tools for use but not the requirements for recovery, aren't we just subsidizing a slow-motion tragedy?"
.
Or
.
"It’s exactly because I don’t want them to die that I’m asking for accountability. Harm reduction keeps them alive today, but accountability gives them a reason to live tomorrow. How can we call a program a success if it manages the symptoms of the crisis but refuses to incentivize the cure?"
.
Or
.
"The goal of harm reduction is to reduce harm to the individual and the community. If we ignore results and accountability, we aren't reducing harm—we’re just relocating it. Why is it an 'either/or' for you? Why can’t we save lives today while demanding the progress that prevents deaths tomorrow?"
These are excellent responses. The strawman argument is taken straight from Berry and they both like to use it when there is no opportunity for public response. I am saving these for future letter writing.
There's a fourth response that doesn't sit well with people, and it's rooted in survival of the fittest. It would say that we all will die for a variety of nature induced reasons, and nature will decide when that is. If society didn't have all of this Maslow self-actualization time on its hands then we'd understand that concept. It too would be a response because we can't control mother nature dictating someone else's death, and Ozias' second false framing insinuates that each of us is responsible for it.
MK that was a perfect synthesis. Darwin, Spencer and Maslow. With Maslow I always wondered if the hierarchy of needs clashed with self-actualization. I confess though I am basically a determinist. I believe that physical laws ( Nature ) will dictate our future. He is too old to rise to the top of any political ladder. He missed his window
Steve O. I don't know how young you are, but Ozias is in his prime political position. Nobody is ever too old. Biden didn't have a problem climbing to the top and he was in the mist of diminished capacity. Still ran the Nation under a auto pen.
Ozias will rise to the height of his usefulness, As long as he goes along, he'll get along.
I love the "strawman argument" almost as much as I appreciate the "non sequitur fallacy" which are all linguistic tricks and ruses.
Correct analysis here. Nicely summated.
Can’t wait!
I like your first statement. Because it denies what Ozias' mis-interpretation of your argument is, and focuses mainly on the accountability. Then asks the direct question that I really wonder how Ozias could possibly answer,
You can sense the frustration through his responses. Holding on to his position of power with all the benefits therein becomes increasingly tenuous. I can surmise that he is getting more correspondence in recent months about the state of our community, and not of the "fan mail" variety. As the voices increase in intensity and unity with message, passing the blame looks more clownish.
My hope is that more of us will feel emboldened to speak up and get involved in some way (big or small.) We have to keep pushing for the change we seek for our future to have any real possibility of a thriving Clallam County.
Is it not obvious that current city and county political leadership in this blue state reflect deep blue values? And this, residents get the policies and excuses you see today. Dr. Berry proved herself to be nothing more than a progressive tool during Covid, parroting positions that have proven to be so very wrong and so very harmful to so many. The same is occurring now with the health issues caused by homeless drug addicts.
As long as her bread is buttered by the Clallam County Commissioner Trifecta she'll continue with her personal self-actualization behavior.
Vote for a new message.
Vote for Jake.
Good morning Jeff and Doggers,
We have a cure and stopping the racism barrier and have ALL pay their fair share in taxes is the key. Rid us of the MAT clinic and rediculous Harm program. The Sanctuary State status is for harboring criminals. Wake up Washington!
Almost fell from my soapbox again...
We can do this!
Jake Seegers is the start.
Have a great day all.
KIM-CCCD - With this being said..
Why, if the water is SO CLEAN and drinkable (right?) why did we pay for a 5,000 Water Filtration system for a select few?
ha ha-
The joke is on us.
And it's running down our legs
Thank you for sharing CC Letters and the podcast! Lots of new subscribers already. I hope they enjoy seeing what people are writing to elected officials and get inspired to write their own letters!
Thank you to all the people writing letters and including me in the CC/BCC field, or forwarding them to me later; your voices matter!
Your podcast today gave me an idea for the upcoming Friday podcast with the Strait Shooter that will keep the conversation going about the combined issues of housing affordability, homelessness, and drug addiction. It’ll be good!
Now I can't wait!
We’re going to do something new this time — it’ll be a two-parter. So both podcasts on Friday and Saturday will cover the issues and give us plenty to talk about, and hopefully get others talking too!
“Dr. Berry is not a police officer and cannot arrest or forcibly move anyone…”
But that explanation raises an obvious question.
During COVID, Dr. Berry exercised sweeping authority—mandating masks, requiring proof of vaccination for entry into restaurants, and shutting down businesses that did not comply.
I no longer reside in Clallam County and took serious personal risk and sacrifice to move across the United States to Florida.
As a 70 year old it’s not been an easy transition but for the love of God and opening my mind I’m actually pursuing a masters degree, and had it not been for a friend here, my sense of security and making it up to this point would have not been possible. Before I left another friend helped me by allowing me to stay with her for year, and although I worked the entire time I was impoverished financially. Through this saga I also ended up at Serenity House for 3~4 months
I’ve never been an addict and worked all my life etc. Everyone treats you differently when you’re poor for any reason with suspicion analyzing everything you do expecting a complete loss of self respect. Felt like writing my own book but reframed due to the need to focus on my own private obstacles. My heart was traumatized yet determined to respectfully evolve.
Before I left I had already been in high admiration of your journalistic integrity and skills and have kept up as a result.
Getting back to you mentioning about the authority of the Department of Health… I too for work related reasons dealt with harsh Covid mandates from Dr. Berry etc.
Hold on this does tie together!
(Me leaving Washington and your comment regarding jurisdiction of past mandate authority over everyone and everything during COVID. Pause as I mention how Bill 1531 signed by Ferguson makes the local health department to become much more aggressive in any future vaccine mandate… given new powers, this time for every person …. man, woman and child irregardless of personal, religious or medical reasons. Washington state a year ago, became the most strictest state in the USA with the most overreach given to enforce via county health departments.
This is why I left. The final line was crossed.
Did you know?
Just saying, looking for everyone to discuss. Open for correction and see your future response.
Sincerely yours,
DM
And Washington state a few days ago joined, compliments of Ferguson, the WHO, World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), along with California and New York.
As you stated Jeff at the end of the article....“It is much easier to treat symptoms than to cure causes.” — Carl Jung
It is also more profitable for many to just keep treating rather than trying to cure the problem.
Regarding your last sentence. That is 100% the problem. The "do gooders" are nothing more than a wolf in sheep's clothing or devil in disguise. It is disgusting!
Kristin, there are actual real and honest 'do gooders'. I use to be one until I realized my good deeds were being used and abused. I always thought my money went to the causes claimed. BUYER BEWARE!
Don’t you just hate that feeling when you donate money only to find out it went into some sleaze bucket where only 10 percent is ever used on the cause. Really learn about a “charity” before giving money.
Now that cash/ check is the only recognized donation by the IRS.
BTW: IRS set the dollar amounts we could use when giving clothes, housewares, etc as donations, then they decided oh to hell with that deduction. It was too much stinking math for them in Ogden!
Susan C Bonallo during my lifetime I cannot count the vast number of times I have been divested by sleaze buckets both directly and indirectly in legal courts. They are parasites and pond scum
Steve O, I'm presently in the 'sleaze bucket' of the legal court system. The system is set up to drain you dry just to prove you a right, that's why everything is settled out of court. I've been called for court duty 3 times in my life, sat outside the courtroom. All settled just before jury was called. It is not justice anymore, it's who has the bigger pockets.
PS I can't wait to see what happens with Anthony of the Olympia Herald, especially the cost of this 'trial' only to prove he is covered by our Constitutional Rights. Will he be able to get Attorney's fees when he wins?
Jennifer I was also a sucker. Except I was never betrayed by an animal. Offer them food and they will not bite you. Unlike so many humans. Good intentions often translate into poor policies.
Just a compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization is all he, we, you and I have. He needs to admit it and start listening to ideas. He has to get his co-managers out of there or go around Emery. You can't just walk around with compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization stamped on your head blaming Trump. Trump didn't misspend 14 years of U.S Department of Commerce money.. to create a compensation mechanism to heal a broken relationship for European colonization.
The really sad part is M.O. doesn't get that if he actually did the right thing for Clallam Co. he would be deemed a hero and be able to move up with support from locals which would go a long way.
Ozias' remarks are more proof that he is a Dogger, a regular Clallam County Watchdog reader. Welcome to the pack, Mark!
Some Some, they all are readers, how else would they get the pulse? Certainly not by Next Door. They read only to plan ahead.
For a long time I didn’t think he was interested in what the public thinks. It’s becoming more and more evident, however, that he reads stuff.
My belief is that most of these "outdoorsmen" are homeless by the choices each made in their life. Thus, they abused their Privileges and Rules under the roof where they lived, and thus were kicked out by people exercising "tough love". "Clean up you act and you can come back. Don't clean it up and never appear on our doorstep." Clallam County policies don't support "tough love" but instead puts out a Welcome Mat starting at Blyn (our door step) , that extends all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Our billboards proclaim , "Welcome and we mollycoddle all you "outdoorsmen".
You are spot on...we had to do that and after a second return to our property, we have a son who is ready to become a journeyman electrician. Not easy to do but he is my favorite fishing buddy too.
4-5 years in the right direction.
Hear you loud and clear!
Advocates looking to fleece taxpayers always redefine actual definitions or situations to fit their agenda. Someone choosing to live in a manner that doesn't involve a building annointed by county building codes isn't homeless. You just can't tell the advocates that difference because they might have to actually build a widget and support society than take from it.
Let's see. The tribe has a cash cow in part called the MAT clinic. The community do-gooders have a cash cow - labeled "grants". All of the "outdoorsmen" have a cash cow that give free stuff and services. Let's pin the tail on the cash cow, Us the Taxpayer we is the cow! For themuns - their "nut" to crack is- how much money can be siphoned from our wallets! They don't hear us screaming "UNCLE". Geez Louise, what's it take?
Yell louder, and closer to Olympia. Our own little 3 ring circus will continue when change comes to the county. When you know what you’re facing (inept commissioners) the path to success looks like a superhighway!
Go Jake!
MK, I've been waiting for the advocates to rename 'homeless' to try to give it more dignity. Maybe 'urban outdoorsmen' or 'domestically challenged'?
I'd add urban nomads, but those don't help their causes as much as the emotions associated with "homeless" do. If anything it'll need to be more egregious to extract more tax dollars for their mental salve.
Great work again, Patriot Jeff Tozzer~!
Well, either reprehensible Ozias and the county's infamous "Three Stooges" from Hell itself, along with this "sour malpractice Berry" are all criminals who are very Intentionally conspiring to conduct a war against the good folks of Clallam County OR they are indeed flat out stupid and COMPLETELY incapable of the government management positions that they somehow weaseled their way into~! I have a VERY difficult time believing that these so-called "elected people" really won their elections honestly... Either way do the good folks of Clallam County REALLY want to keep these Individuals in office to do even more harm??? This "fake & phony compassion" and constant blame game is SO out of control and irrational, that even their few so-called "supporters" have to be criminals, stupid, or DEEPLY mortified with embarrassment by now~! I am particularly enraged at Ozias, for having the unmitigated gall to blame President Trump for the serious mismanagement problems that he and the other lower primate loser government clowns have created. Are they trying to claim that the fake Biden criminal cabal was not guilty of doing any harm here in our community, but President Trump suddenly, magically, is somehow responsible for "everything"~? Do these miserable clowns actually think these outrageous claims up all on their own, or is this all reflective of an actual "script" that is being passed around to attempt to coordinate these insane claims to trick the weak minded into believing their lunacy??? We have entered a time in history that is SO completely beyond any commonsense reasoning, that no one would EVER believe it unless it was written as a dark comedy for an equally mentally ill audience~! I will just keep making my observations and "love comments", but if/when folks decide to get serious about saving our community from the likes of these hopeless retards let me know~! Have a beautiful Spring Day and enjoy the amazing surreal contrast between our natural physical reality here in most of our community VS the COMPLETELY unbelievable trash that comes out of the so-called minds and reprehensible mouths of these completely insane and disgusting government failures~!
Sincerely, Mike
It’s the classic bait and switch that only fits their narrative. They refused to listen to good ideas about harm reduction and how to end the homeless encampments. Dr. Berry is just a joke to me somehow we need to vote her out.
I wish we had the power to vote on her…
Interesting idea. Now if we just lived in a county that had a charter review commission this would be possible.
That said, tongue in cheek, maybe it's better that she's appointed. It ties her directly to the Three Amigos running the "jernt" as Archie Bunker would have referred to, and as such easier to remove.
Help her get a job in OREGON!
Others have seen & are speaking out more & more what a terrible doctor Dr. Berry is besides experiencing it myself as a patient. Berry has serious issues & should not be in charge of anyone or their health. Berry has been a doctor locally for approximately 10 years & the community has progressively become sicker & sicker, not healthier. Her health leadership in not at all remarkable infact, it has been the opposite based on the overall health of our communities. Berry has been tested, she sought to be the Queen Bee of health & has failed again & again. Berry’s measurable success’s are clearly few if nonexistent while she continues to serve the general public. What is the health of the community? Look around, hospital failing, homeless every street & corner garbage & litter lining community lands, unsafe neighborhoods & facilities for children, long serving speciality doctors leaving area……too much to list. Sure the area is a beautiful scenic place to live until it isn’t. We have allowed the democratic rural guetto to take over so the people are controlled & they have no where to escape. Yes they create urban guettos for a reason & it is to control people just like they are doing here in Clallam County.
Wonderful article as usual covering a less than wonderful situation.
As an aside, i appreciate the "what to watch today" segment. I know theres often a sense of, "ok im upset, what can be done about this?" When I try to keep up with current events I've come to realize that much of the policy decision making starts in these smaller, less publicized meetings (the planning commission comes to mind...). Its also where the public officials actually put in face time with the opportunity to dialog. Its also easy to lose track of these meetings... so thank you for including that info!
You're beating the same drum we all should be beating. The national politics is eating this county alive because it's what keeps the current mindset in power. Our politics need to stay local.
Exactly how i feel when i see national scale protests infront of the courthouse - turn around people! Of course state and federal effect us here, but until/unless weve exhausted our local efforts that is where effort needs to be focused. And its those committees where the sausage really gets made!
Nonny Mouse, counties have controls, they just like to look like they don't in order to pass the buck.