Inside the bond machine

Clallam County Watchdog · Jul 5, 2025 · 27m

Last month, questions were raised about whether the Sequim School District’s partnership with the Wenaha Group was more about selling a school bond than honestly assessing community needs. Now, the results of a public records request are in—and they confirm many of those concerns. Internal emails and planning documents show that campaign-style messaging, political consultants, and coordination with the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe were already underway—long before the public had even seen a proposal.

Weneha’s role is bigger than just planning

The Wenaha Group was not merely assessing facilities…