City Council Member Sarah Kincaid Represents Best Interest of Sequim Residents
"Local government most affects our lives. Let's pay attention to it, and elect individuals who will truly represent you. I promise to do that", pledges Sarah Kincaid, who is running for Sequim City Council Position 2. Sarah has worked through several challenges as a...
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Sequim City Council to hear report about “community conversations” on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” aka “Critical Race Theory”
Get rid of “antiquated” thinking of the old-timers, bring about ‘deep transformation’ to the City of Sequim? Sequim, WA - May 9, 2021 Part 2 in a series - At its upcoming meeting to be held May 10, 2021, the Sequim City Council will hear a report about the progress of...
Lawmakers Show They Care More About Money Than Residents
Olympia, WA - May 5, 2021 - What have we learned from the end of the Legislative Session? First, that it is more important for the Democrat majority to push forth an agenda that will hurt the residents of the State. An 1,100 page budget that was passed increases...
State legislative session ends after lawmakers pass record-level tax increases and spending, and impose a controversial income tax on capital gains.
Olympia, WA - April 28, 2021 - This year’s 105-day regular session of the legislature officially ended at about 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021. As is traditional, the presiding officers of the House and Senate banged their gavels simultaneously and announced that...
Questions abound about groups and graffiti at Saturday’s event
By Lois Krafsky-Perry and Staff Sequim, WA - April 23, 2021 - The Olympic Peninsula Progressives, an apparent arm of Indivisible Sequim, (as shown on the map on the indivisible.org website) posted on their Facebook page an invitation for a “Sequim Solidarity and...
Let’s Put to Rest the Issue of Mayor Armacost’s Thin Blue Line Pin
Once again in the Sequim City Council Meeting, Mayor Armacost's pin became of point of contention, with Nicole Hartman (Clark) of Sequim stating during the public comment section of the April 12, 2021 Sequim City Council Meeting: "Uhm, I also wanted to point out that...
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Roundabout by JSK
In case you haven't heard, the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe is asking for $2.5 million of your tax dollars to build a roundabout directly on Highway 101 at the Longhouse Market and Pot Shop owned by JSK. I can't even comprehend Highway 101 going down to 25mph! But...
Sequim City Council Meeting April 12, 2021
Mayor William Armacost began the meeting with a well thought out proposal (click here to read) to move agenda item 7 (public comment) to 11.3. After some discussion, the council voted 4-3 in favor of doing so. This may have been the best decision of the meeting. This...
The Cancel Culture at work at and at play: Pence told it true
In a previous report in the Citizen Review, we documented the accusations leveled at Sequim City Councilor Mike Pence, namely that he falsified his resume in order to obtain his appointment to the Sequim City Council. In a sense, we documented the case for the...
The Cancel Culture at Work and At Play
Citizen Review Editorial ~ Recently, the “Cancel Culture”* demanded the resignation of Sequim City Councilor Mike Pence, claiming that he had misrepresented his work experience while employed at the City of Liberty, Missouri. This was reported on the air at KONP and...
Is national organization’s influence calling for ‘deep transformation’ the right direction for City of Sequim?
This is Part 1 in a series of reports Sequim, WA - March 24, 2021 - Approximately 88 individuals including city staff and facilitators, an average of 44 per meeting, attended two Zoom community “conversations” about “Race, Equity and Inclusion” presented by City of...
Sequim citizens express disappointment over MAT hearing decision
Group calls for unity, balanced and transparent approach going forward Press Release February 11, 2021 Save Our Sequim (SOS) was organized in July 2019 at a community level by a dedicated group of citizens who love Sequim. This unaffiliated group opposed the idea to...
Clallam County GOP passes resolution to Re-Open Washington, Defends County Autonomy
"There have been many voices from citizens over the past months calling for the re-opening of Clallam County and the State in a safe manner," Sue Forde, chair of the Clallam County Republican Party, stated. "Our small businesses have been hurting - and some closing,...
North Olympic Peninsula WA News and Editorials
Republicans Celebrate Freedom at Annual Event
Port Angeles, WA - The beautiful George Washington Inn was a perfect setting for the annual Lincoln Day Luncheon, held on July 24th 2021, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Approximately 145 people attended the event, with the theme, "Proud to be an American." The event was sponsored by the...
Sequim City Council to hear report about “community conversations” on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” aka “Critical Race Theory”
Get rid of “antiquated” thinking of the old-timers, bring about ‘deep transformation’ to the City of Sequim? Sequim, WA - May 9, 2021 Part 2 in a series - At its upcoming meeting to be held May 10, 2021, the Sequim City Council will hear a report about the progress of work done in response to a...
Questions abound about groups and graffiti at Saturday’s event
By Lois Krafsky-Perry and Staff Sequim, WA - April 23, 2021 - The Olympic Peninsula Progressives, an apparent arm of Indivisible Sequim, (as shown on the map on the indivisible.org website) posted on their Facebook page an invitation for a “Sequim Solidarity and Mutual Aid Fair” to “Defund the...
Sequim City Council Meeting April 12, 2021
Mayor William Armacost began the meeting with a well thought out proposal (click here to read) to move agenda item 7 (public comment) to 11.3. After some discussion, the council voted 4-3 in favor of doing so. This may have been the best decision of the meeting. This one item allowed the city...
The Cancel Culture at work at and at play: Pence told it true
In a previous report in the Citizen Review, we documented the accusations leveled at Sequim City Councilor Mike Pence, namely that he falsified his resume in order to obtain his appointment to the Sequim City Council. In a sense, we documented the case for the prosecution, in that we reported on...
The Cancel Culture at Work and At Play
Citizen Review Editorial ~ Recently, the “Cancel Culture”* demanded the resignation of Sequim City Councilor Mike Pence, claiming that he had misrepresented his work experience while employed at the City of Liberty, Missouri. This was reported on the air at KONP and in the pages of the Peninsula...
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Opinions and Letters to the Editor
Does the Sequim City Council Know?
Editor, Last Thursday the Sequim City Attorney, Kristina Nelson-Gross, signed a Stipulation for the City of Sequim which settled certain issues related to the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic proposed by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. That Settlement document is on the Sequim City...
Are We Headed For a Dystopic Society?
Guest Commentary by Shauna Millar Today, June 26, 2020 - Washington State's Governor announce that masks are required by everyone when in public. The Western Pact - Washington, Nevada, California and Oregon (to some extent) - are all following this new ideal. Here is the problem: There is no...
Commentary: In Support of Armacost, Tenneson and others
Opinion by Bob Bilow April 2, 2020 I wish to state my opinion regarding what I have been informed is a current decline in public confidence within the Sequim community for City Council members Troy Tenneson and William Armacost. And this is with specific reference to the very public debate over...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I sent the following letter to the City of Sequim about the proposed MAT clinic on Feb. 21, 2020. Click here to read: MAT Public Comment on CDR20-001 Bob Bilow, Sequim WA
Vote for Common Sense, Our Community’s Wellbeing, and Frugality, Vote NO!
Guest Commentary by Susan Shotthafer January 30, 2020 Common sense, concern for our entire community’s welfare, and frugality guide our opposition to Port Angeles School District’s $52 million levy proposal increasing PASD property taxes 175 percent. Voters rejected as unaffordable, PASD’s...
Letter to the Editor: Berezowsky receives sovereign immunity primer
Editor, My 12/23/2019 email exchange with Barry Berezowsky, Community Development Director for the City of Sequim, is now presumably a "public record" in the City archives. I am attaching that exchange, including the Tribal Code attachment. Read here. MAT emails 12-23-19 Sovereign Immunity Bob...
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State News
What Good Are Rainy Day Funds if You Can’t Use Them When it’s Raining?
by Shauna Millar According to The Tax Policy Center "Rainy day funds, also known as budget stabilization funds, allow states to set aside surplus revenue for use during unexpected deficits. Every state has some type of rainy day fund, though deposit and withdrawal rules vary considerably." In...
How the Fish and Forest Law Affects Our Communities
by Shauna Millar The Washington State Enabling Act set aside public forest land for logging, for the purpose of supporting and funding schools in Washington State. Those funds have decreased to the point that school levies are now assessed to make up the difference. What happened? The Washington...
Forde and Chapman hold live debate in Port Angeles
Port Angeles, WA - Questions were hurled at two local candidates competing for the 24th District, Position 1, at a local business association meeting held on Sept. 8, 2020. Sue Forde (R) from Sequim and Mike Chapman (D) of Port Angeles, answered a variety of questions from the attendees. It was...