Reading articles like this one reminds me of the John Stossel video showcasing the success of a tribe because it didn't take government handouts. Government benevolence is supposed to be temporary. We all fall on hard times and need a little assist to get back on our feet every now and then. That's why we are required to pay into gov't insurance progrsms throughout our working years. But dependence on government handouts just leads to a life of nowhere. Any tribe or community continuing to cling to its sole dependence on gov't will only stagnate. It's a slow, soul-sucking process, as we witness this every week at the BoCC meetings. Thanks, Jeff.
How ironic that the tribes who lobby the state and federal government incessantly to remove all the electric generating dams in the North West
so as to “SAVE THE FISH”
are the same ones who will only get to benefit from cheap electricity to run around on the water, conducting their commercial businesses and enterprises of fish and clam farming.
By looking around at Christmas time it appears they are one of the largest users of electricity as well. Are they cutting off their noses to spit themselves or do they get a kickback on electricity.
The rest of us get to buy their high priced fuel while they do indeed rake in the 75% tax kickbacks, which incidentally amounted to approximately $43 million dollars in 2023. Thats a win win for the tribe wouldn’t you say?
The only thing left in parts of Washington State and here on the Olympic Peninsula that is reasonably priced is dam generated electricity, and they are bound and determined to strip us of that as well.
Fish ladders worked well for a century but not anymore. We need to reeducate the fish by way of dam removals.
The transplanted liberals in Clallam County swept up some uneducated locals and lobbied with the tribes to see to it that the Elwha dam was removed, and look what happened to Port Angeles electricity prices as a result.
This is a federal case and It’s past time for leveling the playing field, by way of a class action lawsuit that needs to go all the way to the Supreme Court Of The United States. This is a federal case.
We know what happens when it stops at Washington States Supreme Court, don’t we?
They deep six things, including the publics majority votes on referendums.
Americans are waking up in mass and it’s high time Clallam County and the I-5 corridor Washingtonians do the same.
Well, I am sure that there are some grossly Ignorant misguided people out there who believe that their emotional global climate hysteria can be "cured" by electric boats and other vehicles, especially electric boat & vehicle manufacturers who stand to gain economically and of course the politicians who I am sure are pocketing large "bonuses" out of sight of the general public. What about the environment that has to be destroyed to mine lithium for the batteries? How about the many reports that slave labor, including child labor, is involved in the mining of lithium? What about the petrochemicals involved in producing these electric boats & batteries? Are these electric boats being charged by the electric grid, that requires even more petrochemicals and often times burning oil to accomplish~? Of course, those of us who have been closely monitoring the tremendous number of electric vehicle fires would be well aware of the danger of electric vehicles, that anyone who was honest in the fire department would admit are some of the most dangerous fires that they ever face because they can't be easily extinguished. So as always, these criminal political agendas and scams have VERY serious consequences that are always covered up so that the grossly Ignorant misguided people can remain enslaved with their virtue signaling parade of fools, while they constantly chase the illusions of the criminals in government and big business who have nothing to do but set endless traps for the suckers who don't have a clue what really goes on behind all of those "closed door meetings"~! Sooner or later, there is going to be a catastrophic fire with completely foreseeable and avoidable loss of life, all because of the well-known lithium battery dangers and that "perfect combination of stupid" has already been intentionally designed right here in Washington state with the new ferries with electric motors and lithium batteries that allow even more electric vehicles with lithium batteries on board~! Giving the Indians "free electric boats" may just turn out to be the latest version of giving Indians disease ridden blankets~! While I DEEPLY resent the lies of the frauds in the fake science cabal and their fake news media criminals, especially the theft of my/our taxpayer funds that they are constantly finding more ways to steal, I would not even allow an electric vehicle on my property~! Additionally, there are numerous REAL scientific reports that being in the proximate area of these electric vehicles and their lithium batteries is very similar to sitting inside of a microwave oven and being exposed to the risks involved there~! Regular or extra crispy, we all make our own choices~!
All these good points will be handled by 50%+ population reduction/concentration.
Renee has a Ford CMax which is a hybrid...barely utilizes the electric component at all and she received an added bonus Fee of $75 for EV tax this year.
She would benefit from the mileage tax as she barely drives but I'm sure there would be a minimum charge of several hundred dollars for just having a vehicle.
The mileage tax may be asleep for now but they are not going to stop with the insanity because they are INSANE!
Also $7000+ to replace the battery and of course the electric component cannot be 'shut off'...it's integral to the whole operation.
They are taxing and 'charging' us out of existence.
Key Bank just started charging me $18/month for my 'free' checking account...
Bye-Bye Key Bank! Ocw=
It's not so gradual anymore...it's starting to look more like a Texas flood than a creeping gradualism😱
I do appreciate your positivity Mike but I'm treading water here!🤓
Yes, the hybrid vehicles do offer slightly better options VS the straight electric vehicles, especially for folks who really don't drive much anyway~! We (society) still have not seen how long these electric vehicles will really last, the total milage that they are capable of, or just what the aftermarket will be when they are well used and/or the batteries need to be replaced. I am actually a HUGE Nickola Tesla science fan, so I am definitely NOT against electric vehicles. The current types of batteries we have suck and have actually been downgraded (planned obsolescence) to last far fewer years. I am a HUGE "zero-point energy" fan and in time "we" (society) is going to be informed about the REAL alternative energy production capabilities that have existed for a long time, where the world will change for the better ;-)
Yes, there is absolutely no doubt that the evil criminal clowns in government across the board are very clearly & intentionally doing their best to destroy the economic health of most Americans, so that they (we) can be more easily controlled~! It is a very old game of the corrupt in government, but now it is in full operation as they continue to go for our collective throats~! We here have been fighting a personal economic war for over three years now because we lost almost all of our Income when my wife took a stand against the mass murder COVID genocide that it still unfolding and the criminals in the medical industry fired her and attacked her career. So, we feel your pain and the pain & suffering of countless other Americans and good folks all over the world right now. We admire the good things that President Trump and the white hats have been doing; however, we are DEEPLY insulted when anyone says that Americans as a whole are "doing fine"~! We are NOT doing fine, economically, and we are very angry that the people in government are obviously Ignorant of that fact. A great many Americans and folks all over the world are just treading water my friend, so please don't let it get you down because I am sure better times are ahead and in the meantime, there are usually creative options available. I hope the better economic times come soon! In the meantime, we probably can't offer much, but we can offer you some fresh free range organic chicken eggs from our little "funny farm" here if that would help you in any way~? Also, in a couple of months our garden should be able to supply some folks with some fresh organic veggies if you are interested. We like to eat our own produce & eggs because we don't trust the commercial big Ag crappola, but we also regularly donate to the local food bank and charities as part of what we do. There is no shame in going to the local food bank or the church if you need some help~! Oh, and they are not "perfect" but we really like doing business with the local "First Federal" (First Fed) here in our community and they don't charge any fees for the basic checking account~! You do have to keep over $100 in your SAVINGS account to avoid a fee, but not for the basic checking account. I hope this has been helpful ;-) Have a great day and try to make every day as fun as possible~!
Sincerely, Mike P.S. Yes, I am one of those irritating natural born Optimists, so a positive attitude usually comes with that, however I am also a VERY serious and dedicated scientist (history, law, and economics) and I am actually tracking some excellent news that you will never see in the criminally corrupt fake news media~! There really are VERY good things headed our way believe it or not~! ;-]
Federal govt should send out a memo to lucrative tribes after looking at all the tribes that show many millions $$$ income and determine that they are self sufficient now and no longer need anymore financial assistance and therefore will not get anymore free $$$ P.S. fed govt is also banning all gillnetting practices.
This issue needs a co-mingle of funds investigation. My hunch is they got a federal grant from Biden and are in the midst of that grant, and violating the civil rights language in the statement of assurances.
The problem with finding blackmail and bribes, is that America has SO many cases of blackmail and especially bribery, that such criminal activity is literally everywhere all across the US (and world)~! The police and law enforcement are not about to open that can of worms, because even they have a tremendous number of the same kinds of criminal activity within their ranks at all levels, especially at the higher management & political levels~! This obviously makes it a most difficult challenge to deal with, but I believe that the federal DOGE investigations have started the process of waking the general public to the actual size of the problem... Unfortunately, those of us who are aware of the magnitude of the problems of society need to be patient, because the slow torturous process of waking everyone else up to the problem is the most difficult part of solving the problems themselves~! It sure sucks, but whatareyagonnado~? Hang in there and enjoy a great day~!
We actually need a white knight organization which can go to bat for citizens against the collusion of Clallam County and the tribes. I cruised for 2 minutes for conservative legal groups and found this.
Why not just cut to the chase and say, "Tribal members grant opportunities. Others need not apply." Followed by the obligatory "this is not an open call for discrimination of non-tribal members, simply a means of paying restitution and remediation for the genocide and theft perpetrated by the white men and women of WA state towards all indigenous persons since time immemorial". I mean, you're doing what you want to do regardless of what thinking, rational human beings are stating so you might as well just be honest about your lack of integrity and your need to continually pander.
Jeff- In the first podcast you released you mentioned that The Hurricane Ridge Lodge discussion had been placed on the county calendar for June 9th & I was curious if they scratched that or was it actually discussed? And if it was in fact discussed, what’s the skinny?
Yes, it was discussed maybe about a month ago. The superintendent of our Park here said they are waiting for approval to begin the design process. She seemed very hopeful, but that didn't seem like anything to get too excited about to me.
What? I trust them! To do exactly what they are doing!😱
Where is the will of the people being expressed through justice?
We camped at Lake Crescent over the 4th. The Tesla crowd was well represented (and resented), Plugged into the 50A outlets at the campsites and at least 8 of them for a ~40 site campground.
Also ~25% non-English speaking people there. Not a racist comment...just the facts...hard to share a conversation with your neighbor when no common language or culture available.
Things were a lot more like they used to be than they are now!🙄
We all could have gone solar YEARS ago. The tribes were the only ones trying to make alternatives work. All we heard from the mentioned groups was making fun of anyone not using fossil fuels. Floods and getting left behind - time to pull out the weapon of WHINE.
I'd be interested in hearing how it goes after the money is spent. Is all the money accounted for and did it result in an actual conversion? A line by line expense sheet might be an interesting read.
I mean, it's not like the state's intentions go the way people believe it to be.
Your take down of Washington State’s tribal-exclusive electric boat grant program paints a distorted picture of climate funding distribution under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). While raising equity concerns is valid and welcome in public discourse, you misrepresent both the scale and intent of the program. And leaves out critical facts about how climate funds are actually allocated.
First, the $4.75 million boat electrification program represents only about 0.24% of CCA-generated funding. The total climate investment pool exceeds $2.1 billion over the 2023–2025 cycle. Singling out this one program, which is specifically designed to advance tribal climate goals and uphold tribal sovereignty, without acknowledging its scale or the broader CCA commitments to equity is frankly intellectually dishonest.
What you fail to mention is that non-tribal communities are substantial beneficiaries of CCA funding. These include programs supporting:
• EV charging infrastructure in rural and urban areas
• Clean school bus replacements for local districts
• Home energy efficiency upgrades for low- and moderate-income households
• Air quality grants in pollution-burdened neighborhoods
• $200 energy bill credits to offset fuel price increases for non-tribal residents
The CCA mandates that at least 35% of investments must benefit vulnerable and overburdened communities, with a goal of 40%. That includes rural areas like Clallam County, where energy burden, transportation access, and environmental justice concerns are actively being addressed through multiple ongoing initiatives.
Framing a tribal-focused program built on the recognition of sovereign governance and historically underserved communities as a symbol of exclusivity ignores the collaborative and inclusive design of the broader legislation. Worse, it risks fueling divisiveness in regions where solidarity and shared solutions are essential. Clearly not a goal of yours.
Washington's climate strategy is not perfect. But it's aiming for measurable decarbonization while directing meaningful investment to communities most impacted by pollution, energy burdens, and infrastructure neglect. That includes tribal and non-tribal residents alike.
Let’s challenge each other with facts for a change not just frustration.
It seems you are once again singling out the tribe when they are not the only benefactor here... This leaves out relevant information that paints only a tiny fraction of the whole picture. This is called culturalism at best, Jeff.
Reading articles like this one reminds me of the John Stossel video showcasing the success of a tribe because it didn't take government handouts. Government benevolence is supposed to be temporary. We all fall on hard times and need a little assist to get back on our feet every now and then. That's why we are required to pay into gov't insurance progrsms throughout our working years. But dependence on government handouts just leads to a life of nowhere. Any tribe or community continuing to cling to its sole dependence on gov't will only stagnate. It's a slow, soul-sucking process, as we witness this every week at the BoCC meetings. Thanks, Jeff.
Evil is as evil does!🙈
How ironic that the tribes who lobby the state and federal government incessantly to remove all the electric generating dams in the North West
so as to “SAVE THE FISH”
are the same ones who will only get to benefit from cheap electricity to run around on the water, conducting their commercial businesses and enterprises of fish and clam farming.
By looking around at Christmas time it appears they are one of the largest users of electricity as well. Are they cutting off their noses to spit themselves or do they get a kickback on electricity.
The rest of us get to buy their high priced fuel while they do indeed rake in the 75% tax kickbacks, which incidentally amounted to approximately $43 million dollars in 2023. Thats a win win for the tribe wouldn’t you say?
The only thing left in parts of Washington State and here on the Olympic Peninsula that is reasonably priced is dam generated electricity, and they are bound and determined to strip us of that as well.
Fish ladders worked well for a century but not anymore. We need to reeducate the fish by way of dam removals.
The transplanted liberals in Clallam County swept up some uneducated locals and lobbied with the tribes to see to it that the Elwha dam was removed, and look what happened to Port Angeles electricity prices as a result.
This is a federal case and It’s past time for leveling the playing field, by way of a class action lawsuit that needs to go all the way to the Supreme Court Of The United States. This is a federal case.
We know what happens when it stops at Washington States Supreme Court, don’t we?
They deep six things, including the publics majority votes on referendums.
Americans are waking up in mass and it’s high time Clallam County and the I-5 corridor Washingtonians do the same.
Tribes want to blame the dams and remove them but do not want to remove the 'gillnets that have decimated fish stocks for decades total hypocrisy.
Well, I am sure that there are some grossly Ignorant misguided people out there who believe that their emotional global climate hysteria can be "cured" by electric boats and other vehicles, especially electric boat & vehicle manufacturers who stand to gain economically and of course the politicians who I am sure are pocketing large "bonuses" out of sight of the general public. What about the environment that has to be destroyed to mine lithium for the batteries? How about the many reports that slave labor, including child labor, is involved in the mining of lithium? What about the petrochemicals involved in producing these electric boats & batteries? Are these electric boats being charged by the electric grid, that requires even more petrochemicals and often times burning oil to accomplish~? Of course, those of us who have been closely monitoring the tremendous number of electric vehicle fires would be well aware of the danger of electric vehicles, that anyone who was honest in the fire department would admit are some of the most dangerous fires that they ever face because they can't be easily extinguished. So as always, these criminal political agendas and scams have VERY serious consequences that are always covered up so that the grossly Ignorant misguided people can remain enslaved with their virtue signaling parade of fools, while they constantly chase the illusions of the criminals in government and big business who have nothing to do but set endless traps for the suckers who don't have a clue what really goes on behind all of those "closed door meetings"~! Sooner or later, there is going to be a catastrophic fire with completely foreseeable and avoidable loss of life, all because of the well-known lithium battery dangers and that "perfect combination of stupid" has already been intentionally designed right here in Washington state with the new ferries with electric motors and lithium batteries that allow even more electric vehicles with lithium batteries on board~! Giving the Indians "free electric boats" may just turn out to be the latest version of giving Indians disease ridden blankets~! While I DEEPLY resent the lies of the frauds in the fake science cabal and their fake news media criminals, especially the theft of my/our taxpayer funds that they are constantly finding more ways to steal, I would not even allow an electric vehicle on my property~! Additionally, there are numerous REAL scientific reports that being in the proximate area of these electric vehicles and their lithium batteries is very similar to sitting inside of a microwave oven and being exposed to the risks involved there~! Regular or extra crispy, we all make our own choices~!
Have a great day and stay safe~!
Sincerely, Mike
All these good points will be handled by 50%+ population reduction/concentration.
Renee has a Ford CMax which is a hybrid...barely utilizes the electric component at all and she received an added bonus Fee of $75 for EV tax this year.
She would benefit from the mileage tax as she barely drives but I'm sure there would be a minimum charge of several hundred dollars for just having a vehicle.
The mileage tax may be asleep for now but they are not going to stop with the insanity because they are INSANE!
Also $7000+ to replace the battery and of course the electric component cannot be 'shut off'...it's integral to the whole operation.
They are taxing and 'charging' us out of existence.
Key Bank just started charging me $18/month for my 'free' checking account...
Bye-Bye Key Bank! Ocw=
It's not so gradual anymore...it's starting to look more like a Texas flood than a creeping gradualism😱
I do appreciate your positivity Mike but I'm treading water here!🤓
Hello Patriot Robert James~!
Yes, the hybrid vehicles do offer slightly better options VS the straight electric vehicles, especially for folks who really don't drive much anyway~! We (society) still have not seen how long these electric vehicles will really last, the total milage that they are capable of, or just what the aftermarket will be when they are well used and/or the batteries need to be replaced. I am actually a HUGE Nickola Tesla science fan, so I am definitely NOT against electric vehicles. The current types of batteries we have suck and have actually been downgraded (planned obsolescence) to last far fewer years. I am a HUGE "zero-point energy" fan and in time "we" (society) is going to be informed about the REAL alternative energy production capabilities that have existed for a long time, where the world will change for the better ;-)
Yes, there is absolutely no doubt that the evil criminal clowns in government across the board are very clearly & intentionally doing their best to destroy the economic health of most Americans, so that they (we) can be more easily controlled~! It is a very old game of the corrupt in government, but now it is in full operation as they continue to go for our collective throats~! We here have been fighting a personal economic war for over three years now because we lost almost all of our Income when my wife took a stand against the mass murder COVID genocide that it still unfolding and the criminals in the medical industry fired her and attacked her career. So, we feel your pain and the pain & suffering of countless other Americans and good folks all over the world right now. We admire the good things that President Trump and the white hats have been doing; however, we are DEEPLY insulted when anyone says that Americans as a whole are "doing fine"~! We are NOT doing fine, economically, and we are very angry that the people in government are obviously Ignorant of that fact. A great many Americans and folks all over the world are just treading water my friend, so please don't let it get you down because I am sure better times are ahead and in the meantime, there are usually creative options available. I hope the better economic times come soon! In the meantime, we probably can't offer much, but we can offer you some fresh free range organic chicken eggs from our little "funny farm" here if that would help you in any way~? Also, in a couple of months our garden should be able to supply some folks with some fresh organic veggies if you are interested. We like to eat our own produce & eggs because we don't trust the commercial big Ag crappola, but we also regularly donate to the local food bank and charities as part of what we do. There is no shame in going to the local food bank or the church if you need some help~! Oh, and they are not "perfect" but we really like doing business with the local "First Federal" (First Fed) here in our community and they don't charge any fees for the basic checking account~! You do have to keep over $100 in your SAVINGS account to avoid a fee, but not for the basic checking account. I hope this has been helpful ;-) Have a great day and try to make every day as fun as possible~!
Sincerely, Mike P.S. Yes, I am one of those irritating natural born Optimists, so a positive attitude usually comes with that, however I am also a VERY serious and dedicated scientist (history, law, and economics) and I am actually tracking some excellent news that you will never see in the criminally corrupt fake news media~! There really are VERY good things headed our way believe it or not~! ;-]
Federal govt should send out a memo to lucrative tribes after looking at all the tribes that show many millions $$$ income and determine that they are self sufficient now and no longer need anymore financial assistance and therefore will not get anymore free $$$ P.S. fed govt is also banning all gillnetting practices.
This issue needs a co-mingle of funds investigation. My hunch is they got a federal grant from Biden and are in the midst of that grant, and violating the civil rights language in the statement of assurances.
THIS IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF A SUIT REQUIRED
A LEGAL FUND MUST BE ESTABLISHED TO COUNTER TRIBAL INFLUENCE DIRECT AND INDIRECT ( POSSIBLE BRIBES AND BLACKMAIL )
That is a great suggestion Patriot Ron~!
The problem with finding blackmail and bribes, is that America has SO many cases of blackmail and especially bribery, that such criminal activity is literally everywhere all across the US (and world)~! The police and law enforcement are not about to open that can of worms, because even they have a tremendous number of the same kinds of criminal activity within their ranks at all levels, especially at the higher management & political levels~! This obviously makes it a most difficult challenge to deal with, but I believe that the federal DOGE investigations have started the process of waking the general public to the actual size of the problem... Unfortunately, those of us who are aware of the magnitude of the problems of society need to be patient, because the slow torturous process of waking everyone else up to the problem is the most difficult part of solving the problems themselves~! It sure sucks, but whatareyagonnado~? Hang in there and enjoy a great day~!
Sincerely, Mike
We actually need a white knight organization which can go to bat for citizens against the collusion of Clallam County and the tribes. I cruised for 2 minutes for conservative legal groups and found this.
https://pacificlegal.org/
I HAVE ASKED PACIFIC LEGAL IN PAST
THEY ARE VERY BUSY
THERE ARE MANY LEGAL GROUPS
MOST WANT BASIC CASES ALREADY FILED AND IN PROCESS.
@Jeff, is there some way to have your articles sent automatically to Pacific Legal to start getting their attention?
I guess you could forward them? I've reached out in the past and not had any luck, but that was back during the "Towne Road days."
Why not just cut to the chase and say, "Tribal members grant opportunities. Others need not apply." Followed by the obligatory "this is not an open call for discrimination of non-tribal members, simply a means of paying restitution and remediation for the genocide and theft perpetrated by the white men and women of WA state towards all indigenous persons since time immemorial". I mean, you're doing what you want to do regardless of what thinking, rational human beings are stating so you might as well just be honest about your lack of integrity and your need to continually pander.
'Ashes, ashes...we all fall down!'
Striving to become one of the least livable states one grant (scam) at a time.😱
Money laundering scheme at a time..
Jeff- In the first podcast you released you mentioned that The Hurricane Ridge Lodge discussion had been placed on the county calendar for June 9th & I was curious if they scratched that or was it actually discussed? And if it was in fact discussed, what’s the skinny?
Yes, it was discussed maybe about a month ago. The superintendent of our Park here said they are waiting for approval to begin the design process. She seemed very hopeful, but that didn't seem like anything to get too excited about to me.
Maybe the park superintendent has to get local tribal approval first.
I'm sure the design team will be well balanced and represent all of us.
I think we should just close the Ridge down and give it back to the Marmots, Deer and Black-flies!🎭
It's anti-trust territory now..
https://www.justice.gov/atr
https://www.justice.gov/atr/anti-monopoly-and-collusion-enforcement
https://www.justice.gov/atr/report-violations
https://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justice
What? I trust them! To do exactly what they are doing!😱
Where is the will of the people being expressed through justice?
We camped at Lake Crescent over the 4th. The Tesla crowd was well represented (and resented), Plugged into the 50A outlets at the campsites and at least 8 of them for a ~40 site campground.
Also ~25% non-English speaking people there. Not a racist comment...just the facts...hard to share a conversation with your neighbor when no common language or culture available.
Things were a lot more like they used to be than they are now!🙄
Hmmm…..
Sounds like we’re heading back to the 1950s except its “Reds only need apply”.
We all could have gone solar YEARS ago. The tribes were the only ones trying to make alternatives work. All we heard from the mentioned groups was making fun of anyone not using fossil fuels. Floods and getting left behind - time to pull out the weapon of WHINE.
I'd be interested in hearing how it goes after the money is spent. Is all the money accounted for and did it result in an actual conversion? A line by line expense sheet might be an interesting read.
I mean, it's not like the state's intentions go the way people believe it to be.
https://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-state-program-spends-1-million-to-get-37-disadvantaged-people-drivers-licenses,345589#google_vignette
Your take down of Washington State’s tribal-exclusive electric boat grant program paints a distorted picture of climate funding distribution under the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). While raising equity concerns is valid and welcome in public discourse, you misrepresent both the scale and intent of the program. And leaves out critical facts about how climate funds are actually allocated.
First, the $4.75 million boat electrification program represents only about 0.24% of CCA-generated funding. The total climate investment pool exceeds $2.1 billion over the 2023–2025 cycle. Singling out this one program, which is specifically designed to advance tribal climate goals and uphold tribal sovereignty, without acknowledging its scale or the broader CCA commitments to equity is frankly intellectually dishonest.
What you fail to mention is that non-tribal communities are substantial beneficiaries of CCA funding. These include programs supporting:
• EV charging infrastructure in rural and urban areas
• Clean school bus replacements for local districts
• Home energy efficiency upgrades for low- and moderate-income households
• Air quality grants in pollution-burdened neighborhoods
• $200 energy bill credits to offset fuel price increases for non-tribal residents
The CCA mandates that at least 35% of investments must benefit vulnerable and overburdened communities, with a goal of 40%. That includes rural areas like Clallam County, where energy burden, transportation access, and environmental justice concerns are actively being addressed through multiple ongoing initiatives.
Framing a tribal-focused program built on the recognition of sovereign governance and historically underserved communities as a symbol of exclusivity ignores the collaborative and inclusive design of the broader legislation. Worse, it risks fueling divisiveness in regions where solidarity and shared solutions are essential. Clearly not a goal of yours.
Washington's climate strategy is not perfect. But it's aiming for measurable decarbonization while directing meaningful investment to communities most impacted by pollution, energy burdens, and infrastructure neglect. That includes tribal and non-tribal residents alike.
Let’s challenge each other with facts for a change not just frustration.
The tribe continues to upset you, huh.
Here's a quick google search (https://www.google.com/search?q=clallam+country+grant+to+electric+boats) on other grants, worth much more, to upgrade electric infrastructure all over Clallam.
It seems you are once again singling out the tribe when they are not the only benefactor here... This leaves out relevant information that paints only a tiny fraction of the whole picture. This is called culturalism at best, Jeff.
OH baby its a Wild World ! You gotta join A TRIBE ENTERPRISE if you wanna get by girl !