“We're Not Going Anywhere”

Jake Seegers thanks Clallam County, congratulates Mike French and says the work doesn't stop with one election

While this race will likely come down to just a few percentage points rather than the 20-point gap we saw on election night, the remaining ballots are unlikely to change the outcome.

Thank you, Clallam County, for a campaign I will never forget.

When I announced my candidacy for county commissioner, I knew why I was running and what I believed. But I could never have anticipated the friendships we would make, the people we would meet, or the way this community would come together along the way.

Because of all of you, this campaign will always be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

Thank you for opening your homes to me and my family. Thank you for the conversations on front porches and sidewalks, in coffee shops and grocery stores, and at community meetings and campaign events. Thank you for every sign proudly displayed, every endorsement, every donation, every prayer, every word of encouragement, and every vote.

You made this a wonderful race, and I am deeply grateful.

Congratulations to Mike French on his re-election. Mike, this campaign gave both of us an opportunity to hear more clearly from people across Clallam County about what they value, where they are struggling, and what they want for the future. I urge you to put what we learned into practice, and I wish you well as you carry out the important obligation of representing all of us.

As for my family and me, we’re not going anywhere.

We made Clallam County our permanent home in 2019 because we fell in love with this community and wanted to raise our family here. An election doesn’t change that. In fact, the friendships forged over the past fourteen months have only deepened our ties here.

You’ll still find us on the trails and in the mountains, on the beaches and in the surf. You’ll still see us at community meetings, cleaning up alongside our neighbors, supporting local businesses, asking questions, speaking up, and working beside you to make this place better.

And I will continue advocating for the future that brought me into this race in the first place: a safe and prosperous Clallam County where hard work is rewarded, families can afford a home, businesses can thrive, property rights are respected, and our children and grandchildren can stay or return to this county we love so much.

Over the last fourteen months, we found power in our collective voice. We formed friendships. We challenged each other. We learned from one another. And we proved that ordinary citizens who care deeply about their community can make a difference when they show up.

That doesn’t end with one election.
That doesn’t stop now.

I believe that what we’ve built will continue to grow, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together next.

From Amy, our family, and me: thank you, Clallam County.

We’ll see you out there.