Latest / Clallam County Watchdog
Commissioners kick the can on tribal tax issues
For more than a decade, Clallam County’s commissioners have declined to respond to federal requests for input on tribal land-to-trust conversions—decisions that remove property from the tax rolls and shift the burden to others. After pledging a public work session with the Jamestown Tribe on tax issues, commissioners instead are sending a letter of praise with little follow-through. Taxpayers deserve open discussion and clear representation when decisions affect the county’s future.
Every time a tribe applies to have land converted into federal trust status, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.