Local Law Constrictor

Clallam County Watchdog · Dec 7, 2025 · 44m

Whether it’s a surprise proposal giving sovereign governments veto power over city projects, a statewide lobbying push for new transportation taxes led by Commissioner Mark Ozias, or last-minute attempts to restrict RV living on private land, one theme keeps resurfacing: transparency is missing. This week, Jake Seegers points out that while commissioners lament their “limited authority” in public emails, they simultaneously advance policies that tighten state rules, shrink available land, and inflate costs. Meanwhile, the county fails to enforce its own standards on its own property. This…