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Robert's avatar

Jeff, this roundup collectively tells me that a "progressive" agenda dominates the Clallam and Jefferson counties political landscape. The track record of such governance is obvious to anyone paying attention -- higher taxes for the working folk, declining educational outcomes, and Looney Tunes-esque craziness. As for Mark Ozias, as a public employee, in any sane business world his lack of transparency re: his whereabouts on a work day and what he accomplished on that day should result in serious disciplinary action. But of course, it won't -- at least not until election time, one hopes. Thanks for keeping the folk abreast on issues the local media can't, or won't, cover.

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Eric Fehrmann's avatar

Where's Ozias? (Waldo) Working his way to Olympia? Maybe being adopted by S'klallam tribe? Buttering up to one of his boards? Working to improve the economy of Clallam County? Working on promoting himself?

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Jennifer's avatar

Eric, read where I wrote, La Suggs wants to lower the blood quantum. Also, you are correct, there are ways to get non-natives adopted. That would be quite the carrot to hold out to someone.

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J R Hall's avatar

To be fair, many tribes are now doing this. Even in Alaska

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Jennifer's avatar

JRHall, Hi, thanks for your input, always welcomed! Ask yourself why. Follow the money.

The blood quantum will never go up as intermixing happens. At what stage does one not qualify for government support and have to make it on their own? Nobody should be on a welfare system for life. It's not a healthy aim for any society ; )

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Karin Cummins's avatar

If the Indian Tribes wherever they may be located can change treaty language then the "white" man should be able to change or redefine language. To be fair.

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Eric Fehrmann's avatar

I would not be surprised 😮

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Robert James's avatar

We're getting too old to be surprised but still maybe shocked at the breadth, depth and width of 'the swamp'!🤓

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Steve O.'s avatar

For many decades I perceived that I was suffering from paranoid delusions and now I finally realize that I was experiencing "advanced insight".

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Robert James's avatar

How could you tell?

I think he's both arrogant and scared...not a healthy combo!😎

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Steve O.'s avatar

Sadly they always seem to survive.

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No One Important's avatar

I heard that he was under a rock, masturbating....

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Steve O.'s avatar

Once again, I say "Ditto".

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4 reasonable development's avatar

So many of the issues plaguing our cities and towns could be fixed very easily……VOTE! And vote differently. No one needs to know you did just do it and see if the outcome provides a better way of community. The reason why we’re in this mess is because the wrong people elected put us here & it’s time to prove VOTING DIFFERENTLY MATTERS! It’s hard to believe anyone would vote to raise taxes, more government control, poverty & homelessness, children mutilated, communism, socialism, and the list goes on. Keep it simple, make your voice heard at the ballot box.

https://youtu.be/Gcc14JSvPb8

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MK's avatar

From the few citizens I interacted with trying to get petition signatures it was clear that they didn't like how the $5 tax was going down, but getting them interested is a struggle for some reason.

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4 reasonable development's avatar

Giving up for some is much easier than fighting. Fighting takes its toll on people mentally & physically, it’s easy to sit back & let others do it for them. However living with the consequences is the hard part. Voting is the easiest thing to do……VOTE no excuses not to & make it easier for everyone else, so VOTE!

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Robert James's avatar

It takes a wave like Trump got in '24 to overwhelm the corrupt system...we'll find out soon enough what we have.🤓

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Steve O.'s avatar

Robert I was shocked. The silent majority finally became an angry voice in politics.

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Robert James's avatar

I have by no means complete faith in any one 'leader'...strong leaders always emerge during times of crises and often are dictatorial as that is what the people demand (by default) ('Just fix it! Somebody...anybody!')

The conservatives are not all 'conservative' and many are corrupt but it's the only shot we have right now.

It could be fake but Trump and some of his team are espousing higher values and justice...time will tell...revelation without justice is hollow!😎

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Steve O.'s avatar

He needs to terminate the employment of Pam Bondi.

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CAS's avatar

I tried as well and the few people I interacted with didn't like the $5, but didn't want their name put out to the public. They seemed fearful of what would happen to them. That's a sad state we're in...

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Robert James's avatar

It IS the state we're in...I don't know what percentage but it's always a minority that is willing to stand for higher values.

The Charlie Kirk (JFK style) assassination both fired up a lot of (younger) folks, many of whom realize they have no real stake in the game as we have had...and intimidated a lot of folks who curl up like pill bugs.

These are the days when anything goes!

Enjoy the drama!🎭😊🙏🏼

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Jennifer's avatar

MK, I took the shortcut, I made my son's sign it under a dinner compensation. FREE PIZZA!

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MK's avatar

What does one bribe the seniors with 😁

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Robert James's avatar

'Depends'...🤣

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Steve O.'s avatar

That joke stinks.

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Jennifer's avatar

MK, no teeth? Only one way, Boof it.

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Jeff Tozzer's avatar

That could bite you in the ass.

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Jennifer's avatar

Jeff, hindsight ; )

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JJW's avatar

Jennifer, I believe you have hit on an excellent weight loss program.Fool your brain into thinking one has already eaten. Boof it.

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Robert James's avatar

Who knew we would embrace such a goofy-'assed' word????

Have fun!🤩

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Steve O.'s avatar

Question What was offered to the cannibal who was late to dinner? Answer The cold shoulder.

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Robert James's avatar

Apathy and obedience to authority are a lethal combo.

Govt's have a way of making people not want to risk being exposed, so they curl up and hope no one notices...I've surely done it.

The 'standouts' are often persecuted and sometimes martyred and the effect is both inspiring and chilling.

Some small number of people get a fire in the belly and put it on the line.

Most just hope the gestapo don't come for them...but they always do, in the end!

Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." That quote often comes up in the context of new technology.

It applies just as well today as ever it did!

Our society has been coddled and sedated and manipulated and poisoned (mentally, physically and spiritually) for decades...now we see the results.

Be ready for anything, don't fall for anything...in the end, no thing lasts!😎

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Steve O.'s avatar

That observation is very interesting. I think I would prefer the first choice unless I were an important member of the second group.

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Robert James's avatar

No accountability, openly communistic, arrogant, smug and apparently fearful...'Nozias' also has a "can't stop county government' sticker on his laptop...this is a terrifying sign of how far down this road we all are on.

'The man behind the curtain' attends public meetings from secret locations while he openly undermines everything good about Clallam County.

This isn't looking good AT ALL!

The ACLU says they are all for THE RIGHT to gather signatures while openly calling for stopping people from signing them? This is mental illness and evil working hand in hand.

Folks, I don't want to seem too preachy but this is a problem beyond ordinary means to deal with.

I encourage turning to Higher Spiritual values and prayers/meditation (speaking to and listening for Divine Guidance.)

Be certain that the dark forces ruining our county, state and nation ARE counting on THEIR 'gOD' to carry the day for them.

This IS a Spiritual battle and it needs Spiritual means to come to a close.

Spirit can be both light and dark, peaceful or evil...we have to choose...not choosing is a choice.

Suffering is where God-the-Good does the deepest work.

God-the-Good... bless us on our journey through hell!🙏🏼😇😎

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Jennifer's avatar

Robert, you hit that one on the head, "The ACLU says they are all for THE RIGHT to gather signatures while openly calling for stopping people from signing them?"

Thanks for the lead in, they are OXY-MORONS!

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Jennifer's avatar

“And Commissioner French does it too. There's stickers all over his laptop... But...You know, if Daddy does it, pretty soon his little protege will too” CCWD Podcast. I had to laugh it was a

French Tickler

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Jeff Tozzer's avatar

Jennifer, you need to consider doing a stand-up act. You are hilarious!

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Jennifer's avatar

Jeff, this site makes one go from laughing to crying to actually looking forward to a troll to be able to say spittin stupid things ; ) Thank you

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Teresa's avatar

She’s a “Smart

Funny Person”.

The most dangerous kind 🤩

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Teresa's avatar

Hey Jennifer, as petty as this sounds… those stickers, on that laptop…

-destruction of Government Property.

😁

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Steve O.'s avatar

I see the analogy. Those devises never functioned properly. Gen Z would probably not understand the concept which would be considered patriarchal.

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Chris Clark's avatar

Robert, I noticed the sticker also, he’s letting us know that he doesn’t care, a little cocky isn’t he

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Steve O.'s avatar

This is a very good time to curse Adam and Eve.

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Steve O.'s avatar

Also the snake.

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John Bowen's avatar

To the people who look at this blog and say oh the people on here are ranting this or that .No.people on here are good citizens which is required in democracy .Always questioning what is going on demanding transparency ..We see the math doesn't add up how can.it when the main employer in CC is government how is that sustainable ? Where is the money coming from.to pay all the salaries , retirement benefits ? 50k.a month to admin at OMC is absolutely insane who wouldn't question that ? The people on this blog have common sense and see the policies of CC. have taken P.A. way way down hill. Self evident with being the third OD deaths in the state , the abuse of minors at our hospital ,now parks .,homeless everywhere eleventh poorest city in the state making it no.longer Port but Poor Angeles .The over regulation ,high taxes that has closed small businesses which has created shuttered buildings which generated taxes to pay government ? The addiction of Greed has taken over the state government. and filtered down to our County .Where it's never enough always wanting more,more money more pet projects .Greed one of the seven deadly sins an addiction .Just like fire it consumes everything in its path only leaving destruction .

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Chris Clark's avatar

John, the sad part is many seniors have had to tightened their belts already, now it’s going to be worse. You’ll see an actual increase at the food banks I believe.

I’ve tightened my belts already to afford these taxes on property but now I’ll be watching every penny on what I buy

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John Bowen's avatar

Yes I know I see seniors some on YouTube have to live in their cars now sad Who have worked their whole lives Who could ever imagined that thirty years ago inflation could ever be this high who could have known ? Now we have a whole generation that know they will never be able to have the life their parents had .Spread the word people have to get involved in what's going on .

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Kristin's avatar

Yep and too poor to move and too poor to stay is where a lot of us are. Next step is the car. :(

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Jennifer's avatar

Chris Wow, why aren't the Commissioners reading these words?

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Chris Clark's avatar

Because they aren’t involved with their constituents, they only care about themselves, the tribe, and the NGO’s

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Robert James's avatar

Sad but true, John Bowen!🙏🏼

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Denise Lapio's avatar

Ugh! My brain hurts. Some of Dexter's comments sound more like score points in a beauty pagent rather than a fight for an elected position. As for the stickers defaming public property, the basic question is: Why does Ozias think that he's above the law? Keep the laptop clean and ready for the next Commissioner. Hint, hint. Thanks, Jeff. You always look out for us here in CC.

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MK's avatar

I'll vote for you Denise!

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Robert James's avatar

He does it because THERE IS NO LAW...if it isn't enforced...it doesn't exist...it's a paper tiger...they have flaunted the constitution (which they despise and are intent on abolishing and writing their own version) for many years with no consequence and the voting system is corrupt...not a shadow of a doubt...why would CC be any different than anywhere else?

Both sides corrupt elections, by the way...the Bush debacle with the 'dangling chads' and all that bullshit....elections have been tampered and 'thrown' since the beginning...whoever has the biggest sign, the biggest guns, the most property, the most money, etc!

It's an old problem and always results in violent revolution and/or complete collapse and subjugation.

It's easier to just watch...until it's not!😎

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Denise Lapio's avatar

There was a movie short made in 1940 about how to cheat to win an election. And all of it is still true 85 years later! It's a classic!

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Chasing Dirt's avatar

Ozias' defacing of the publicly-owned computer violates RCW 9a.48. As defined in 9a.48.100 section (1) "Physical damage" also includes any diminution in the value of any property as the consequence of an act and the cost to repair any physical damage. Part of the legal definition of "diminution" covers the reduction of market value to an object.

Further, RCW 9A.48.090 Malicious mischief in the third degree. (1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the third degree if he or she: (a) Knowingly and maliciously causes physical damage to the property of another, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first or second degree; or (b) Writes, paints, or draws any inscription, figure, or mark of any type on any public or private building or other structure or any real or personal property owned by any other person unless the person has obtained the express permission of the owner or operator of the property, under circumstances not amounting to malicious mischief in the first or second degree. (2) Malicious mischief in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.

Further still, RCW 9A.48.080 Malicious mischief in the second degree. (1) A person is guilty of malicious mischief in the second degree if he or she knowingly and maliciously: (a) Causes physical damage to the property of another in an amount exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars;

(2) Malicious mischief in the second degree is a class C felony.

If the total of the laptop and the expense to restore it to its original condition exceeds $250, then that's Malicious mischief in the second degree, a class C felony. At the very least, his defacement of public property clearly constitutes Malicious mischief in the third degree, a gross misdemeanor.

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Eve So's avatar

N🚫zias!

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MK's avatar

Now there's a bumper sticker to sell.

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Robert James's avatar

STICKERS!!!!! BRILLIANT!

I'll order 10!

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Eve So's avatar

Someone artistsic could do one with like a photo negative of his mug and it would sell!

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MK's avatar

I'd go to each coffee shop around and have them fill it.

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Jeff Tozzer's avatar

Usually, I'd think someone should report this to the Sheriff, but we are finding out that only the "Clallam Concierge Service" gets responses from the Sheriff.

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MK's avatar

At some point CC will likely surplus of this device and whatever residual value it brings will be diminished vs one that has no stickers and is clean.

So he treats public property, like he treats us.

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Robert James's avatar

Where is the ethics committee, guided by Higher Principles?

What kind of humanoid 'leadership' would self-vote to eliminate oversight, supervision, accountability?

It wasn't 'Nozias' who voted to eliminate ethics...but he sure knew an opportunity when he saw it.

'You mean I can have control over the entire county and do anything I want and nobody can stop me????' "CAN'T STOP COUNTY GOVERNMENT" with a ticking clock symbol on 'the Nozias laptop'! The time appears to be 12:22...any significance to that symbolism?

If we are waiting for 'selection season' we are waiting too long!

Now we push the homeless encampments around the board like two pawns both holding the game in 'check'.

I have to surrender to God on this one. No human solution is going to end this game!🙏🏼

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Jennifer's avatar

Chasing Dirt Ozias has his own Revised Code of Washington RCW (i)Dn(t)K(a)R. It's special.

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Robert James's avatar

Isn't 'specialness' special? Too bad it ruins societies!

ACIM talks a lot about how 'special relationships' are limiting and counter-productive.

It's not an easy topic as we all want to believe we are 'special'.😇

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Jennifer's avatar

Challenger Marolee Smith Dvorak is running against Mayor Dexter. One wants to exacerbate our county in crisis, the other wants to alleviate our county in crisis. Who would you vote for?

Quotes are copied from 8/5/25 Primary Voters’ Pamphlet.

STATEMENT MAROLEE “MIMI”...”Changes made by our local city government seem arbitrary - with no thought to the citizen’s needs or desires...You are not represented if your voice is not heard...Who is listened to? The taxpayers? Or expensive, never-ending consultants and NGO’s?...Why is the council’s first public comment limited to “agenda items only”?...All city councils, everywhere, have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the constituents...I promise, I care”

STATEMENT KATE DEXTER...”During these turbulent times, we need thoughtful, steady leadership...when Port Angeles led with policies that helped struggling households and businesses...I’ve provided a space for respectful discourse, where everyone has the opportunity to speak and be heard...I support programs such as REdisCOVERY, Community Paramedicine, and Operation Shielding Hope...I look forward to Continuing the important work that we have begun...I humbly ask for your vote.”

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MK's avatar

Hey Kate.

What are "these turbulent times?"

Life is turbulent, you're just talking the same gibberish as Suggs hoping that people don't have to a brain and can discern the disparity between words and reality. And I'm unclear what policies you've championed for businesses that have resulted in a thriving town.

I don't believe you because under your leadership the city isn't doing better.

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Kathy's avatar

The latest Jamestown S'Klallam newsletter has an article on Suggs' running for PA council. Here are a few quotes - see anything here that has anything to do with running a city? (I'd say water is important but I know she only cares about the benefit to her tribe when it comes to that subject).

“I ask for your vote for Position 1 of the City of Port Angeles Council, to continue the great work of City Council, represent our ancestors in a leadership capacity, and strengthen Tribal government relations.”

“As a council member, my priority is preserving the City’s sole source of water (Elwha River)."

“We have a lot of work to do in our community to advocate for democracy, free speech, protection of state voting laws, advocate for reduction of gun violence, protecting immigrants, helping non-profits survive reduction of federal grant funds, protection of due process,”

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MK's avatar
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Blah blah blah blah. That generational knowledge she has isn't impressive. Under her tenure PA isn't doing better. That's the true measure. New candidate please.

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Chris Clark's avatar

She’s worried about PA’s water, maybe you shouldn’t of taken the dams out

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Robert James's avatar

At least the upper should be rebuilt to modern standards...no significant fishery exists above that reach.🤓

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Robert James's avatar

What a lying gasbag... Suggs...every one of her points in the last paragraph are the opposite of what she says.

Undemocratic/Autocratic means of control, suppression of any dissent, corruption of voting laws, destruction of 2A, impoverishing immigrants or handing out largesse without merit, propping up the corrupt NGO's stealing our govt's, complete overthrow of 'due process'.

Nightmares and Daymares are made of these!

The inversion of truth is complete in our local govt's.

Time for CHANGE, because the change we're getting... is catastrophic!🤮

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Jennifer's avatar

Robert, here's Ron Allen's newest: "I have been working with our legal counsel to address some technical corrections that strengthen our governing document such as changing the reference

of “members” to “citizens.” I have been consistent

in noting to ALL Tribes that we are not organizations

or associations. We are “Tribal Governments” and

legal governments among the family of American

political system"

I think he's getting ready for Trump who will be challenging the Fourteenth Amendment and what constitutes citizenship.

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Robert James's avatar

How does she plan on 'preserving' the river?

Who is trying to destroy it?

These folks are clearly narcissistic and deranged with vengeance, disguised in do-gooder robes!😱

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MK's avatar

She's got a bag full of tribal throw-down red herring.

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Robert James's avatar

A gas-bag full!

Gaslighting on Maximum setting.🙃

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Teresa's avatar

by kicking us off our properties with fines, fee, taxes, FIRE, etc.

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Jennifer's avatar

Robert, it's a plan to "own" the river. Somehow they will try to prove their instinctual DNA gives them the superior knowledge to be stewards to own and manage it.

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Robert James's avatar

My in'stincts' tell me something 'stinks'...and it ain't the salmon...although they are pretty putrid right now, they pale in comparison to the politics!🥸

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Jennifer's avatar

Kathy, I read it yesterday too. I was going to quote just what you quoted, especially, “As a council member, my priority is preserving the City’s sole source of water (Elwha River)."

Anytime the I see or hear the Tribe mention "water" my Spidey Senses are alerted, Thanks for quoting their newsletter. Ron Allen said a mouthful too!

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Kathy's avatar

The one that really gets me is using city council to strengthen tribal government relations. Maybe she should stay in her own sovereign lane if that's what she thinks city council is for.

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Robert James's avatar

She knows that's what it's there for...that's why She's there!

Tampering with 'blood quantums' IS RACISM!

Everything they say and do is an inversion, perversion, diversion, or subversion...it's how they roll!

They can be trusted to do exactly what they are doing...for Their best interests.

My paternal grandfolks believed 'politics is dirty, leave it to the politicians'...I don't know if they voted.

My Dad was a Young Republican and a John Bircher and put a lot of energy into meetings and donating and trying to get people interested in making a political difference by voting strictly Republican...some of the biggest crooks ever have flown the Republican flag!

Both sides are heavily compromised and corrupted by power and money...this is a Psychological/Spiritual battle being played out in the temporal realm here on Earth and perhaps elsewhere.

I have participated and not participated in politics over the years...it never seemed to make any difference, so I joined the ranks of apathy and disinterest.

Now, a senior with fixed income it ALL affects me, all at once and the closer I get to the end, the less shits I give! George Carlin is my hero as much as George Washington.

Let 'er rip!😎

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Jennifer's avatar

Kathy, I think we discussed this at one time, but, this is what she said, "Tribal Council Election Statement: Candidate - LaTrisha Suggs Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe 8 November 2024

I support lowering blood quantum for citizenship. The path to make this happen will come from community input and discussion along with analysis of how this change will impact existing services, & how those services will change to meet the needs of a larger population. I also feel it is vital to maintain the level of service to our existing population while looking at ways to EXPAND CITIZENSHIP. The Tribe should be inclusive of direct Jamestown S’Klallam descendants who are actively involved in our community.

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Teresa's avatar

Her priority is “preserving the City’s sole water source.. “

The Elwa.

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Chris Clark's avatar

I’m old, back in the day we never had all these NGO’s, there was people helping people, churches, etc. why do we need all these NGO’s? This is making to many people lazy, the younger ones won’t work, why should they when there is so much for free

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CAS's avatar

Lots of folks making $$ thru the NGO's.

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Robert James's avatar

NGO's are the agents of the NWO...that's all there is to it...Kruschev said they would take us without firing a shot...we didn't take it seriously!

The NWO aren't communists, they USE communism to overtake, destroy, murder and clear the way for their NWO...the psychopathic leaders like Pol Pot, Kruschev, Stalin, Lenin, Mao and all the rest weren't communists...they were psychotic power mongers who used communism to bring their terrifying agendas onto the people and secure their power and lifestyle.

One could say it's demonic!🙏🏼😇😎

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Robert James's avatar

One more thing...I think I'm getting a 'bi-graine' headache!🤕🤣

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Jennifer's avatar

Robert, which one do you treat first?

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Robert James's avatar

Narcan up the nose first...then the boof!🤣

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Jennifer's avatar

Technically that would make you a 'bi-boofer'

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Dr. Sarah's avatar

It’s sad to say that PA middle school has better numbers than Fork’s Middle School. I sat in the school board meeting with the 2024/2025 school year report and our kiddos are 70% NOT meeting standards! So when I heard that PA had 30% NOT meeting standards I had to do a double take, because we were presented 30% as well, but it was the percentage of kiddos meeting standards. Wow, what an eye opener on the disparities within our county. Not to mention how DATA (that’s for you @JeffTozzer) is presented impacts the narrative positively or negatively.

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Robert James's avatar

'data sets' aren't necessarily 'truth' either, just sayin'!

They can be manipulated or 'misundercalculated' for political purposes.

Not saying the numbers here are wrong...who knows who's counting and why?😎

We know that standards have been lowered and if the lower standards aren't being met, that's a double whammy!😱

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Jennifer's avatar

MK, no can do. It says "Get 4 weeks of unlimited digital access for $1"

Can anyone spare a dollar? I'm the one on the corner, don't own a car. My cardboard sign says "need gas money"

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MK's avatar

I used a "private" or "incognito" tab most web browsers offer

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Jennifer's avatar

Our commissioners use the same language : )

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Chris Clark's avatar

Could that be because of so many bilingual kids?

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Carolyn Warvel's avatar

There is no way that a company that does business throughout the state can start collecting taxes using the technology we have today in 19 days. When I opened business here, I had to start collecting sales tax for digital downloads and subscriptions. I have two different websites with different payment systems. I conducted extensive research to determine how I could make this possible. I discovered that there are limited options, and the available ones are expensive. (They have to keep up with the ever-changing tax rates of every country, state, county, and township.) The companies that process taxes charge more than credit card companies do to process the payments. If you sell outside your county, you must have a program that can recognize the county to which you are selling and determine the appropriate charge. This is especially expensive for small businesses with limited sales within the state, as they are subject to a minimum fee. My company operates nationwide, and I conduct only a few sales in the state of Washington. As a result, I incur a significant expense in collecting taxes for these few transactions. I, too, have had to increase my prices to cover the ongoing cost of the tax-collecting app and the time it takes to submit the payment. All for sending in less than $20 a month in taxes. If it were possible, I would not allow sales in states that require me to collect sales tax, as it would save me money. However, at this time, that isn't even possible. Washington needs to examine the burden this places on small businesses, especially online businesses. If you own a small online business, I suggest you avoid moving to a state that requires you to collect taxes on digital products.

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MK's avatar

The state progressives clearly showed their disconnect with this new tax when they included non-profits. People like you are what makes economies work, and they could care less about you.

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Denise Lapio's avatar

Thank you for sharing, Carolyn. We need to know real people suffering real consequences. I wish you luck.

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Robert James's avatar

Thanks, Carolyn...their plan is working exactly as they designed it to...no accidents...they are not 'disconnected', they are being compensated for carrying out the NWO plan.

Not all of them are conscious of it but they are being used as useful idiots to fulfill an agenda. This is a Boston Tea Party moment but what do we have to 'throw' in the ocean in protest?

I have some ideas, but we're probably not ready yet!

I have NO idea how bad it has to get before 'en masse' gets involved....it's close but who knows how close?😎

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Michael Heath's avatar

Great work Jeff Tozzer~!

Keeping tabs on the highly questionable shenanigans going on in our community is a real gift and many really appreciate your efforts more than you will ever know~! The criminals in the Washington state government are struggling to replace their usual theft of funds from the federal government that are being choked off due to the new administration's great efforts in common sense fiscal management, so I am sure that we will see more & more service industries being taxed until we can get rid of the criminals everywhere in our governmental systems. I find it sad and despicable that anyone would prioritize "gender-affirming care" at the tragically mis-managed OMC, so Laurie Force won't be getting any support from us! I hope that ALL Americans can now see the lethal threat of these criminals within America who have ties to the socialist/communist/Marxist/Leninist (satanic) publications and those who are affiliated with them because these are the very people who are "the enemy from within" America who we are all being attacked by & who we are ALL fighting against~! We can't afford any of these people in positions of power ever again~! Obviously, we need to get rid of the criminals in our current city & county management positions who are intentionally harming us, because they have well proven themselves to be incapable of handling the most important city business, especially policing the homeless problem to keep the community safe~! If we fail to remove the losers and incompetents from the Sequim government, there will be a great many more tragic outcomes and crimes of all types being committed. Enough is more than enough already~! Thanks largely to Jeff Tozzer and The Clallam County Watchdog, great folks have the opportunity to make themselves better known, and Marolee Smith Dvorak has been a local treasure of compassionate common-sense reasoning that is a complete contrast to the criminals and fools that darken the doorways of our local government systems. Directly due to the horrific COVID & fake deadly "vaccine" mass murder genocide of the criminals of humanity, our family is one of the MANY millions that are struggling financially, however we recently signed up to support Marolee Smith Dvorak Online, and we are currently looking for some money to support her excellent efforts~! We are already doing our best to help quite a few folks who are suffering economically, however "we" can't allow these criminals in government to succeed in financially choking us all out with their endless taxes and fees that are clearly their attempt to keep us from supporting the great folks in our community to replace the criminals in government~!!! We don't live in Port Angeles, but obviously everyone needs to support the honest Constitutionally minded folks wherever they are and, in any way possible~! Marolee Smith Dvorak's recent push to free our children from the sick oppressive criminals in big government that have criminalized their right to work and build character, MUST be stopped immediately~! We can no longer afford to be tricked by these criminals who scream about their "compassion" but act FAR from compassionate towards the majority when they get into power~! I can't think of many things more anti-American and grossly vile & disgusting than the criminal organization of the ACLU and especially their "snitch line" that encourages the worst criminal element within America to destroy the fabric of society~! Mark Ozias and his rotten cronies need to be removed from any positions in government and hopefully run out of town never to return to our beautiful community~! There is no place for the wretched low life "snitches" who are nothing more than filthy cowards who slither around creating trouble where none exists~! No one has the right to harm others for doing their duty as Americans~! The local disgraceful Jamestown tribal government has many times and, in many ways, proven that they can't be trusted and are FAR from good stewards of our community, even by their own tribal members accounts, so God willing this sick "tribal system of endless special privileges" will soon be eliminated by the federal government as they continue to eliminate the criminals of humanity evil matrix of endless suffering and death... Bi Week~? Does anyone really care~? Any decent civilized society acknowledges that folks are different in many ways, but those who feel the need to constantly shove their differences down everyone's throats are just making no problems & small problems bigger, and that goes for racial differences, sexual differences, cultural differences, and anything else that can be used to divide good folks against each other. We all need to reject such BS and those who promote it~! The fact is that folks who regularly use humor to point out our human differences and expose the silly, foolish and criminal people who want to make a big deal out of a non-issue, are always doing an excellent job of making the small issue smaller because in all positive communications there is positive value by definition. This insane business of constantly bringing up our most personal & private human characteristics is the work of criminals and Satan who always seek to do harm by aggravating folks against each other, especially in ways that the vast majority of people could care less about what others are doing in their private lives. It is the criminal and/or mentally ill population, like the "cowardly snitches" who have such sad pitiful lives that they can't mind their own business, who are the destroyers of the fabric of our society~! These are all great and important subjects to be mindful of and together the good folks of our community and beyond can improve our quality of life~! Sincerely, Mike

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Lori Jayne's avatar

N🚫zias's laptop looks like a teens water bottle these days.

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Karin Cummins's avatar

FOIA all 4 commissioners schedules

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Don Beeman's avatar

Uh, changing the name of the middle school to Hurricane Ridge, huh? Do I detect the influence of a certain tribe and its toadies here? How about erasing a little history? Who was Stevens and who was he to the tribes? Was he a man worthy of recognition? We should honor his contribution, and the tribes should be thankful for him.

We honor people, but we don’t worship them. And we don’t worship things. I have the suspicion that Hurricane Ridge (think recent supposed archeological site) is one more sacred god along with the Elwha and salmon, eh, LaTrisha, et al?

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Robert James's avatar

The savages worshipped everything! Still do! Especially money and power!😎

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Don Beeman's avatar

I’ve started looking at totem poles as golden calves.

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Kristin's avatar

Challenger Marolee Smith Dvorak is running against Mayor Dexter on a platform of accountability, fiscal responsibility, and better opportunities for youth. <--- Her biggest advantage she has and why she should win.

She knows what Dexter has done wrong for the last 7 years. So she knows what to do right <3

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Kristin's avatar

Port Angeles Mayor Kate Dexter is seeking reelection while championing a housing-first model: provide housing with few requirements, then hope outcomes improve. She points to compassion and reduced hospital visits as benefits. <--- You already had 7 years to little to late now. Bye Bye

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