A $5 fee or a Trojan Horse?

Clallam County Watchdog · Sep 7, 2025 · 34m

County residents were told this week that a $5 parcel fee to fund the Clallam Conservation District (CCD) is nothing more than a modest investment in clean water and healthy land. But a closer look reveals something much bigger: Commissioner Mark Ozias is leaning on the Comprehensive Plan to justify the fee—while also presiding over the very NGO that shapes the plan behind closed doors. That’s not just a conflict of interest; it’s a policy pipeline where special interests dictate local land use, while the public is left in the dark.

Commissioner Ozias’ letter and polished defense

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