We need to publicly and openly lobby against the tax increase.
The Clallam County's Commissioner's historical performance as a representative governing body is simply pathetic!
Change is so badly needed! We absolutely must not agree to tax increases and we must replace about half of the Commissioners at the earliest opportunity!
Not only pathetic but actively evil...they are NWO puppets tasked with breaking down our culture and society so completely that there will be no real resistance to the takeover...the takeover has already happened for all intents and purposes...it only remains to see if we can reclaim our governance!😎
Frankly, I think the poll choices should have included "THEMSELVES", which would have been my answer. I think that the low-accountability flow of money from NGOs is behind the corruption. When a million dollars is donated by an NGO for some murky project, those in charge see how easy it is to spend $200K of it on visible projects, then quietly divert the other $800K to other projects or even their own pockets. Once they see how easy this is to do-- as exposed by DOGE and USAID-- their entire focus is on themselves, and maybe their "friends", and the public be damned. These miscreants will leave office wealthy, and it won't be from the salaries we pay them.
If the Dungeness River had Jimmycomelately science applied, the three crabs property would be protected just like the casino and longhouse are protected.
Once they put it in writing in the "buy back program" at the 2021 SERN work shop, it confirmed a conspiracy since 2007.
The same people that implemented the Jimmycomelately science, conspired to flood the Dungeness Valley.
Like the water steward, they need to socialize the tax increase to craft the ultimate selling point. They aren't listening to anyone opposed to the tax increase, they're assembling their responses based off the heat they're getting and need public comment in order to do so. It's also a mechanism to take the wind out of the sails of any opposition early in the game.
I think the proponents of the water steward position are licking their wounds after this loss, but are examining who is anti water steward position, and are marshalling their forces and looking towards the next steps to be executed to get what they want. IMO that this issue is far from dead.
Now some truth is happening...they NEVER go away, they just regroup and come in at another angle...that's why they have to be removed...they will never reform...deep programming in place with all these commies!😎
Please can we stop using the word “equity.” It’s a BS word meant to shape the narrative; it’s the antithesis of what we should be striving for which is equality, in all things. As for the CCC’s, actions speak louder than words. Thank you Jeff for helping to pull the curtain back on the local Wizards of Oz …
Equity = "freedom from disparities" in the way people of differences are treated, social equities and inequities. 2.) the value of a property or interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it. 3.) a body of legal doctrines and rules developed to enlarge, supplement, or override a narrow rigid system of law.
Equity evolved in the holy trio "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" which goes beyond treating people the same way, to tipping the scale to make everyone "the same"... which is an illogical modern socialist concept. That we are, somehow, all supposed to end up with the same amount of money, education, etc., so everyone's same needs are met, no matter the contribution. This ignores drive, determination, skills, education, knowledge, or intellect.
It is a complete perversion of the concept of "to each according to his contribution" -- the defining feature of socialism. ("From each according to his contribution, to each ability according to its work." the battle cry of the 1830's based on Marx's thoughts.) It evolved to become the Leninist nutty idea that everything is everyone's.
In the 60's this crazy meandering thought process the idea "he who does not work, neither shall he eat" was tossed aside, as inequitable. It has turned into some bizarre concept of free money for all, guaranteed wages for no work, and do your own thing (from what I can surmise from what I've been blathered at), tax the rich, and robinhood-esque "give to the poor".
similar word: Inequities = an instance of injustice or unfairness Unfair/unjust: marked by partiality or deception.
I think the word has been used correctly. The problem is that we hardly ever used the word, except in legal documents regarding property. People THOUGHT it meant "equality" but it doesn't. It only SOUNDS LIKE IT.
Equality= the state of being equal.
Sure, same ROOT word (aequus) -- but they have diverged into completely different meanings.
Equality is the state of being equal in status, rights and opportunities, which just means from the starting blocks of a race. Doesn't mean we all win, or all get participation medals.
I've never seen this mythical beast of "equality". We don't start in life the same. None of us are the same age. We have different parents, economic levels, different talents, skills and educational skills.
We should not have mail in ballots period! But if we must, we should follow what Texas is proposing, a voter ID attachment to it. I also believe each ballot should have a QR code so the voter can follow the progress of their ballot and make sure the votes they cast are counted correctly. I have brought this up with Jim Walsh, but he says this would be a privacy issue.
In person, ID required, paper ballots, bi-partisan accounting, no computer counting and criminal prosecution for ANY tampering or unlawful voting fraud activities!
Jeff, you brought up this point during public comment at yesterday's BoCC meeting. You received a response that pointed to a less formal and shortened meeting due to the Board awaiting issues from the CRC that needed to be discussed. Which there were none! Also, Comm. Ozias replied to your question about his zooming location and addressed you as Mr. Tozzer. The three commissioners must face the consequences of their actions: failure of accountability! No more tax increases! They have squandered all of our resources and just a few months after the latest of numerous levy lid lifts, they need more?! NO to any tax increase, any new taxes, any fees, any new fees. Let's go, CC! Just say NO!
Denise, history may repeat itself. Enough is enough:
The Tea Act was the final straw in a series of unpopular policies and taxes imposed by Britain on her American colonies. The policy ignited a “powder keg” of opposition and resentment among American colonists and was the catalyst of the Boston Tea Party.
I do hope that the good folks in our community can see that they are being played for fools and "milked" again by these manipulative Individuals who only care about their hidden agendas and special interest coconspirator cronies~! I am sure that soon these mini dictators in government management, with the usual assistance of the corrupt clown show in the local media, will unleash their usual guilt trip assault on those of us who see what they are doing and reject their most recent tax increase plot, but we here will NOT be voting in favor of continuing to pile more & more taxes upon the already overburdened local taxpayers~! Especially after seeing what they and the morons in this corrupt state government have done to keep raising taxes as if it harms no one~! The economy has been severely damaged ever since the COVID plan-demic of the government, the out-of-control Inflation rate may have slowed recently but it is still destructively high, so even though some are still doing well financially we know that too many are still struggling terribly, and we will not ignore them. We are completely over these criminals in the local & state governmental systems, their disgusting financial mismanagement, and their underhanded manipulative "bait & switch" schemes that have all proven to have been scams. So, until "we" purge these manipulative psychopathic liars from government and common-sense reason & respect for the local residents & taxpayers Constitutional rights returns, we will NOT be voting to keep feeding this insultingly evil corrupt system of failed government~! I remember countless times when the bullies in life played this same sick & childish game of abusing others, only to turn around to ask for favors when they suddenly realized that they had to "act nice" to get what they wanted~! Who didn't experience that in their elementary school, and throughout their entire lives~? HA~! I can't help but remember all of the times that the "jerks" in our past have abused people at will, to only later want cooperation from the very victims that they abused when it suited their needs~! NEVER appease the abusers~! NO MORE TAXES AND UNWANTED PROJECTS~!
Clallam county residents are in real trouble because of three commissioner that are on a path to tax some people out of their homes and right out of the county.These three stooges are hypocrites and need to be replaced asap.
My, aren't we being polite in the poll!!! Should perhaps ask the readers to write possible responses one could vote on! Something like "Whoever is in the back room with the most to ..."
Maybe the view is that all of Clallam County is expendable, from the 3 Crabs neighborhood, to water rights, to the shuttering of OMC?
At the risk of sounding like a red necked broken record "NO NEW TAXES". Government is on the brink of killing it's host / sponsor / employer. The answer to every challenge simply and practically cannot be more money because the "more" is finite, not infinite. It is without logic to penalize those who worked hard enough and long enough to become property owners. The JKT represents a promising taxation source, owning what is likely not only the largest business operation in the county, but also the largest property ownership. JKT simultaneously enjoys both citizenship rights and sovereignty rights. It is the sovereignty rights that should be taxed. Conversely; grant all Clallam County citizens gaming and special resource harvesting rights.
I recently learned homeowner insurance policies do not cover flooding or earthquake damage. That makes having no insurance on your home at all a viable option. There is no obligation to have home insurance, unless you have a mortgage and your lender requires it.
Somebody should be able to get an injunction against these people. All that is needed is somebody from the Dungeness valley brave enough to seek equal protection as the longhouse and Casino. It should be a slam dunk.
Attended the OMC meeting at 12:30 today. Packed house SRO! Beautiful. PA and Sequim residents and OMC past and present employees. 2 minutes per speaker and 10 were signed in (that in itself was interesting). Altogether probably 18 people spoke of which most came from the audience. Only comments allowed. Every speaker lauded Alan Chen and all the positives he would bring to handle the tasks at hand. A few speakers felt the board should resign for their role in hiding the problems from the citizens. One speaker, a former employee, spoke to the slow descent into hell, "The hospital use to operate in the black and won awards. Now look at us. Buried under layers of bureaucracy. New hire (first year nursing school grads) RN's assigned to ER the worst use of staff!" Another speaker spoke to the fact that OMC is now in contract talks with union employees. And the OMC Board has hired an attorney from Seattle to handle the talks. And the attorney's street rep is "union buster". I think that the 5 top paid people (over $1 and a half million in pay and perks - and figure maybe another third of their earning on top of that number is paid for medical insurance and into retirement programs. IMO that the Big 5 and the Board are deliberately antagonistic towards the taxpaying citizens, deliberately antagonistic towards patient welfare, and very deliberately antagonistic towards their employees. At this point will the Board drag their feet? the 15th is fast approaching. (Wife and I ate lunch there. What a view. Would or maybe? will make a great renovated hotel!)
Jay, from what I have been following and reading I think he would put in 100% effort to learn....Big learning curve. Everyone shines somewhere, I do believe he would shine.
He’s definitely capable, but it a lot to ask of a first time CEO who is stepping into a financial mess with the hospital in hot water with Medicare. The CFO said today she is retiring and will be gone in 3 weeks.
Dr. Chen is going to need help ASAP.
Did you see the financial numbers that were presented today? OMC has zero room for error. The interim CEO will have to deliver immediately. I’m hopeful he can do it, but it’s not ideal to have a leader that hasn’t led multiple turnarounds before that brings a proven methodology.
Who keeps voting these idiots in?? They've done NOTHING but laugh and act in a condescending manner when people ask questions. GET RID OF THEM at the next election and DONT FORGET. Vote down EVERY TAX INCREASE they propose even if they pull out the scare tactics, because we already know its BS. My 2 cents...
Thanks for another great opinion essay @Tozzer.
We need to publicly and openly lobby against the tax increase.
The Clallam County's Commissioner's historical performance as a representative governing body is simply pathetic!
Change is so badly needed! We absolutely must not agree to tax increases and we must replace about half of the Commissioners at the earliest opportunity!
Not only pathetic but actively evil...they are NWO puppets tasked with breaking down our culture and society so completely that there will be no real resistance to the takeover...the takeover has already happened for all intents and purposes...it only remains to see if we can reclaim our governance!😎
Excellent comment Patriot Philip Bates~!
Sincerely, Mike
I think what really changed things is you, Jeff, and your ccWatchdog. It's starting to really catch on.
Frankly, I think the poll choices should have included "THEMSELVES", which would have been my answer. I think that the low-accountability flow of money from NGOs is behind the corruption. When a million dollars is donated by an NGO for some murky project, those in charge see how easy it is to spend $200K of it on visible projects, then quietly divert the other $800K to other projects or even their own pockets. Once they see how easy this is to do-- as exposed by DOGE and USAID-- their entire focus is on themselves, and maybe their "friends", and the public be damned. These miscreants will leave office wealthy, and it won't be from the salaries we pay them.
Great comment Patriot "No One Important"~!
Yes, I was thinking exactly the same thing!
These criminals obviously only care about themselves ;-)
Sincerely, Mike
If the Dungeness River had Jimmycomelately science applied, the three crabs property would be protected just like the casino and longhouse are protected.
Once they put it in writing in the "buy back program" at the 2021 SERN work shop, it confirmed a conspiracy since 2007.
The same people that implemented the Jimmycomelately science, conspired to flood the Dungeness Valley.
People need to go to jail over this.
Totally agree...we need a will for justice stronger than their psychopathy.😇
Like the water steward, they need to socialize the tax increase to craft the ultimate selling point. They aren't listening to anyone opposed to the tax increase, they're assembling their responses based off the heat they're getting and need public comment in order to do so. It's also a mechanism to take the wind out of the sails of any opposition early in the game.
I think the proponents of the water steward position are licking their wounds after this loss, but are examining who is anti water steward position, and are marshalling their forces and looking towards the next steps to be executed to get what they want. IMO that this issue is far from dead.
Now some truth is happening...they NEVER go away, they just regroup and come in at another angle...that's why they have to be removed...they will never reform...deep programming in place with all these commies!😎
Dang, you're good! No wool over these eyes!👀😎
Keep it flowing!
Please can we stop using the word “equity.” It’s a BS word meant to shape the narrative; it’s the antithesis of what we should be striving for which is equality, in all things. As for the CCC’s, actions speak louder than words. Thank you Jeff for helping to pull the curtain back on the local Wizards of Oz …
Equity, Schmequity!
Another hijacked woke term for shafting the public!😎
Equity = "freedom from disparities" in the way people of differences are treated, social equities and inequities. 2.) the value of a property or interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it. 3.) a body of legal doctrines and rules developed to enlarge, supplement, or override a narrow rigid system of law.
Equity evolved in the holy trio "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" which goes beyond treating people the same way, to tipping the scale to make everyone "the same"... which is an illogical modern socialist concept. That we are, somehow, all supposed to end up with the same amount of money, education, etc., so everyone's same needs are met, no matter the contribution. This ignores drive, determination, skills, education, knowledge, or intellect.
It is a complete perversion of the concept of "to each according to his contribution" -- the defining feature of socialism. ("From each according to his contribution, to each ability according to its work." the battle cry of the 1830's based on Marx's thoughts.) It evolved to become the Leninist nutty idea that everything is everyone's.
In the 60's this crazy meandering thought process the idea "he who does not work, neither shall he eat" was tossed aside, as inequitable. It has turned into some bizarre concept of free money for all, guaranteed wages for no work, and do your own thing (from what I can surmise from what I've been blathered at), tax the rich, and robinhood-esque "give to the poor".
similar word: Inequities = an instance of injustice or unfairness Unfair/unjust: marked by partiality or deception.
I think the word has been used correctly. The problem is that we hardly ever used the word, except in legal documents regarding property. People THOUGHT it meant "equality" but it doesn't. It only SOUNDS LIKE IT.
Equality= the state of being equal.
Sure, same ROOT word (aequus) -- but they have diverged into completely different meanings.
Equality is the state of being equal in status, rights and opportunities, which just means from the starting blocks of a race. Doesn't mean we all win, or all get participation medals.
I've never seen this mythical beast of "equality". We don't start in life the same. None of us are the same age. We have different parents, economic levels, different talents, skills and educational skills.
Only property owners should have a vote on property tax increases!
And a return to in person voting.
I love mail in ballots!
Becky, so do I, but not in this county
We should not have mail in ballots period! But if we must, we should follow what Texas is proposing, a voter ID attachment to it. I also believe each ballot should have a QR code so the voter can follow the progress of their ballot and make sure the votes they cast are counted correctly. I have brought this up with Jim Walsh, but he says this would be a privacy issue.
In person, ID required, paper ballots, bi-partisan accounting, no computer counting and criminal prosecution for ANY tampering or unlawful voting fraud activities!
Bring them to justice!😎
Would that include property owners who don't have to pay property taxes?
If you're talking Tribes, that's a great question.
The globalists are property owners too.
Jeff, you brought up this point during public comment at yesterday's BoCC meeting. You received a response that pointed to a less formal and shortened meeting due to the Board awaiting issues from the CRC that needed to be discussed. Which there were none! Also, Comm. Ozias replied to your question about his zooming location and addressed you as Mr. Tozzer. The three commissioners must face the consequences of their actions: failure of accountability! No more tax increases! They have squandered all of our resources and just a few months after the latest of numerous levy lid lifts, they need more?! NO to any tax increase, any new taxes, any fees, any new fees. Let's go, CC! Just say NO!
"They're only listening because they want…"
Jeff, It's amazing how you have blossomed from being called an asshole in an open meeting to Mr Tozzer.
As Denise noted, "Comm. Ozias replied to your question about his zooming location and addressed you as Mr. Tozzer."
Me thinks Ozias is only being repectfull because he wants...
Commissioner Ozias learned something very valuable: flattery will get you everywhere with me :)
Denise, history may repeat itself. Enough is enough:
The Tea Act was the final straw in a series of unpopular policies and taxes imposed by Britain on her American colonies. The policy ignited a “powder keg” of opposition and resentment among American colonists and was the catalyst of the Boston Tea Party.
It's pointless to say NO when the majority does otherwise! Sheep with bottomless wallets!
Thank you Jeff Tozzer~!
I do hope that the good folks in our community can see that they are being played for fools and "milked" again by these manipulative Individuals who only care about their hidden agendas and special interest coconspirator cronies~! I am sure that soon these mini dictators in government management, with the usual assistance of the corrupt clown show in the local media, will unleash their usual guilt trip assault on those of us who see what they are doing and reject their most recent tax increase plot, but we here will NOT be voting in favor of continuing to pile more & more taxes upon the already overburdened local taxpayers~! Especially after seeing what they and the morons in this corrupt state government have done to keep raising taxes as if it harms no one~! The economy has been severely damaged ever since the COVID plan-demic of the government, the out-of-control Inflation rate may have slowed recently but it is still destructively high, so even though some are still doing well financially we know that too many are still struggling terribly, and we will not ignore them. We are completely over these criminals in the local & state governmental systems, their disgusting financial mismanagement, and their underhanded manipulative "bait & switch" schemes that have all proven to have been scams. So, until "we" purge these manipulative psychopathic liars from government and common-sense reason & respect for the local residents & taxpayers Constitutional rights returns, we will NOT be voting to keep feeding this insultingly evil corrupt system of failed government~! I remember countless times when the bullies in life played this same sick & childish game of abusing others, only to turn around to ask for favors when they suddenly realized that they had to "act nice" to get what they wanted~! Who didn't experience that in their elementary school, and throughout their entire lives~? HA~! I can't help but remember all of the times that the "jerks" in our past have abused people at will, to only later want cooperation from the very victims that they abused when it suited their needs~! NEVER appease the abusers~! NO MORE TAXES AND UNWANTED PROJECTS~!
Sincerely, Mike
Clallam county residents are in real trouble because of three commissioner that are on a path to tax some people out of their homes and right out of the county.These three stooges are hypocrites and need to be replaced asap.
Its not river restoration, is justice restoration and they need to be stopped.
My, aren't we being polite in the poll!!! Should perhaps ask the readers to write possible responses one could vote on! Something like "Whoever is in the back room with the most to ..."
Maybe the view is that all of Clallam County is expendable, from the 3 Crabs neighborhood, to water rights, to the shuttering of OMC?
At the risk of sounding like a red necked broken record "NO NEW TAXES". Government is on the brink of killing it's host / sponsor / employer. The answer to every challenge simply and practically cannot be more money because the "more" is finite, not infinite. It is without logic to penalize those who worked hard enough and long enough to become property owners. The JKT represents a promising taxation source, owning what is likely not only the largest business operation in the county, but also the largest property ownership. JKT simultaneously enjoys both citizenship rights and sovereignty rights. It is the sovereignty rights that should be taxed. Conversely; grant all Clallam County citizens gaming and special resource harvesting rights.
Truth has to be repeated often...same as lies...for it to be effective! Go, Gary!😊
I'm voting yes for the fire department. I hate to think what my insurance bill would be if I voted down money for them.
I recently learned homeowner insurance policies do not cover flooding or earthquake damage. That makes having no insurance on your home at all a viable option. There is no obligation to have home insurance, unless you have a mortgage and your lender requires it.
Susan, it's a thought, but I hate to think what taxes vs insurance will bill out at.
Somebody should be able to get an injunction against these people. All that is needed is somebody from the Dungeness valley brave enough to seek equal protection as the longhouse and Casino. It should be a slam dunk.
Let's do this & support our "3 Crabs" neighbors who are being railroaded out of the county.
Article 9 of the Point No Point Treaty, “Promise to be friendly to and pledge to commit no depredations on property of citizens of the Territory.”
Either they quit using the Jimmycomelately science, or they let everyone else use it too. Fair, simple and a constitutional right.
Attended the OMC meeting at 12:30 today. Packed house SRO! Beautiful. PA and Sequim residents and OMC past and present employees. 2 minutes per speaker and 10 were signed in (that in itself was interesting). Altogether probably 18 people spoke of which most came from the audience. Only comments allowed. Every speaker lauded Alan Chen and all the positives he would bring to handle the tasks at hand. A few speakers felt the board should resign for their role in hiding the problems from the citizens. One speaker, a former employee, spoke to the slow descent into hell, "The hospital use to operate in the black and won awards. Now look at us. Buried under layers of bureaucracy. New hire (first year nursing school grads) RN's assigned to ER the worst use of staff!" Another speaker spoke to the fact that OMC is now in contract talks with union employees. And the OMC Board has hired an attorney from Seattle to handle the talks. And the attorney's street rep is "union buster". I think that the 5 top paid people (over $1 and a half million in pay and perks - and figure maybe another third of their earning on top of that number is paid for medical insurance and into retirement programs. IMO that the Big 5 and the Board are deliberately antagonistic towards the taxpaying citizens, deliberately antagonistic towards patient welfare, and very deliberately antagonistic towards their employees. At this point will the Board drag their feet? the 15th is fast approaching. (Wife and I ate lunch there. What a view. Would or maybe? will make a great renovated hotel!)
Goeff, thank you so much for your take and reporting!
It was a phenomenal meeting with crazy support for Dr. Chen. IMO there's no valid reason not to hire him as CEO so as to minimize disruption.
Except for the fact he has zero experience as a hospital CEO and leading hospital turnarounds in a crisis situation.
He may very well pull it off, as he’s clearly brilliant. It won’t be easy with no senior leaders to support him.
He can’t be worse than the previous CEO.
Jay, from what I have been following and reading I think he would put in 100% effort to learn....Big learning curve. Everyone shines somewhere, I do believe he would shine.
He’s definitely capable, but it a lot to ask of a first time CEO who is stepping into a financial mess with the hospital in hot water with Medicare. The CFO said today she is retiring and will be gone in 3 weeks.
Dr. Chen is going to need help ASAP.
Did you see the financial numbers that were presented today? OMC has zero room for error. The interim CEO will have to deliver immediately. I’m hopeful he can do it, but it’s not ideal to have a leader that hasn’t led multiple turnarounds before that brings a proven methodology.
Jay, thank you for this information. Dr Chen may not even want to be CEO....Sounds like it might consume him. It's way past my opinion at this time.
Who keeps voting these idiots in?? They've done NOTHING but laugh and act in a condescending manner when people ask questions. GET RID OF THEM at the next election and DONT FORGET. Vote down EVERY TAX INCREASE they propose even if they pull out the scare tactics, because we already know its BS. My 2 cents...