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Big Brothers in the Sky
At a recent budget meeting, County Assessor Pam Rushton and the commissioners showcased the tech and tactics now used to track every property and structure in Clallam County. High-definition aerial imagery, street-level LIDAR, and AI-powered valuation software are being deployed to raise assessed values — all during a levy-lift year. With voters being asked to raise a portion of their property taxes by 30%, questions about privacy, oversight, and aggressive prosecution loom large. Citizens are urged to pay attention, dispute assessments where appropriate, and weigh in before the November…
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