Letters From the Citizenry

Here's a sampling of what people are saying about the CAOs based on public records requests. More letters and comments to be posted soon. What's your view?

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From: Steve Jung 
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 9:33 AM
To: Patty Miller
Subject: CAO controversy

Patty,

I've been appalled by the public dialogue surrounding this issue...noting it to be high on the hysteria scale and low on the scale of reason.

So I attempted to delve into it via the documents that are available on line.

Sadly, even though I'm not a novice in reading regulations, these documents flummoxed me.  They seem to be nothing more than references and cross references to other regulations, with not an ounce of apparent meaning.  I can see why people are confused and willing to listen to individuals who are fearful for their economic well being.

It would surely help to promote orderly decision making if someone who is seen as unbiased could lay out the issues in common English, sans code references and gobbledegook, and make it available widely.
Not sure this is doable, but maybe worth an attempt?

Thanks.
s

Steve Jung
91 Coastline Drive
Olga, WA  98279-9366

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From: Chris Thompson 
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 1:58 PM
To: Patty Miller
Subject: Cao

Patty,

So what is this about having to have some kind of permit from the county prior using a chain saw?  Seriously we can't have to travel to Friday Harbor to get some kind of permit if we want to clean up yard debris on our own property?   I am hoping this letter to the editor from Dave Durand is incorrect.  I cannot believe that you would sign off on something with little or no regard as to what it means to a citizen.  You left the island to make your money and then come back here not having to suffer any economic consequences and make decisions with what I see as no consideration for people like us who have stayed here and been a part of this community and are trying to provide jobs for local people.  Your actions are endangering our very way of life on this island and you should be ashamed of yourself.  I have sat back for years and not said anything hoping that someday the people we elect to represent us will come to their senses and see what they are doing to the hard working business owners and their employees but if what I just read is true I have to say something.

If this is true I would like an explanation  of your thought process for thinking it is ok to sign off on something like this.

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Chris Thompson
Earthworks Company, Inc.

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From: Chris Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:53 AM
To: Patty Miller
Subject: CAO Mandate from State

Patty,

You and the other council members tell everyone that if you do not adopt the CAO as proposed by county staff that there are dire consequences to be handed down to the county by the state.  I have done some research and am having trouble locating where in the state laws I can find these consequences.  Can you please send me the RCW or WAC which explains what will happen if you do not adopt the CAO or adopt only the minimum requirements.  You also told Paul Vierthaler that WAC 365-196-050 "Regional and local variations" does not apply to "us".  Please explain why it does not apply.

Also, you told John you wold get back to him on what if any impact the CAO would have on quarries and mines in the county.  He said he has not heard back from you and is asking that your respond to him on this issue as you said you would.

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Chris Thompson
Earthworks Company, Inc.