The commissioners and Dr. Berry did not clarify the basis of the claim that picking up needles from encampments constitutes "theft" (yesterday's email). Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
I’d like to encourage you to invite Joe DeScala of 4PA to a future work session to share what he and his volunteers are seeing on the ground.
While the County often talks about harm-reduction efforts without clearly measuring outcomes, 4PA is tracking very real, measurable impacts — tons of trash removed, repeated visits to encampments, and large numbers of needles and hazardous waste collected from creeks, forests, and public spaces. The environmental damage being documented in places like Tumwater Creek is significant and ongoing, and 4PA’s work provides a clear picture of both the scale of the problem and the results of consistent cleanup efforts. Hearing directly from Mr. DeScala would add valuable, data-driven perspective to your discussions about public health, environmental protection, and accountability.
Thank you for this specific recommendation. In public health, we are only as effective as our data is accurate.
Our Environmental Impacts Report (Archive Item 1338) for the Harm Reduction Health Center explicitly establishes a 'Site Management Protocol' designed to mitigate secondary community impacts. However, the data provided by 4PA regarding the 40,000+ lbs of debris in the Tumwater Creek watershed suggests a significant delta between our projected mitigation and the current environmental reality.
To bridge this gap and ensure accountability, I am taking the following actions:
1. Work Session Invitation: I will formally request that the Board of Commissioners host a work session with Joe DeScala. We need to reconcile 4PA’s field metrics with our internal 'Good Neighbor' protocols.
2. Audit of Policy 235: Under Administrative Policy 235, we have a duty to critically examine programs that represent a community liability. We will use 4PA’s site-specific data to audit the efficacy of our current syringe recovery and litter abatement strategies.
3. Code Compliance (CCC 27.01.030): Public health is inseparable from environmental health. If 4PA’s findings indicate a 'Public Nuisance' under the County Code, it is my responsibility to ensure our health programs are part of the solution, not a contributing factor.
We don't just want cleanups; we want measurable outcomes. I welcome 4PA’s data as a necessary external audit of our performance. It is time to move from discussing efforts to measuring results.
The Board of Commissioners is not legally required to answer your public comments, but they are required to follow their own Administrative Policies and the County Code. When we use their own rules, we shift the power back to the people. Below is a template for constituents to copy and paste as needed:
The "Lightning" Cover Letter for 4PA Work Session
Date: February 23, 2026
To: Clallam County Board of Commissioners; Dr. Allison Berry, Health Director
From: [Your Name/Organization]
Subject: Formal Request for Data Reconciliation Work Session (4PA Field Metrics)
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
I am writing to formally request that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) schedule a work session inviting Joe DeScala of 4PA to present their Q4 2025 field data.
As outlined in the Environmental Impacts Report (Clallam County, 2023), the Harm Reduction Health Center operates under a "Site Management Protocol" designed to mitigate secondary impacts like biohazards and debris. However, 4PA’s documentation of 40,000+ lbs of trash in the Tumwater Creek watershed indicates a significant delta between projected mitigation and current environmental outcomes.
Under Administrative Policy 235, the County has a mandatory duty to "consistently and critically examine all actions... that represent a potential liability" (Clallam County, n.d.-a). Furthermore, the unmanaged accumulation of hazardous waste constitutes a public nuisance that interferes with the "comfortable enjoyment of life and property" (Clallam County, n.d.-b, CCC 27.01.030).
We believe hearing directly from 4PA will provide the data necessary to:
1. Audit the efficacy of the current Site Management Plan (Clallam County, 2023).
2. Fulfill the investigative requirements triggered by reported code violations (Clallam County, n.d.-c, CCC 26.01.070).
3. Align public health policy with measurable ecological outcomes.
In the spirit of good governance, we look forward to a session that prioritizes procedural sunlight and administrative accountability.
We’ve all been there: standing at the podium for our three minutes of 'Public Comment,' watching the Commissioners look at their watches. We feel heard, but we don’t feel seen. That’s because Public Comment is Thunder—it makes noise, but it doesn't always strike. Today, we’re going to talk about the Lightning.
For everyone asking "What can we actually DO?", there is a massive power shift available to us in the Clallam County Code vs. Public Comment.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT = THUNDER
The Hook: Your 3-minutes at the podium or an email to the Board.
The Reality: The Board is legally allowed to listen in silence. It is an opinion, not an administrative trigger. It creates a "Record," but not a "Requirement."
2. OFFICIAL COMPLAINT = LIGHTNING
The Hook: Filing a formal grievance under County Policy 235 or Code Title 26.
The Reality: Unlike a comment, a formal complaint triggers a mandatory administrative process. It creates a Case Number that the County is internally obligated to investigate and resolve.
DIRECT LINKS FOR ACTION:
FILE A TRASH/CODE COMPLAINT (Title 26): Use this for the 40,000 lbs of trash or zoning issues on Woodcock Rd.
THE SHIFT: In a republic, sovereignty rests with the people. If the Board won't lead through "Public Comment," we must compel them through "Official Complaint."
When filing your complaint at the Clallam County Form Center, use these specific citations to move your request to the top of the pile:
1. Cite the Violation: CCC 27.01.030 (Public Nuisance)
The Logic: This code defines a public nuisance as "any act... which essentially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property."
What to say: "The accumulation of over 40,000 lbs of trash in the Tumwater Creek watershed constitutes a Public Nuisance under CCC 27.01.030, as it threatens the ecological health of the waterway and the safety of the surrounding public spaces."
2. Cite the Health Hazard: CCC 27.01.040 (Specific Nuisances)
The Logic: This section lists specific items like "accumulations of filth, garbage, and decaying animal or vegetable matter."
What to say: "Per CCC 27.01.040, the presence of used needles, human waste, and unmanaged garbage from the Harm Reduction Health Center is a 'specific nuisance' that requires immediate abatement to protect public health."
3. Demand a Resolution: CCC 26.01.070 (Enforcement)
The Logic: This is the "teeth." It states that the Director shall investigate.
What to say: "Under the authority of CCC 26.01.070, I am requesting a formal investigation and a written report on the abatement steps being taken. Please provide a case number for tracking this violation."
Why This Matters: By using these codes, you shift the burden of proof onto the County. They are no longer "considering a request"; they are "responding to a documented code violation."
Pro-Tip for Readers: Take a photo of the trash and attach it to the form. A photo combined with a Code citation is the "Double-Bolt" of lightning that is very difficult for a department head to ignore.
When property like the Woodcock Road golf course transitions into Federal Trust, residents often feel they’ve lost their "seat at the table." Here is how to use the County Charter to demand visibility.
1. Cite the Right to Know: County Charter § 1.10 (Right of the People)
The Logic: The Charter guarantees the right of the people to be "informed of the actions of their government."
What to say: "While the land may be in Trust, the County’s participation in that process is a matter of public record. Under Charter § 1.10, I am requesting a public briefing on the County’s current impact-mitigation strategy for land conversions in the Dungeness basin."
2. The "Loss of Revenue" Inquiry: Policy 510 (Fiscal Management)
The Logic: If the tax base shifts, the County must account for it.
What to say: "I am requesting a formal fiscal impact report regarding the transition of Woodcock Road parcels into Trust. How is the County adjusting its service-delivery model to account for the lost property tax revenue?"
When the County claims they "can't" list someone who is on a Tribal registry, they are often hiding behind a lack of an Inter-local Agreement (ILA). Here is how to use the Code to push for "procedural sunlight."
1. The "Safety First" Cite: CCC 3.01 (Sheriff’s Office Duties)
The Logic: The Sheriff is mandated to protect the "peace and safety" of the County.
What to say: "Under the Sheriff's general authority to maintain public safety, I am formally requesting a written explanation for the lack of data-sharing between the Makah Sex Offender Registry and the Clallam County Registry regarding absconders believed to be residing in Port Angeles."
2. The Transparency Cite: RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act)
The Logic: If they say they "can't" share info, ask to see the contract that says so.
What to say: "I am filing a formal Public Records Request for all Inter-local Agreements (ILAs) or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Clallam County and the Makah Tribe regarding the reciprocal sharing of Sex Offender Registry data."
3. The Accountability Cite: Policy 235 (Investigation of Complaints)
The Logic: This forces a critical review of a system failure.
What to say: "I am filing a formal administrative complaint under Policy 235 regarding a 'systemic liability': the failure of the County to reconcile overlapping registries. This gap constitutes a failure of service and a threat to public safety."
3 minutes. They have to give citizens this time because they have to.
They don't care
Their minds are already made up
They'll continue to do the shit over and over again
As for Berry, she actually believes the bullshit she spews. Totally worthless IMHO. Her stance on C19 proves she has no understanding and common sense. She just regurgitated the party line. No critical thinking or questioning on her part. Everything she said has been disproven.
The more I read and listen to Jeff's articles the more pissed I become. These dumbasses that have infiltrated the peninsula the last 10-15 years have ruined this place. My family has been here since 1924. There have been a lot of changes but the decisions the last few years have been the most ignorant ever.
The Thunder (⛈️): Loud, emotional, and hard to ignore—but lacks the power to change the landscape on its own. It’s the public comment that ends when the timer beeps.
The Lightning (⚡): Quiet, precise, and carries the actual charge. It’s the County Code and Administrative Policy that forces the system to react.
This is not a drought-driven necessity. It is the opening salvo in the Washington Department of Ecology’s deliberate campaign to USE TRIBAL NATIONS AS A LEGAL SHIELD, manufacture conflict over water rights, adjudicate private wells, and ultimately meter and control every drop of water in the state, TRANSFERRING EFFECTIVE OWNERSHIP TO SOVEREIGN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AT THE EXPENSE OF WASHINGTON CITIZENS.
"WATER RIGHTS ARE PROPERTY RIGHTS. IF THE STATE AND THE TRIBES CAN TAKE THE WATER, THEY CAN TAKE EVERYTHING" Give them an inch... (ie trying to pass a state income tax on the wealthy is a foot in the door to eventual state income tax for all!!)
POWWRA (Property Owners Well Water Rights Alliance ) seeks to clarify whether this lawsuit legally establishes (1) standing for local tribes, (2) whether the courts are following due process throughout the development of the case, (3) who are the experts in this case (not DOE), and (4) whether the court will ever determine the jurisdiction that pertains to this lawsuit. Clarification of these issues may very well lead to (hopefully) the dismissal of this case against the WRIA-1 well owners.
The progressive state has noticed the power of the tribal corporations, as have the tribal corporations of the state.
Collusion, soft racketeering...
Follow some of legislation coming out of Olympia and this is unmistakable, coupled with this legal action that is likely the test bed for the entire state.
The Democrat party has become a haven for low IQ mentally flawed females like Allison Berry and weak men like our beta male sheriff. It is time that Clallam County replaces these ungrateful, good for nothing, Democrats in Clallam! If you want to get Berry's attention to the sewage be left around Port Angeles. Make a report that MAPs (minor attracted people) in these camp sites are being marginalized which is keeping them in the closet. Then you'll see and understand what motivates the sickness with in those in our county government.
I just read today a snippet about a Seattle person (a transgender biracial pedophile) promoting "minor attracted" rights. What starts in Seattle moves here! This County brought in Antifa in 2020. They'll do the same with this movement.
PBH condos for the he/she trans people that make up a minority that can’t be measured. Minority rules! Oh the drug suppliers are lining up. New territory!
You've got some heat in today's article. We definitely need to get some blown up pictures on the news cameras but there in lies the problems further. Loons in the seats of decisions....hmmm what could possibly go wrong.
We must get back to sanity!
People first, stop the harm reduction program and take a look how things can get better!
Wow, Jeff! Is this the second time you've been referenced on the radio? Too much wrong going on in this County. Good catch on the Proponents side for the renaming of the Court House. The Commissioners are too chicken to stand up for their constituents but somehow find a backbone when pandering to their honeypots.
Actually two days ago, without my prompting, a person said to me, "Who's this Jeff guy, he makes sense" I asked where he read about you, he said it was on facebook. I told him you had a site to subscribe to, he said, "I don't want to pay to get on it" I informed him he didn't. Anyways, he didn't know that.
“Good Grief Charlie Brown”……so many mountains to climb. Thank you Jeff AGAIN for working so hard to get the information to the people, me. Appreciate others who are making the efforts to help push solutions to many troubling issues affecting Clallam County’s living conditions. There is so much room for improvement if only our elected would change direction instead of lawsuits & complaints. Being an advocate for one’s self is more than a full time job in Clallam County to keep water and property. Why can’t we be happy with what we have & live peacefully together with what we’ve been given? Instead we are all being forced to fight to keep, to control, and to take & conquer like war against another nation & fighting our own government, “Good Grief Charlie Brown”.
I have noticed all these encampments with the piles of toxic garbage leaching into the creeks does not seem to be getting the WDFW attention which is their responsibility.If a logger or homeowner was endangering a water system there would be immediate fines.No state agencies want to cleanup messes from homeless addicts but the state encourages and supports the homeless drug addicts to continue their decay on counties.Looks like elected officials are expecting volunteers to do the cleanup.
The profit is IN THE MESS, not cleaning it up! They attack anyone with property or means because they can extract from them...the losers are profitable because of all the grants and government bureaucracy that gets funding to support it all.
The Clallam County Conservation District got involved with the Jimmycomelately project, for the specific purpose of conserving water. That's what they do right. Right...On Jimmycomelately. When it comes to other places..Wrong. They use the international flooding and control strategy.
Property owners have long since needed to sue for Jimmycomelately science and a show cause why Clallam County Conservation district should not be using their own water conservation policy.
The Tribe has not profited on the sports betting locally. They spent almost 2m on the expansion of the betting and equipment and only get a % of revenue This market is not big enough to make any money on it. Seattles base is MUCH larger and does have a positive
cash flow. This in state might help but I think that this casino here is hard pressed to make a dent in what was the investment. Sometimes the Tribe makes a bad decision, not enough people here to play with the big boys.
It's all part of the same mob-controlled criminal corruption...they don't care if it all makes money, they do care about controlling it all! If it's 'in the web', they are happy!
"Evil grows in the dark where the sun it never shines..evil grows in cracks and holes and lives in peoples minds!" Shine ON!👁️
Thank you for sharing the Sequim Monitor article, and for mentioning the Jake Seegers interview in your podcast! Your article today has provided lots of inspiration for Strait Shooter articles this week. Thank you for keeping people informed, and also entertained with your theme songs!
And yet Bill 2ESSB 5360 aims to criminalize intentional or grossly negligent environmental violations in Washington while protecting businesses and individuals acting in good faith. Its purpose is to deter serious harm to air, water, and natural resources by imposing felony or misdemeanor penalties for egregious conduct. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=5360&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Just another day in Port Angeles- drove by Safeway around 3 ish, active drug dealing from a vehicle in north side of parking lot with a literal line of customers waiting their turn to approach the window. Drove by about hour and half later and still there, plus another vehicle stuffed full of people next to it had joined the party. Got home checked scanner page to see if there was any activity after my call, just someone getting narcanned in the same area of the lot then the car driving away! Absolutely insane that a vehicle involved in an OD can just drive away, regardless who is driving. And the dealers just continue their business with no fear. Tents on the sidewalk and piles of garbage on the planting strip that have been there at least a week. This is at our local grocery! Cluster of young men with foil in hand in the alley. Every person on the city council should be ASHAMED OF THE CONDITION OF THIS TOWN!
We need your help. And we need it tonight. One really harmful and ill-considered piece of legislation, ESHB 2637, remains alive in the 2026 legislative session. Tomorrow is a crucial day. The bill’s title says it is to safeguard “personal information… that is of no legitimate concern to the public.” But in reality, it would kneecap the Public Records Act.
Please contact Washington Senate State Government Committee Chair Javier Valdez and ask that his committee not pass ESHB 2637 when it meets tomorrow afternoon. He is at javier.valdez@leg.wa.gov. (Or phone any of the committee members at the numbers in the photo accompanying this post.)
HB 2637 is a sweeping and dangerous piece of legislation that restricts Washington residents’ access to information to “personal information” that has long been available under the Public Records Act.
It’s ostensibly aimed at frustrating efforts of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. While the Washington Coalition for Open Government has no position on federal immigration policy, our coalition from across the political spectrum agrees that this would restrict Washington residents from accessing important information that has long been available under the PRA (which already has numerous more carefully considered exemptions for personal information.)
WashCOG’s sister government-transparency organization in Minnesota, Minnesotans for Open Government, tells us ICE used federal databases to target enforcement efforts there, and that there is no indication that ICE used state public-records laws.
As a WashCOG representative testified before a legislative committee last week:
“This bill would create an unintended and gaping hole in the PRA. ICE is not going after this information via the PRA. Please kill this bill.”
The commissioners and Dr. Berry did not clarify the basis of the claim that picking up needles from encampments constitutes "theft" (yesterday's email). Here is today's email:
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
I’d like to encourage you to invite Joe DeScala of 4PA to a future work session to share what he and his volunteers are seeing on the ground.
While the County often talks about harm-reduction efforts without clearly measuring outcomes, 4PA is tracking very real, measurable impacts — tons of trash removed, repeated visits to encampments, and large numbers of needles and hazardous waste collected from creeks, forests, and public spaces. The environmental damage being documented in places like Tumwater Creek is significant and ongoing, and 4PA’s work provides a clear picture of both the scale of the problem and the results of consistent cleanup efforts. Hearing directly from Mr. DeScala would add valuable, data-driven perspective to your discussions about public health, environmental protection, and accountability.
Below is a good governance modeled reply:
Dear Constituents,
Thank you for this specific recommendation. In public health, we are only as effective as our data is accurate.
Our Environmental Impacts Report (Archive Item 1338) for the Harm Reduction Health Center explicitly establishes a 'Site Management Protocol' designed to mitigate secondary community impacts. However, the data provided by 4PA regarding the 40,000+ lbs of debris in the Tumwater Creek watershed suggests a significant delta between our projected mitigation and the current environmental reality.
To bridge this gap and ensure accountability, I am taking the following actions:
1. Work Session Invitation: I will formally request that the Board of Commissioners host a work session with Joe DeScala. We need to reconcile 4PA’s field metrics with our internal 'Good Neighbor' protocols.
2. Audit of Policy 235: Under Administrative Policy 235, we have a duty to critically examine programs that represent a community liability. We will use 4PA’s site-specific data to audit the efficacy of our current syringe recovery and litter abatement strategies.
3. Code Compliance (CCC 27.01.030): Public health is inseparable from environmental health. If 4PA’s findings indicate a 'Public Nuisance' under the County Code, it is my responsibility to ensure our health programs are part of the solution, not a contributing factor.
We don't just want cleanups; we want measurable outcomes. I welcome 4PA’s data as a necessary external audit of our performance. It is time to move from discussing efforts to measuring results.
Kindly,
Public Health Officer
Clallam County Board of Health
References
Clallam County. (n.d.-a). County administrative policies: Policy 235 - Investigation of complaints and discipline. https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/207/County-Administrative-Policies
Clallam County. (n.d.-b). Clallam County code: Title 27 - Nuisances. https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/27
Clallam County. (n.d.-c). Clallam County code: Title 26 - Code enforcement. https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/26
Clallam County. (2023). Environmental impacts report: Clallam County harm reduction health center (Archive Item 1338). https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1338
Washington State Legislature. (n.d.). Revised Code of Washington: Chapter 42.56 - Public records act. https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56
The Board of Commissioners is not legally required to answer your public comments, but they are required to follow their own Administrative Policies and the County Code. When we use their own rules, we shift the power back to the people. Below is a template for constituents to copy and paste as needed:
The "Lightning" Cover Letter for 4PA Work Session
Date: February 23, 2026
To: Clallam County Board of Commissioners; Dr. Allison Berry, Health Director
From: [Your Name/Organization]
Subject: Formal Request for Data Reconciliation Work Session (4PA Field Metrics)
Dear Commissioners and Dr. Berry,
I am writing to formally request that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) schedule a work session inviting Joe DeScala of 4PA to present their Q4 2025 field data.
As outlined in the Environmental Impacts Report (Clallam County, 2023), the Harm Reduction Health Center operates under a "Site Management Protocol" designed to mitigate secondary impacts like biohazards and debris. However, 4PA’s documentation of 40,000+ lbs of trash in the Tumwater Creek watershed indicates a significant delta between projected mitigation and current environmental outcomes.
Under Administrative Policy 235, the County has a mandatory duty to "consistently and critically examine all actions... that represent a potential liability" (Clallam County, n.d.-a). Furthermore, the unmanaged accumulation of hazardous waste constitutes a public nuisance that interferes with the "comfortable enjoyment of life and property" (Clallam County, n.d.-b, CCC 27.01.030).
We believe hearing directly from 4PA will provide the data necessary to:
1. Audit the efficacy of the current Site Management Plan (Clallam County, 2023).
2. Fulfill the investigative requirements triggered by reported code violations (Clallam County, n.d.-c, CCC 26.01.070).
3. Align public health policy with measurable ecological outcomes.
In the spirit of good governance, we look forward to a session that prioritizes procedural sunlight and administrative accountability.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
References
Clallam County. (n.d.-a). County administrative policies: Policy 235 - Investigation of complaints and discipline. https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/207/County-Administrative-Policies
Clallam County. (n.d.-b). Clallam County code: Title 27 - Nuisances. https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/27
Clallam County. (n.d.-c). Clallam County code: Title 26 - Code enforcement. https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/26
Clallam County. (2023). Environmental impacts report: Clallam County harm reduction health center (Archive Item 1338). https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1338
Great idea, Jeff!
Good Governance Daily Proverb
"It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand." — Apache Proverb
We’ve all been there: standing at the podium for our three minutes of 'Public Comment,' watching the Commissioners look at their watches. We feel heard, but we don’t feel seen. That’s because Public Comment is Thunder—it makes noise, but it doesn't always strike. Today, we’re going to talk about the Lightning.
The "Code vs. Comment" Framework
For everyone asking "What can we actually DO?", there is a massive power shift available to us in the Clallam County Code vs. Public Comment.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT = THUNDER
The Hook: Your 3-minutes at the podium or an email to the Board.
The Reality: The Board is legally allowed to listen in silence. It is an opinion, not an administrative trigger. It creates a "Record," but not a "Requirement."
2. OFFICIAL COMPLAINT = LIGHTNING
The Hook: Filing a formal grievance under County Policy 235 or Code Title 26.
The Reality: Unlike a comment, a formal complaint triggers a mandatory administrative process. It creates a Case Number that the County is internally obligated to investigate and resolve.
DIRECT LINKS FOR ACTION:
FILE A TRASH/CODE COMPLAINT (Title 26): Use this for the 40,000 lbs of trash or zoning issues on Woodcock Rd.
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/179/Code-Enforcement
READ THE COUNTY POLICIES: Use Policy 235 to demand an investigation into departmental failures.
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/207/County-Administrative-Policies
SEARCH THE COUNTY CODE: Know the rules they are supposed to be following.
https://clallam.county.codes/
THE SHIFT: In a republic, sovereignty rests with the people. If the Board won't lead through "Public Comment," we must compel them through "Official Complaint."
Tumwater Creek Action Cheat Sheet
When filing your complaint at the Clallam County Form Center, use these specific citations to move your request to the top of the pile:
1. Cite the Violation: CCC 27.01.030 (Public Nuisance)
The Logic: This code defines a public nuisance as "any act... which essentially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property."
What to say: "The accumulation of over 40,000 lbs of trash in the Tumwater Creek watershed constitutes a Public Nuisance under CCC 27.01.030, as it threatens the ecological health of the waterway and the safety of the surrounding public spaces."
2. Cite the Health Hazard: CCC 27.01.040 (Specific Nuisances)
The Logic: This section lists specific items like "accumulations of filth, garbage, and decaying animal or vegetable matter."
What to say: "Per CCC 27.01.040, the presence of used needles, human waste, and unmanaged garbage from the Harm Reduction Health Center is a 'specific nuisance' that requires immediate abatement to protect public health."
3. Demand a Resolution: CCC 26.01.070 (Enforcement)
The Logic: This is the "teeth." It states that the Director shall investigate.
What to say: "Under the authority of CCC 26.01.070, I am requesting a formal investigation and a written report on the abatement steps being taken. Please provide a case number for tracking this violation."
Why This Matters: By using these codes, you shift the burden of proof onto the County. They are no longer "considering a request"; they are "responding to a documented code violation."
Pro-Tip for Readers: Take a photo of the trash and attach it to the form. A photo combined with a Code citation is the "Double-Bolt" of lightning that is very difficult for a department head to ignore.
The "Trust Land" Transparency Cheat Sheet
When property like the Woodcock Road golf course transitions into Federal Trust, residents often feel they’ve lost their "seat at the table." Here is how to use the County Charter to demand visibility.
1. Cite the Right to Know: County Charter § 1.10 (Right of the People)
The Logic: The Charter guarantees the right of the people to be "informed of the actions of their government."
What to say: "While the land may be in Trust, the County’s participation in that process is a matter of public record. Under Charter § 1.10, I am requesting a public briefing on the County’s current impact-mitigation strategy for land conversions in the Dungeness basin."
2. The "Loss of Revenue" Inquiry: Policy 510 (Fiscal Management)
The Logic: If the tax base shifts, the County must account for it.
What to say: "I am requesting a formal fiscal impact report regarding the transition of Woodcock Road parcels into Trust. How is the County adjusting its service-delivery model to account for the lost property tax revenue?"
The "Registry Gap" Action Cheat Sheet
When the County claims they "can't" list someone who is on a Tribal registry, they are often hiding behind a lack of an Inter-local Agreement (ILA). Here is how to use the Code to push for "procedural sunlight."
1. The "Safety First" Cite: CCC 3.01 (Sheriff’s Office Duties)
The Logic: The Sheriff is mandated to protect the "peace and safety" of the County.
What to say: "Under the Sheriff's general authority to maintain public safety, I am formally requesting a written explanation for the lack of data-sharing between the Makah Sex Offender Registry and the Clallam County Registry regarding absconders believed to be residing in Port Angeles."
2. The Transparency Cite: RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act)
The Logic: If they say they "can't" share info, ask to see the contract that says so.
What to say: "I am filing a formal Public Records Request for all Inter-local Agreements (ILAs) or Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between Clallam County and the Makah Tribe regarding the reciprocal sharing of Sex Offender Registry data."
3. The Accountability Cite: Policy 235 (Investigation of Complaints)
The Logic: This forces a critical review of a system failure.
What to say: "I am filing a formal administrative complaint under Policy 235 regarding a 'systemic liability': the failure of the County to reconcile overlapping registries. This gap constitutes a failure of service and a threat to public safety."
3 minutes. They have to give citizens this time because they have to.
They don't care
Their minds are already made up
They'll continue to do the shit over and over again
As for Berry, she actually believes the bullshit she spews. Totally worthless IMHO. Her stance on C19 proves she has no understanding and common sense. She just regurgitated the party line. No critical thinking or questioning on her part. Everything she said has been disproven.
The more I read and listen to Jeff's articles the more pissed I become. These dumbasses that have infiltrated the peninsula the last 10-15 years have ruined this place. My family has been here since 1924. There have been a lot of changes but the decisions the last few years have been the most ignorant ever.
Now I'm just ranting
⛈️ vs. ⚡
The Thunder (⛈️): Loud, emotional, and hard to ignore—but lacks the power to change the landscape on its own. It’s the public comment that ends when the timer beeps.
The Lightning (⚡): Quiet, precise, and carries the actual charge. It’s the County Code and Administrative Policy that forces the system to react.
The trick is converting the ranting into action, because that's what got the radicals in charge.
😎⚡️⚡️⚡️
"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan." — Proverbs 29:2
I've said it before and I have zero problems with repeating it, you rock Dr. Sarah!
Do you ever sleep? I will try to do one of these at a time, beginning with trash code enforcement.
That's why it takes a village.
Jeff, everything you wrote about is important, but:
THE TAKING OF WATER RIGHTS SHOULD RAISE THE HAIR ON THE BACK OF EVERYONE'S NECK
https://nancydchurchill.substack.com/p/ecologys-war-on-private-wells
This is not a drought-driven necessity. It is the opening salvo in the Washington Department of Ecology’s deliberate campaign to USE TRIBAL NATIONS AS A LEGAL SHIELD, manufacture conflict over water rights, adjudicate private wells, and ultimately meter and control every drop of water in the state, TRANSFERRING EFFECTIVE OWNERSHIP TO SOVEREIGN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AT THE EXPENSE OF WASHINGTON CITIZENS.
"WATER RIGHTS ARE PROPERTY RIGHTS. IF THE STATE AND THE TRIBES CAN TAKE THE WATER, THEY CAN TAKE EVERYTHING" Give them an inch... (ie trying to pass a state income tax on the wealthy is a foot in the door to eventual state income tax for all!!)
https://proprights.org/blog/powwra%E2%80%99s-growing-defense-against-ecology%E2%80%99s-water-adjudication-lawsuit-wria-1
POWWRA (Property Owners Well Water Rights Alliance ) seeks to clarify whether this lawsuit legally establishes (1) standing for local tribes, (2) whether the courts are following due process throughout the development of the case, (3) who are the experts in this case (not DOE), and (4) whether the court will ever determine the jurisdiction that pertains to this lawsuit. Clarification of these issues may very well lead to (hopefully) the dismissal of this case against the WRIA-1 well owners.
The progressive state has noticed the power of the tribal corporations, as have the tribal corporations of the state.
Collusion, soft racketeering...
Follow some of legislation coming out of Olympia and this is unmistakable, coupled with this legal action that is likely the test bed for the entire state.
Thank You! 😊⚡️👁️
The Democrat party has become a haven for low IQ mentally flawed females like Allison Berry and weak men like our beta male sheriff. It is time that Clallam County replaces these ungrateful, good for nothing, Democrats in Clallam! If you want to get Berry's attention to the sewage be left around Port Angeles. Make a report that MAPs (minor attracted people) in these camp sites are being marginalized which is keeping them in the closet. Then you'll see and understand what motivates the sickness with in those in our county government.
I just read today a snippet about a Seattle person (a transgender biracial pedophile) promoting "minor attracted" rights. What starts in Seattle moves here! This County brought in Antifa in 2020. They'll do the same with this movement.
PBH has a "team" to assist trans identified patients in accessing medicaid funded gender affirming surgery
PBH condos for the he/she trans people that make up a minority that can’t be measured. Minority rules! Oh the drug suppliers are lining up. New territory!
Good morning Jeff,
You've got some heat in today's article. We definitely need to get some blown up pictures on the news cameras but there in lies the problems further. Loons in the seats of decisions....hmmm what could possibly go wrong.
We must get back to sanity!
People first, stop the harm reduction program and take a look how things can get better!
Thank you Jeff and Doggers,
Have great day!
Wow, Jeff! Is this the second time you've been referenced on the radio? Too much wrong going on in this County. Good catch on the Proponents side for the renaming of the Court House. The Commissioners are too chicken to stand up for their constituents but somehow find a backbone when pandering to their honeypots.
Yes, the second time! CC Watchdog is gaining some steam :)
Whoo hoo!!
Actually two days ago, without my prompting, a person said to me, "Who's this Jeff guy, he makes sense" I asked where he read about you, he said it was on facebook. I told him you had a site to subscribe to, he said, "I don't want to pay to get on it" I informed him he didn't. Anyways, he didn't know that.
“Good Grief Charlie Brown”……so many mountains to climb. Thank you Jeff AGAIN for working so hard to get the information to the people, me. Appreciate others who are making the efforts to help push solutions to many troubling issues affecting Clallam County’s living conditions. There is so much room for improvement if only our elected would change direction instead of lawsuits & complaints. Being an advocate for one’s self is more than a full time job in Clallam County to keep water and property. Why can’t we be happy with what we have & live peacefully together with what we’ve been given? Instead we are all being forced to fight to keep, to control, and to take & conquer like war against another nation & fighting our own government, “Good Grief Charlie Brown”.
I have noticed all these encampments with the piles of toxic garbage leaching into the creeks does not seem to be getting the WDFW attention which is their responsibility.If a logger or homeowner was endangering a water system there would be immediate fines.No state agencies want to cleanup messes from homeless addicts but the state encourages and supports the homeless drug addicts to continue their decay on counties.Looks like elected officials are expecting volunteers to do the cleanup.
The profit is IN THE MESS, not cleaning it up! They attack anyone with property or means because they can extract from them...the losers are profitable because of all the grants and government bureaucracy that gets funding to support it all.
Bring IT down!🤓
The Clallam County Conservation District got involved with the Jimmycomelately project, for the specific purpose of conserving water. That's what they do right. Right...On Jimmycomelately. When it comes to other places..Wrong. They use the international flooding and control strategy.
Property owners have long since needed to sue for Jimmycomelately science and a show cause why Clallam County Conservation district should not be using their own water conservation policy.
The Tribe has not profited on the sports betting locally. They spent almost 2m on the expansion of the betting and equipment and only get a % of revenue This market is not big enough to make any money on it. Seattles base is MUCH larger and does have a positive
cash flow. This in state might help but I think that this casino here is hard pressed to make a dent in what was the investment. Sometimes the Tribe makes a bad decision, not enough people here to play with the big boys.
Allen’s comparison to commodity trading is so far out there it’s inconceivable to me. But then he knows his audience.
Since time immemorial
Thank you, don’t want to go a week without seeing that in writing!
What a fun crowd, I’m so proud!
They just might, Jed, with the right lures.
It's all part of the same mob-controlled criminal corruption...they don't care if it all makes money, they do care about controlling it all! If it's 'in the web', they are happy!
"Evil grows in the dark where the sun it never shines..evil grows in cracks and holes and lives in peoples minds!" Shine ON!👁️
I see the sunshine even on cloudy days. I enjoy your analysis in your own words.The sun shines brightly in Sequim until it doesn’t .
Heartbreaking!
Thank you for sharing the Sequim Monitor article, and for mentioning the Jake Seegers interview in your podcast! Your article today has provided lots of inspiration for Strait Shooter articles this week. Thank you for keeping people informed, and also entertained with your theme songs!
And yet Bill 2ESSB 5360 aims to criminalize intentional or grossly negligent environmental violations in Washington while protecting businesses and individuals acting in good faith. Its purpose is to deter serious harm to air, water, and natural resources by imposing felony or misdemeanor penalties for egregious conduct. https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=5360&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Start dumping it at the courthouse! Just sayin'!😎
Just another day in Port Angeles- drove by Safeway around 3 ish, active drug dealing from a vehicle in north side of parking lot with a literal line of customers waiting their turn to approach the window. Drove by about hour and half later and still there, plus another vehicle stuffed full of people next to it had joined the party. Got home checked scanner page to see if there was any activity after my call, just someone getting narcanned in the same area of the lot then the car driving away! Absolutely insane that a vehicle involved in an OD can just drive away, regardless who is driving. And the dealers just continue their business with no fear. Tents on the sidewalk and piles of garbage on the planting strip that have been there at least a week. This is at our local grocery! Cluster of young men with foil in hand in the alley. Every person on the city council should be ASHAMED OF THE CONDITION OF THIS TOWN!
“Commissioner Forum” Monthly public question and answer’.
Board of Clallam County Commissioners (BOCC) REGULAR Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 24th at 10am
https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3208/files
Comments to Clerk of the Board loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344
Meeting ID: 836 9266 4344 passcode: 12345
CLALLAM COUNTY AGENDA PORTAL https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/
Yes.
Commissioners.
My property taxes went up 15% for 2026. Enough already.
What happened to the 1%? Mine went up too about 10%.
Depends on where you live. School district levy & bonds, fire district levy for me.
From the Washington Coalition for Open Government.
https://www.facebook.com/share/16zcdh5RPD/
"Friends,
We need your help. And we need it tonight. One really harmful and ill-considered piece of legislation, ESHB 2637, remains alive in the 2026 legislative session. Tomorrow is a crucial day. The bill’s title says it is to safeguard “personal information… that is of no legitimate concern to the public.” But in reality, it would kneecap the Public Records Act.
Please contact Washington Senate State Government Committee Chair Javier Valdez and ask that his committee not pass ESHB 2637 when it meets tomorrow afternoon. He is at javier.valdez@leg.wa.gov. (Or phone any of the committee members at the numbers in the photo accompanying this post.)
HB 2637 is a sweeping and dangerous piece of legislation that restricts Washington residents’ access to information to “personal information” that has long been available under the Public Records Act.
It’s ostensibly aimed at frustrating efforts of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. While the Washington Coalition for Open Government has no position on federal immigration policy, our coalition from across the political spectrum agrees that this would restrict Washington residents from accessing important information that has long been available under the PRA (which already has numerous more carefully considered exemptions for personal information.)
WashCOG’s sister government-transparency organization in Minnesota, Minnesotans for Open Government, tells us ICE used federal databases to target enforcement efforts there, and that there is no indication that ICE used state public-records laws.
As a WashCOG representative testified before a legislative committee last week:
“This bill would create an unintended and gaping hole in the PRA. ICE is not going after this information via the PRA. Please kill this bill.”
Will do MK.