by Sue | Mar 12, 2014 | Jim McEntire, Co. Commissioner
December 17, 2012
My sincerest wish to everyone is for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy 2013!
Lots of learning this year for your new Commissioner, chiefly in two areas: how the interpersonal dynamics work for Mike Doherty, Mike Chapman, and me; and rapid learning in two policy areas (water law and public works vs. the Growth Management Act, with respect to the wastewater infrastructure in Carlsborg).
I won’t dwell on the Carlsborg topic except to say that after at least 15 years, we seem to be moving fairly quickly toward construction. This project is driven by legal requirements of the Growth Management Act. From the data I’ve seen, we are not at a crisis point for groundwater contamination in Carlsborg, but this project will ensure that that doesn’t happen. I’m happy to say that my efforts to arrive at a common-sense and less expensive solution have paid off, and the County, the PUD, and the City of Sequim are in partnership – PUD and the County will work the infrastructure in Carlsborg, and pipe the sewage to the Sequim sewer system for treatment. This takes advantage of the large amount of capacity the Sequim’s plant has, and also takes advantage of public dollars already spent.
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by Sue | Mar 12, 2014 | Jim McEntire, Co. Commissioner
I’m glad to provide this brief report for my (almost) six months in office as your County Commissioner:
I’ve been climbing the learning curve, which has been considerable, and enjoying my chance to learn many new things. I’m astounded at the many ways the Federal government spends money on local government issues. I’m struck by the fact that as federal spending levels fall (as they must when we have a president that understands the extreme dangers to our economy posed by massive levels of federal debt) we will have to tighten our belts accordingly – there is simply no money to be had at the local level to provide a backfill. I’ll be spending lots of time in the coming months to close the County’s spending gap, and bring it in line with existing local and State revenues.
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by Sue | Mar 12, 2014 | Jim McEntire, Co. Commissioner
From Jim’s website – May 16, 2011, when running for County Commissioner: “Voters have the opportunity to elect a Thoughtful, Fair-minded, Sensible, Conservative Leader who will position our County’s economy for a brighter future. “Job One” is to promote policies that will get the private sector economy growing again. That will be my major focus, should you elect me to the County Commission. I stand for two other things: fiscal responsibility and common sense environmental regulation. I support time-tested American civic values of self-reliance, liberty, private enterprise, and families and communities taking care of each other.”
by Sue | Mar 10, 2014 | GOP Commentary, Uncategorized
The news media is supposed to report, ask questions and find answers. They did not do that about the Benghazi raid, where four Americans were killed; instead, repeating only what the White House said. Here, U. S. Rep. Gowdy gets in their face about their lack of reporting to the American public.
by Sue | Jan 29, 2014 | GOP Commentary, In Memory Of...
An excellent, short film which says SO MUCH!
