Sequim’s “Letter of Support” Wasn’t Written by Sequim

Clallam County Watchdog · Mar 25, 2026 · 1h 1m

A letter supporting the transfer of federal refuge land wasn’t drafted by Sequim officials—it was handed to them. Emails show the Mayor moved quickly to put it on the agenda, unchanged, until public pushback forced a pause.

At Monday night’s Sequim City Council meeting, Mayor Rachel Anderson said she placed a proposed letter of support on the consent agenda because she “didn’t think that any council members would have any opposition.”

She acknowledged receiving several emails about the issue, but defended the move by saying “anyone can ask for a letter of support.”

“This is a letter of…