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Has anyone seen an answer to the questions posed? I've been "following" CCwatchdog to make sure my name hasn't been outted yet and if Seegers would address the concerns raised and haven't heard anything yet.

Today's "report" alludes to it, but again no response. Just comments that none of us want to come talk to him on their podcast.

I'm really worried about a guy like this getting elected. His policies might appeal to some of the community, but his involvement in CCwatchdog, his garnering of our of state support, his undisclosed holdings and connections, and his momentum being driven by scapegoating the homeless. I know I'm not alone in my concerns, and I know a lot of us are doing stuff to combat him.

Side note, where the fuck is Mike French? Are you playing the whole "don't interrupt my enemy when they are making mistakes?" You are not going to get reelected solely on the fact he's running against a rich out of state right-wing populist, dude needs to be out talking about his accomplishments.

So that's my morning rant, Seegers needs to answer these questions and French needs actually campaign.

I live in port Angeles and really want to start a band. I am a bass-baritone singer, somewhat opera trained. I write lyrics that are mostly gothic with deep emotional undertones but I’ve played around with other genres as well. I have received a lot of praise for my writing so I hope with collaboration I can produce really great lyrics.
If anyone is someone or knows someone (or knows someone who knows someone) that is an instrumentalist interested in forming a band, or of any open mics that are fairly busy, please let me know. I can be reached here, preferably through direct message, and if that leads anywhere I can then direct that person to my socials.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

Why am I seeing Seegers signs in Eastern Clallam county? I thought we voted for commissioner by district. I'm seeing Jake signs at all the traditional GOP sites. I think he is a carpet bagger MAGA guy.

I am a longtime resident of the area, and the more I learn about CCwatchdog, the more my anger grows. That Tozzer guy is doxing people, leading witch hunts against activists, and is running someones political campaign. How long has this man been doing things like this? Why do we tolerate this? We are not Washington DC we are Washington State, we do not need such poop throwing and underhanded politics in our area.

Also that Jake Seeger's should fire him if he wants to get elected. To act like an independent than hire the most partisan man in Clallam county, it is asinine.

This town and Sequim is all I’ve ever known as home… and I love it here despite all the corruption/drug use/homelessness, but I’m coming to a point where I’m starting to see how bad it truly is. What can I do? Sure I could go to townhall meetings, or be more proactive in the community, but one person has only so much reach… I honestly just want to live my life and completely ignore it all, but “complacency kills” right?

I’m working on a project for our beloved corner of the world. Help me gain a broader perspective and share what you love about PA.

Looking for positive vibes but if you want to share some of your concerns, feel free to do so! Thanks!

Does anyone know what's going on with the hospital hiring/job posting? I've heard several different things from people, from the hospital on a hiring freeze to fake job postings/recycled job postings. I've reached out to their HR a few times and was ghosted by voicemail, so I'm not sure if I should even bother applying if they don't have their act together. I've also seen several articles about their mismanagement and financial crisis but they don't seem to be very transparent to the public.

The supply of goth girls is nowhere close to meeting demand. I don't know if you've been out there, but the pickings are slim. It's BAD.

I've been to all the places where the goth girls traditionally gather Goodwill, Walmart, Blackbird Cafe the dumpsters in the ally behind EZ Pawn, The Pier ... I saw one or two but like... not a lot - they used to gather in packs, there used to be flocks of them. But now it's very strange... You might find one, but she'll be with a group of non-goth girls. Like an ostrich... that's been adopted by a flamboyance of flamingos.

And look - I'm not looking for myself, obviously. I'm a conservationist. There's clearly something wrong the ecosystem that's preventing the proliferation of goth baddies.

The good news is that I see a lot of diet goth out there, like what you'd consider goth-adjacent. So I'm wondering "Has the goth girl evolved"? Or is the supply dwindling, and we need to start a "Save the Goth Baddie" campaign?

I came up here from Texas recently enough that my body still thinks the air should feel like it’s been simmering in a cast‑iron skillet or cooking in a thermonuclear crockpot. So when Port Angeles hit me with this cold, it felt less like weather and more like the Pacific Northwest personally filed a complaint against my existence. My bones aren’t just cold they’re actively drafting lease revocation papers to my body. Honestly Texas weather is basically a turbo charged industrial oven set to “broil.” Back in Texas the air doesn’t gently warm you like your favorite comfort food, or a strong drink let alone a malfunctioning heated blanket that on 10 feels like 4, it slow‑cooks you. You don’t walk outside, you marinate. So going from “Satan’s convection oven” to “Arctic emotional abuse” without a transition period? Yeah, my body is filing HR complaints. And look, I’ve survived some things. My tent didn’t catch on fire, almost... it almost did but with the reflexes of the flash after smoking a pound of weed I ran outside to deal with the malfunctioning battery. Mind you I completted said task in my shoes, boxer and hoodie. I was on it so fast you’d think I had a sixth sense for incoming chaos. I'm surprised the animals weren't cat calling me. The only reason I hesitated was because my first thought was, “Damn it, I gotta put my shoes on,” because foreshadowing a side I knew that not putting my shoes on would’ve been catastrophic. That’s how used I am to the universe throwing boss‑level events at me. I’ve tanked getting clipped by a Toyota Tundra like it was a light shove from a toddler. At this point, the universe throws random events at me like it’s bored and I’m its favorite crash‑test dummy. But this cold? This cold pulled up like it had personal beef. Somewhere between the sideways rain and the wind it feels like mother nature has unresolved childhood trauma, I realized I made a catastrophic miscalculation: I arrived without a Thermo‑Sapiens Heat Loop Partner. I would absolutely love to enter a mutually beneficial heat‑exchange treaty. I must say in a perfect world, would be Miss Rebecca Marie Gomez. I can see her now, descending from the heavens like a warm front, the undisputed goddess of radiance that she is. But let’s be real here. The universe has never once given me the perfect option first. It gives me the funny option. The chaotic option. The “this will be a story later” option. So at this point? I’m not picky. I’m cold enough that if the universe sent me someone built like a human space heater, I’d salute, sign the treaty, and accept my fate. Honestly, I’m starting to think the universe might bless me with someone who radiates so much heat she could fog up a window just by walking within half a mile. And in this climate? That might be the smarter choice. Meanwhile, I’m out here raw‑dogging the Pacific Northwest weather like a man who thought confidence and the Nike “Do It” mentality (obviously the Shia LaBeouf variant) alone could fight wind chill. Maybe whoever the universe sends my way can keep me from becoming a frozen cautionary tale on a park ranger’s clipboard adjacent to the note that says, “This is the same guy who tanked getting hit by a Toyota Tundra.” amongst other things. So I've got everything I need to survive out here. Food, gear, the whole setup. I'm fully self-sustaining. What if the universe sends me a co-contributor to staying warm? Someone willing to join forces in the ancient art of not freezing to death. I'm absolutely willing to share the resources, the warmth, and the treaty benefits.

hi guys, i am currently driving around port angeles looking at apartments. on google there is a lot of complexes listed with no phone number or contact information. currently looking at ridgeview, the apartments on 15th st that are by the middle school, and gil gal apartments. cannot find an office or phone contact for any of them and some tips would be appreciated for getting on wait lists or anything as well. i do not qualify for any assisted living programs as my household makes too much money if that helps. TIA!

Hey neighbors across the water, Victoria BC here. If you are looking for a fun event the last Saturday in May, come check out the Fernwood Cat Walk.

May 30, 2-4 pm

Take a walk thru the Fernwood neighborhood and check out the resident felines who will be on display. Free and fluffy.

fernwoodcatwalk.com

Hello! My wife and I (both early 30s) are moving to the area for a job in Sequim. We're coming from remote Alaska, and we like to do all things outdoors (rafting, kayaking, sailing, climbing, running, biking, hunting, fishing). My wife works in public health and will be looking for a job. We can and will be buying a house.

Just wondering if anyone has thoughts on whether or not we should move to Sequim, PA, or Port Townsend. Online the commutes from any of these places seem fine, unless there's something I'm missing? We want to be close to the outdoor activities listed above, but also be near good schools and safe neighborhoods.

How much should job availability play into this? We figure if we're in Sequim and my wife gets a job anywhere from PA to Port Townsend, the commute wouldn't be that bad. But if we're in PA, then that kind of rules out jobs in PT.

Are we missing something about the commutes? What are the benefits of outdoor access in each place? Is PT or Sequim too far away from the mountains to be there every weekend? Just looking for some local opinions

Seegars

This was posted by a community member and more folks should see it

First off, let me state I am not a fan of Mike French.  I think the County Board has failed in many areas.  That is why I initially I found Jake Seegers campaign message attractive, but then I started digging deeper into Jake and his associations.  I did this because he is an unknown in this area.   After some research, my biggest issue with Jake is a lack of transparency and not reporting certain associations.   

First, public finance disclosure law of Washington State requires that a candidate is required to report all entities for which they served as an officer, director, general partner or board member. That would include entities located out of state, since the law doesn't narrow the requirement based on location.   This requirement is for the reporting period, or within a year of them filing their disclosure.  For Seegers, this would be from October 25, 2024 to October 25, 2025 (the date he filed:  \[https://my.pdc.wa.gov/registration/public/-/#/public/registration/67238\\\](https://my.pdc.wa.gov/registration/public/-/#/public/registration/67238)).   

Since at least 2017, Jacob P. Seegers (Jake) has been a director on the board of the Seegers Foundation, located in Dallas Texas. \[https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752001868\\\](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752001868).  However, no disclosure of his involvement in the Board was made. 

This foundation appears to have been established by his grandparents, Paul R. Seegers and Phyllis Seegers.   Paul R. Seegers is the retired CEO of Centex Homes, one of the largest home builders at the time in Texas.   The Seegers Foundation primarily grants money to faith-based organizations, health charities, and educational nonprofits. You can view the list of grantees in the document here (page 11):  \[https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752001868/202531339349104038/full\\\](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/752001868/202531339349104038/full)

Suffice to say, some of these organizations are very conservative and not very inclusive.  But besides that, a regular grantee for several years is 4PA.  I find it interesting that in 2024, 4PA received a grant from the Seegers Foundation in the amount of $25,000.  That is great for 4PA, but why no public acknowledgement of receiving the grant in 2024 and the years prior?  News releases and social media posts from 4PA were plenty when they received a similar grant from First Fed for the same amount.    More importantly, why hasn’t Seegers disclosed his position with the Seegers Foundation and the grants made locally.  This may or may not be another campaign finance disclosure issue, but will let others pursue this question.  But still, where is the transparency? 

Also, the narrative promoted by the campaign that Jake’s story beings in the Sierra Madre Mountains providing medical care with is parents, but fails to mention that the Seegers Foundation provides grants to Mexico Medical Missions, a non-profit that operates a hospital in Samachique and provides medical care to the Tarahumara people in the Sierra Madre Mountains.   Worthy outreach and contributions, but why not be transparent?

Second, the biggest Seegers campaign expenditure is to a business called Project Tandem, 102 E 1st St , Port Angeles.   The purpose of the payments is for Design/graphic art, etc.: Seegers '26 Campaign, 4th payment. Continued marketing, website maintenance, videography, posting of articles.  See link:  \[https://www.pdc.wa.gov/political-disclosure-reporting-data/browse-search-data/candidates/3382056#expenditures\\\](https://www.pdc.wa.gov/political-disclosure-reporting-data/browse-search-data/candidates/3382056#expenditures).

However, if you go to 102 East 1\^(st) there is no business listing on the building for Project Tandem.  It appears to be a business using the co working space at Wander Fuca.  In addition, there is no businesses registration information for the principals of the business.  This is important for  transparency to ensure we all know who is behind this business.   Are they posting content on social media as “supporters” and not disclosing their business relationship with the campaign?   No way to know without disclosure.   Where is the transparency?

Third, recently Jake posted an article about petitioning for the reopening of the Olympic Hot Springs Road.   Great idea!  However, Jake did not disclose that he could potentially benefit financially from reopening the road.  Jake, through his real estate holding company, REV Operating, LLC (registered in the State of Colorado) owns three parcels located north of the Elwha Ranger Station.   These parcels were apparently for smaller privately owned cabins that no longer exist, but some of the parcels are still privately owned within the Park.  Obviously, if the road is reopened, vehicular access would be restored to these parcels and potentially the value would increase.  Why would not this be disclosed in the article?   Again, transparency is lacking.

In summary, my research has made me very hesitant about Seegers.   My concern is that if he is not being transparent about the items above, is there a hidden agenda in his campaign?   I look at his signs and the word “Build” stands out.   Considering his and his family’s history in development I am not sure what that means, but hopefully it does mean out of state businesses building unaffordable homes in the County and artificially driving up our assessed valuations and with it our property taxes.  Look closely at the contributions to the campaign, with money coming from Texas and California and this amplifies my concerns.  \[https://www.pdc.wa.gov/political-disclosure-reporting-data/browse-search-data/candidates/3382056#contributions\\\](https://www.pdc.wa.gov/political-disclosure-reporting-data/browse-search-data/candidates/3382056#contributions).  

PS.  This is all public information and not doxxing. As a candidate for public office your life is an open book.  If you don’t want to be an open book, don’t run for office. 

Edit:I did not write or research this. U/YuriPNW did [https://www.reddit.com/r/portangeles/comments/1t0uns0/comment/okte9pr/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/portangeles/comments/1t0uns0/comment/okte9pr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button