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Rep. Jim Walsh prefiles bill to reduce state property taxes
Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen, prefiled legislation for the upcoming 2020 session that would reduce property taxes. The measure would gradually lower the state’s portion of property taxes up to 35 percent over the next few years.
The 19th District lawmaker says the amount of the reduction was designed to reflect increased revenue being realized by the state due to higher assessed property values statewide. Walsh believes the excess monies should be returned to taxpayers.
County Board to join ICLEI promoting UN Agenda 21 – again?
Clallam County is moving toward rejoining ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (a subset of Agenda 21-Sustainable Development). At its worksession on Dec. 2, 2019, Commissioner Mark Ozias suggested joining in order to take advantage of a computer program which would “monitor greenhouse gas inventories” in Clallam County. This despite the fact that in 2011, the County terminated its dues-paying relationship with ICLEI after citizens objected to it because it in effect relinquishes control of our government to a global government – the United Nations. ICLEI, according to its document submitted as part of the agreement for Clallam County, states, “ICLEI is the leading global network of more than 1,750 cities, towns and regions committed to building a sustainable future.” Further, it states, “ICLEI is the leading local government network dedicated to sustainability and climate action. For 30 years, we’ve represented the voice of cities and counties on the global stage.”
Democrats sue the voters over passage of $30 car tabs
State Initiative I-976 – the $30 car tabs – passed by 55% – a strong majority. Washingtonians came out in full force to reject Democrats and their out of touch, tax and spend approach to government and 2020 is going to be a rude awakening for Jay Inslee, Bob Ferguson, and the rest of the Democrat elitists who continue to disrespect and neglect the will of the people.
Raising taxes for more land preservation?
Hey County Commissioners! What the heck are ya thinking? You gonna’ raise my taxes? To create a “Conservation Futures Fund”? And purchase land to preserve for agricultural purposes. To sustain the nation’s food supply? Really?
Do you not know that in the 1800’s, fully 90% of the population lived and worked on farms but that today, this figure has decreased to about 1% and, therefore, the arable land in Clallam County makes a minimal contribution to our food supply?
ALERT! Property Tax Increase – Public Hearing – Please Show up or Contact the County Commissioners by Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 2019!
See Action to Take - Questions to Ask - and Background Info below. ACTION TO TAKE: 1. Show up on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:30, at the Clallam County Commissioner's Meeting at the Clallam County Courthouse for the public hearing. Sign up and voice...
ICLEI is back – City and county should not be part of a United Nations program
by Kaj Ahlburg RE: Proposed plan aims for carbon-neutral Port Angeles by 2030 “The only direct cost related to this project is a $600 membership in International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI),” Dubuc said in his memo to the council. “ICLEI...
Mayor wants to remove muskets from minutemen artwork – say what?
According to a story in the local newspaper, Port Angeles Mayor Sissi Bruch wants to remove the essence of the symbol of the minutemen – their muskets. (Gates have been placed at the entrance of the Park to help protect the bell from vandalism with two minutemen a part of those gates. The fence includes two representations of minutemen with muskets and 13 stars standing for the original 13 colonies of the United States.) It’s a slap in the face of county citizens, and especially our veterans – as those silent representations of minutemen stand guard over what is the precious symbol of these United States…
“Proud to be an American” Fall Roundup a fun, entertaining and educational event!
The 2nd “Proud to be an American” and 5th Annual Fall Roundup was held at the Clallam County Fairgrounds from noon to 4 p.m. The event featured State Representative Jim Walsh, who gave an inspirational and educational speech about his work in Olympia at the State Legislature, and what we can expect in 2020 from the Democrat-controlled House, Senate and Governor.
Trump Administration Puts Patients Over Paperwork by Reducing Healthcare Administrative Costs
In a finalized policy projected to save approximately $8 billion over 10 years, and increase access to life-saving organ transplants, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action at President Trump’s direction to “cut the red tape,” bringing relief to America’s healthcare providers by reducing unnecessary burden, allowing them to focus on their top priority – patients.
President Donald Trump – Accomplishments Abound!
In two years, President Donald J. Trump has accomplished many of the campaign promises he made to the American people, and more! Here is a list of some of them,
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