@JeffTozzer, thank you for playing my public comment. As you’ve mentioned before that you don’t regularly listen to your own podcasts, I understand that it can be difficult to sit through one’s own public remarks.
I am genuinely grateful for our Constitution and for a system of government that—while imperfect—remains the best mechanism we have for self-governance. It provides a structure where the governed have a voice, and those elected to govern are obligated to hear that voice and translate it into policy for the public good.
Below is what I read, offered for anyone to use or adapt as a template in other public venues where it may be appropriate.
Clallam County Land Acknowledgment
I would like to begin by acknowledging the place where we are meeting today — Clallam County, Washington, including the West End, where I live, work, and raise my family.
I acknowledge that this land, like all places on Earth, has been shaped by countless generations of human beings. Over time immemorial, people have migrated, settled, cooperated, and conflicted across this region, leaving layered histories of creation, loss, and survival.
The history of this place, like the history of human societies everywhere, includes periods of growth and hardship, cooperation and conflict, continuity and change. These experiences are part of the broader human story that has shaped landscapes, communities, and systems of governance worldwide.
I acknowledge this history not to assign inherited blame or elevate any group as morally singular, but to recognize our shared human capacity for harm and for resilience.
I offer this acknowledgment in the hope that remembering the full human story — honestly and humbly — strengthens how we live together now in Clallam County: with responsibility, dignity, and care for one another, for our civic institutions, and for the land we all share.
The commissioners did not answer yesterday's email. Today's question is:
Dear Commissioners,
When a commissioner promotes a nonprofit from the dais, should the public expect that any leadership or board role they hold in that organization will be disclosed on the record?
The response below is a modeled example of a lawful, good-governance reply that an individual county commissioner could provide to a public question like the one posed here.
It is intentionally written to show:
1. How a commissioner can acknowledge a public concern without speaking for the full Commission
2. How individual commissioners may express their own views and propose specific solutions
3. How those ideas must then be brought forward through an open public meeting before any decision is made
4. How transparency and ethics issues can be addressed without avoidance or overreach
The goal is to model accountable leadership, clear process, and public-facing transparency in local government.
Subject: Re: Disclosure When Promoting Nonprofits from the Dais
Dear Mr. Tozzer,
Thank you for your question regarding disclosure when a county commissioner promotes or highlights a nonprofit organization during an official meeting.
I want to be clear at the outset that no single commissioner can make decisions or establish policy on behalf of the Board outside of an open public meeting. Under Clallam County Code, each commissioner is an independently elected official and may express individual views, but actions of the Board must occur collectively and in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Clallam County Code [CCC] § 3.01.030).
Speaking only for myself, I believe the public should reasonably expect transparency when a commissioner promotes or endorses a nonprofit organization from the dais. Specifically, I believe any leadership, board, or fiduciary role a commissioner holds with that organization should be disclosed on the record. Even when a relationship does not rise to the level of a statutory conflict of interest, disclosure helps avoid the appearance of impropriety and supports public trust in local government (Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington [MRSC], n.d.-a).
As an individual commissioner, I intend to bring forward the following proposed governance practices for discussion by the full Commission in an open public meeting:
On-the-Record Disclosure
When a commissioner references or promotes a nonprofit organization in an official capacity, that commissioner should disclose any leadership or board role they hold with that organization at the time of the comment.
Annual Public Disclosure
Commissioners should maintain a publicly accessible list of nonprofit boards or leadership roles they serve in, updated annually, consistent with best practices for ethics and transparency (MRSC, n.d.-b).
Clear Recusal Expectations
When matters before the Commission directly affect a nonprofit with which a commissioner has a leadership or fiduciary role, that relationship should be disclosed, and recusal should occur where appropriate. MRSC guidance emphasizes that abstention alone may not fully address public perception concerns; proactive disclosure is a critical component of ethical governance (Doar, 2022).
These proposed practices are consistent with Washington State ethics law and MRSC guidance, which emphasize that transparency and disclosure are essential not only to prevent actual conflicts of interest, but also to maintain public confidence in governmental decision-making (MRSC, n.d.-a; MRSC, n.d.-c).
I welcome public input on these ideas and encourage community members to share their perspectives when this topic is brought forward for public discussion. Governance functions best when expectations are clearly stated, openly debated, and shaped through public participation.
Thank you for raising this issue and for your continued engagement in civic oversight.
Sincerely,
[Commissioner Name]
Clallam County Commissioner
(Individual opinion; not a statement of Board policy)
References (APA 7)
Clallam County Code. (n.d.). CCC 3.01.030 — Board of county commissioners: Authority and duties.
Denise, I second and third that. They haven't really EVER been challenged by a collective group of citizens who were made aware of what is going on. It's always been some sort of smoke and mirror agenda with little to known transparency.
Thank you, Jeff, for digging into this. I felt uncomfortable at that meeting. Watching the promotion of Giving Tuesday made me ask myself: Why and how is this government business? You answered my question: It's all about Ozias. Doesn't he realize that this is shamefully biased and inappropriate? Taxpaying citizens don't get a seat at the table, but certain people with certain titles get access to the public podium. This is why, for years now, I don't give money to any charities anymore. Too much corruption. I prefer to help out in other ways. Besides, it's looking like my taxes are funding charitable NGOs and non-profits more than the basic necessary services. Despite all the news, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
I really don’t understand why we have so many NGO’s in this county. I’ve talked to many of my friends who work in government all around our state and they can’t believe for such a small county why we have so many.
It reminds me of money laundering
Years ago many of the churches took care of much of this. Why does the county spend so much of our tax payer money to these organizations? There’s many people who donate to organizations including me after I examine where the money goes.
I feel our county needs to tighten their belts and give relief to the tax payer. Don’t get me wrong our county needs help but not by making more people homeless, no job, etc, why does you think you people don’t move here and so many are leaving this county and state
Chris, my reaction was identical.I had no idea it has become what appears to be a substantial industry (for lack of a better term) in our county. I am sure the majority of residents have no idea how intertwined the governance of these NGOs are. Everyone can choose to do whatever they want with their funds. However supporting local businesses which grow and pay TAXES would be a better choice. To early to compose this properly.
Well! I’ve always been one to curse pulling weeds and buttercups and those scotch brooms, those roots won’t come out. No one else may admit to it but it takes Roundup to get to them! Still not the answer because some seem to find a way to survive… it’s a start to cleaning them out however…
Some people simply volunteer to put their emotions into action, others see an opportunity to make money because of their emotions. The two are not the same.
We obviously have been targeted by the NWO for decades because they want to social-engineer us off the land and control all access and resources...they have targeted the entire West Coast and Hawaii, especially, because the wild and natural beauty and diversity are 'precious' and 'need' to be preserved...and we are 'incapable' of 'governing' ourselves in the manner that the NWO needs us to. Or something VERY close to that!🤪
The NGO's-NPO's are the thin, silent wedges they drive into society and secretly, quietly TAKE OVER by usurping and taking over governance while appearing to 'do good'!
No tax money should EVER go to any NGO! Period. That isn't to say that some NGOs aren't good, honest, and useful, it's just that tax money should not go to them. If it's something the government SHOULD do, then keep it in government. If it's not, let only private funding go to the NGOs.
All these NGO's designed for liberal support that require mass tax $$$ that build radical liberal parties.Board commissioners are making sure their support groups get plenty of tax $$$ to hire more support for voting purposes to hopefully keep the taxaholic liberal parties in power.These taxaholic home wreckers are making clallam co unaffordable and will get more expensive because of their constant tax hikes.Liberal ignorants have property owners in their constant sight for as much $$$ as they can squeeze out. There is only one way to cure these home wreckers and like trump when you have bad elected & players get rid of them asap.
Guessing this is how Commissioner Ozias gets to operate. Mind you the language added was in 2025 from state legislation. Another fine example of how the state is controlled by circular power. The sickness in Clallam County is largely because of the Democratically controlled legislature.
(2) No state officer or state employee may participate in a transaction involving the state in his or her official capacity with a person of which the officer or employee is an officer, agent, employee, or member, or in which the officer or employee owns a beneficial interest, except that an officer or employee of an institution of higher education may serve as an officer, agent, employee, or member, or on the board of directors, board of trustees, advisory board, or committee or review panel for any nonprofit institute, foundation, or fund-raising entity; and may serve as a member of an advisory board, committee, or review panel for a governmental or other nonprofit entity.
Written with legalese with INTENTION so the NOziases of the world can LEGALLY, but not LAWFULLY, infiltrate, manipulate, obfuscate, lie, cheat and steal! It's on purpose.😈
There are goals to change the racial make up of a community. They used FEMA funds for climate migrants. It does not surprise me there is a non-profit push to make sure minorities get home loans..Its all about DEI these days. Hopefully its just another money laundering scheme for their Dean Witter portfolio....
Something I wanted to point out in your podcast about the anonymous student’s public comment.
I did a reverse image search on Google of the picture that was mentioned of the mock trial. Here’s what I find interesting: that picture came up attached to the Sequim Gazette, since that is where the photo originated, but it was also attached to another Watchdog article and not the Blindfold Removed article.
Now, if the student commenter wasn’t fed the information they read, why did they not reference this earlier article with the same picture, which includes a caption crediting it to the Sequim Gazette? Why did they only reference the article that included a section about a local resident wearing a hat promoting Trump as a pedophile? Plus, wouldn’t it be up to the Sequim Gazette to reach out to CCWD and ask that the picture be taken down for copyright issues?
Kind of Fischy if you ask me. LOL.
Unfortunately because the student commenter stated they were part of the mock trials, that outed the relationship they have with someone who is 100% against the Watchdog, raising doubt in my mind that they were speaking from a place impartiality. I applaud them for speaking up and going through the motions, but I do question, just like the Watchdog, if they were speaking for themselves or if someone fed them the information.
I remember being 15 and saying lots of things, and believing people in authority, because I didn’t know any better; maybe I was the only 15 year old in the history of the world who was like that, but I doubt it; especially considering the frontal lobe isn’t fully developed in 15-year-olds.
I agree with you, CJ, it is too convenient, a student/teacher/mentor relationship. Good for the student having the courage to speak in public, but to be coached to proxy for your mentor is not appropriate behavior. Plus, I didn't really understand the comment, except the tone was directed at Jeff personally. I liked your pun.
Shame on those Clallam County Charter Review Commissioners for the castigation of a duly elected fellow commissioner. Instead of mentoring and encouraging fresh ideas, you made it clear that there is no room for opinions other than yours. Opposing ideas are to be immediately dismissed, whether from a commissioner or public commentor. I recently asked you to critique your work of the last year, one commissioner responded, and I repeat the request. Stare into the abyss.
@JeffTozzer, thank you for playing my public comment. As you’ve mentioned before that you don’t regularly listen to your own podcasts, I understand that it can be difficult to sit through one’s own public remarks.
I am genuinely grateful for our Constitution and for a system of government that—while imperfect—remains the best mechanism we have for self-governance. It provides a structure where the governed have a voice, and those elected to govern are obligated to hear that voice and translate it into policy for the public good.
Below is what I read, offered for anyone to use or adapt as a template in other public venues where it may be appropriate.
Clallam County Land Acknowledgment
I would like to begin by acknowledging the place where we are meeting today — Clallam County, Washington, including the West End, where I live, work, and raise my family.
I acknowledge that this land, like all places on Earth, has been shaped by countless generations of human beings. Over time immemorial, people have migrated, settled, cooperated, and conflicted across this region, leaving layered histories of creation, loss, and survival.
The history of this place, like the history of human societies everywhere, includes periods of growth and hardship, cooperation and conflict, continuity and change. These experiences are part of the broader human story that has shaped landscapes, communities, and systems of governance worldwide.
I acknowledge this history not to assign inherited blame or elevate any group as morally singular, but to recognize our shared human capacity for harm and for resilience.
I offer this acknowledgment in the hope that remembering the full human story — honestly and humbly — strengthens how we live together now in Clallam County: with responsibility, dignity, and care for one another, for our civic institutions, and for the land we all share.
It was a great public comment, a great piece of writing. Well done!
The commissioners did not answer yesterday's email. Today's question is:
Dear Commissioners,
When a commissioner promotes a nonprofit from the dais, should the public expect that any leadership or board role they hold in that organization will be disclosed on the record?
All three commissioners can be reached by emailing the Clerk of the Board at loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov
Reader Note: Why This Mock Reply Is Being Shared
The response below is a modeled example of a lawful, good-governance reply that an individual county commissioner could provide to a public question like the one posed here.
It is intentionally written to show:
1. How a commissioner can acknowledge a public concern without speaking for the full Commission
2. How individual commissioners may express their own views and propose specific solutions
3. How those ideas must then be brought forward through an open public meeting before any decision is made
4. How transparency and ethics issues can be addressed without avoidance or overreach
The goal is to model accountable leadership, clear process, and public-facing transparency in local government.
Subject: Re: Disclosure When Promoting Nonprofits from the Dais
Dear Mr. Tozzer,
Thank you for your question regarding disclosure when a county commissioner promotes or highlights a nonprofit organization during an official meeting.
I want to be clear at the outset that no single commissioner can make decisions or establish policy on behalf of the Board outside of an open public meeting. Under Clallam County Code, each commissioner is an independently elected official and may express individual views, but actions of the Board must occur collectively and in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Clallam County Code [CCC] § 3.01.030).
Speaking only for myself, I believe the public should reasonably expect transparency when a commissioner promotes or endorses a nonprofit organization from the dais. Specifically, I believe any leadership, board, or fiduciary role a commissioner holds with that organization should be disclosed on the record. Even when a relationship does not rise to the level of a statutory conflict of interest, disclosure helps avoid the appearance of impropriety and supports public trust in local government (Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington [MRSC], n.d.-a).
As an individual commissioner, I intend to bring forward the following proposed governance practices for discussion by the full Commission in an open public meeting:
On-the-Record Disclosure
When a commissioner references or promotes a nonprofit organization in an official capacity, that commissioner should disclose any leadership or board role they hold with that organization at the time of the comment.
Annual Public Disclosure
Commissioners should maintain a publicly accessible list of nonprofit boards or leadership roles they serve in, updated annually, consistent with best practices for ethics and transparency (MRSC, n.d.-b).
Clear Recusal Expectations
When matters before the Commission directly affect a nonprofit with which a commissioner has a leadership or fiduciary role, that relationship should be disclosed, and recusal should occur where appropriate. MRSC guidance emphasizes that abstention alone may not fully address public perception concerns; proactive disclosure is a critical component of ethical governance (Doar, 2022).
These proposed practices are consistent with Washington State ethics law and MRSC guidance, which emphasize that transparency and disclosure are essential not only to prevent actual conflicts of interest, but also to maintain public confidence in governmental decision-making (MRSC, n.d.-a; MRSC, n.d.-c).
I welcome public input on these ideas and encourage community members to share their perspectives when this topic is brought forward for public discussion. Governance functions best when expectations are clearly stated, openly debated, and shaped through public participation.
Thank you for raising this issue and for your continued engagement in civic oversight.
Sincerely,
[Commissioner Name]
Clallam County Commissioner
(Individual opinion; not a statement of Board policy)
References (APA 7)
Clallam County Code. (n.d.). CCC 3.01.030 — Board of county commissioners: Authority and duties.
https://clallam.county.codes/CCC/3.01.030
Doar, S. (2022, February 22). Resolving financial conflicts of interest: Is abstaining from voting enough?
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington.
https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-insight/february-2022/resolving-financial-conflicts-of-interest
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. (n.d.-a). Ethics and conflicts of interest — Officials.
https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/officials/ethics/conflicts-of-interest
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. (n.d.-b). Local codes of ethics.
https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/personnel/ethics/codes-of-ethics
Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. (n.d.-c). Conflicts of interest: Court decisions and AG opinions.
https://mrsc.org/explore-topics/decisions-agos/topics/conflicts-of-interest-court-decisions-and-agos
What a cracking good idea. I agree that leading with what the citizens expect is a fine example how to approach this.
I think the Commissioners, however, are in new territory and don't know how to respond or deal with public interest, or scrutiny.
Being reasonable, as the example suggests, would go a long way.
MK, I agree that the Comms are not used to so much public input. They would be wise beyond their years in office to follow Dr. Sarah's suggestions.
Denise, I second and third that. They haven't really EVER been challenged by a collective group of citizens who were made aware of what is going on. It's always been some sort of smoke and mirror agenda with little to known transparency.
Thank you, Jeff, for digging into this. I felt uncomfortable at that meeting. Watching the promotion of Giving Tuesday made me ask myself: Why and how is this government business? You answered my question: It's all about Ozias. Doesn't he realize that this is shamefully biased and inappropriate? Taxpaying citizens don't get a seat at the table, but certain people with certain titles get access to the public podium. This is why, for years now, I don't give money to any charities anymore. Too much corruption. I prefer to help out in other ways. Besides, it's looking like my taxes are funding charitable NGOs and non-profits more than the basic necessary services. Despite all the news, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
He seems to share attributes with other idealogues we're familiar with. Occupy a position of public trust to further various agenda.
The goal and agenda is Olympia and climbing the political ladder.
I really don’t understand why we have so many NGO’s in this county. I’ve talked to many of my friends who work in government all around our state and they can’t believe for such a small county why we have so many.
It reminds me of money laundering
Years ago many of the churches took care of much of this. Why does the county spend so much of our tax payer money to these organizations? There’s many people who donate to organizations including me after I examine where the money goes.
I feel our county needs to tighten their belts and give relief to the tax payer. Don’t get me wrong our county needs help but not by making more people homeless, no job, etc, why does you think you people don’t move here and so many are leaving this county and state
Chris, my reaction was identical.I had no idea it has become what appears to be a substantial industry (for lack of a better term) in our county. I am sure the majority of residents have no idea how intertwined the governance of these NGOs are. Everyone can choose to do whatever they want with their funds. However supporting local businesses which grow and pay TAXES would be a better choice. To early to compose this properly.
Exactly, why is government so entangled with this? If we dig into all the money that the county has given, I bet we’d all be surprised and frustrated.
Yes, but more like. Pissed off....
while being pissed on, by the Kommissars!😈
I'm thinking we would not be surprised. Its a scam, and a few are making a lot of money
Wasn't there an NGO map published about a year go, showing how intertwined they all are?
I bet the incestuous nature of it all would break the best link analysis tool out there.
https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/1878601175052046460?referrer=grok.com
https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/1886647920566636637?referrer=grok.com
https://x.com/DataRepublican/status/1888438050231103559?referrer=grok.com
I have no doubt that the local NGOs' donor/donee graphs look similar
It's a tangled web indeed. When people talk about disenfranchised voters, this is the epidemy of that trope.
Well! I’ve always been one to curse pulling weeds and buttercups and those scotch brooms, those roots won’t come out. No one else may admit to it but it takes Roundup to get to them! Still not the answer because some seem to find a way to survive… it’s a start to cleaning them out however…
Some people simply volunteer to put their emotions into action, others see an opportunity to make money because of their emotions. The two are not the same.
And the real do-gooders are often completely naive.😊
We obviously have been targeted by the NWO for decades because they want to social-engineer us off the land and control all access and resources...they have targeted the entire West Coast and Hawaii, especially, because the wild and natural beauty and diversity are 'precious' and 'need' to be preserved...and we are 'incapable' of 'governing' ourselves in the manner that the NWO needs us to. Or something VERY close to that!🤪
The NGO's-NPO's are the thin, silent wedges they drive into society and secretly, quietly TAKE OVER by usurping and taking over governance while appearing to 'do good'!
Pretty effective, isn't it?😱
Just plain sad what some fall for...in the guise of altruism!
BINGO!
DOGE?
The ones moving here are the ones benefitting from the horrible programs laundering the money...they aren't taxpayers, 🤔
funny, I had a nice conversation about the commissioners with one of their supporters, she said Mark had lost his way in recent years!
I've not known of him longer to have witnessed his current corrupt condition.
That aside,
Merry Christmas to you and loved ones!
Merry Christmas to you and your friends & family Jeff Tozzer~!
Merry Christmas to all of the good folks on The Clallam County Watchdog who play such a positive role to help our community~!
Sincerely, Mike
Thank you Jeff for starting CCWD and all your tireless effort. Thanks to all who are supporting you in everyway.
Merry Christmas to all and a less taxing new Year.
No tax money should EVER go to any NGO! Period. That isn't to say that some NGOs aren't good, honest, and useful, it's just that tax money should not go to them. If it's something the government SHOULD do, then keep it in government. If it's not, let only private funding go to the NGOs.
So much blatant corruption and so many conflicts of interests.
Disgusting and evil actions by entitled 'shoe-ins'.
Very disturbing.😳
All these NGO's designed for liberal support that require mass tax $$$ that build radical liberal parties.Board commissioners are making sure their support groups get plenty of tax $$$ to hire more support for voting purposes to hopefully keep the taxaholic liberal parties in power.These taxaholic home wreckers are making clallam co unaffordable and will get more expensive because of their constant tax hikes.Liberal ignorants have property owners in their constant sight for as much $$$ as they can squeeze out. There is only one way to cure these home wreckers and like trump when you have bad elected & players get rid of them asap.
Thanks for the Christmas wish Jeff!
Guessing this is how Commissioner Ozias gets to operate. Mind you the language added was in 2025 from state legislation. Another fine example of how the state is controlled by circular power. The sickness in Clallam County is largely because of the Democratically controlled legislature.
https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5143-S.SL.pdf?cite=2025%20c%20377%20s%203
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=42.52&full=true#42.52.030
(2) No state officer or state employee may participate in a transaction involving the state in his or her official capacity with a person of which the officer or employee is an officer, agent, employee, or member, or in which the officer or employee owns a beneficial interest, except that an officer or employee of an institution of higher education may serve as an officer, agent, employee, or member, or on the board of directors, board of trustees, advisory board, or committee or review panel for any nonprofit institute, foundation, or fund-raising entity; and may serve as a member of an advisory board, committee, or review panel for a governmental or other nonprofit entity.
Written with legalese with INTENTION so the NOziases of the world can LEGALLY, but not LAWFULLY, infiltrate, manipulate, obfuscate, lie, cheat and steal! It's on purpose.😈
Just because it is legal does not make it ethical ...
The radical's playbook, just change the definition.
Thank you Robert...I would have hit "like" but it's hard to like that kind of corruption!
There are goals to change the racial make up of a community. They used FEMA funds for climate migrants. It does not surprise me there is a non-profit push to make sure minorities get home loans..Its all about DEI these days. Hopefully its just another money laundering scheme for their Dean Witter portfolio....
Something I wanted to point out in your podcast about the anonymous student’s public comment.
I did a reverse image search on Google of the picture that was mentioned of the mock trial. Here’s what I find interesting: that picture came up attached to the Sequim Gazette, since that is where the photo originated, but it was also attached to another Watchdog article and not the Blindfold Removed article.
Here is the article Google images found the picture in, which is from April 27, 2025: https://www.ccwatchdog.com/p/weaponized-at-taxpayer-expense
Now, if the student commenter wasn’t fed the information they read, why did they not reference this earlier article with the same picture, which includes a caption crediting it to the Sequim Gazette? Why did they only reference the article that included a section about a local resident wearing a hat promoting Trump as a pedophile? Plus, wouldn’t it be up to the Sequim Gazette to reach out to CCWD and ask that the picture be taken down for copyright issues?
Kind of Fischy if you ask me. LOL.
Unfortunately because the student commenter stated they were part of the mock trials, that outed the relationship they have with someone who is 100% against the Watchdog, raising doubt in my mind that they were speaking from a place impartiality. I applaud them for speaking up and going through the motions, but I do question, just like the Watchdog, if they were speaking for themselves or if someone fed them the information.
I remember being 15 and saying lots of things, and believing people in authority, because I didn’t know any better; maybe I was the only 15 year old in the history of the world who was like that, but I doubt it; especially considering the frontal lobe isn’t fully developed in 15-year-olds.
Great podcast and article!
Wow, Nancy Drew has nothing on you! This is still rattling around in my brain, so I bet we haven't heard the last of it from me :)
More has come to light as well, and I may address it in another podcast sometime.
When my husband was at the interview with you, afterwards he told me I’m like a Nancy Drew Carey, and I’m fine with that.
I agree with you, CJ, it is too convenient, a student/teacher/mentor relationship. Good for the student having the courage to speak in public, but to be coached to proxy for your mentor is not appropriate behavior. Plus, I didn't really understand the comment, except the tone was directed at Jeff personally. I liked your pun.
Merry Christmas Jeff, and everyone else who reads and comments on CCWD!
Sent today to CRC
Shame on those Clallam County Charter Review Commissioners for the castigation of a duly elected fellow commissioner. Instead of mentoring and encouraging fresh ideas, you made it clear that there is no room for opinions other than yours. Opposing ideas are to be immediately dismissed, whether from a commissioner or public commentor. I recently asked you to critique your work of the last year, one commissioner responded, and I repeat the request. Stare into the abyss.