WILL A COUNCIL MEMBER MOVE TO PLACE THIS ON THE NOV. 8TH BALLOT?

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Peter Ripley, Publisher.

I imagine our founding fathers would never imagine that their nation that they founded in good faith, and belief in God that it would one day face it's founding principles such as free speech, freedom from religious persecution, and our basic liberties would put in jeopardy by a sitting president by allowing those who hate and despise this nation and peoples in this country. Time will tell if the policy of allowing 10,000 refugees in this nation was a good move or not.
I'm not saying all 10,000 Syrian refugees are bad people, but, as you know there are bad apples in every group.
However, even though that has nothing to do with the title of this week's commentary. It does go to show  what happens with bad policy making.

In our case the continuation of adding fluoride in our water system, only to appease overly zealous local dentist. Which many in our community feel is putting our general health in jeopardy, along with our "liberty" in being able to drink, and bath in toxic free water.

There was a petition going around with a citizen action to completely replace the current city council and revert back to the style of city council circa the 1970's. As the following Peninsula News article posted June 18th states....
Second-class city vote timing in doubt in Port Angeles---PDN
Quote from the article posted on June 18th: "But the City Council could vote to have it on the Nov. 8 ballot, Bloor said. The deadline for filing resolutions for the fall general election ballot is Aug. 2."


Editorial Note: I realize the deadline for posting a ballot measure of changing the "class" of our city council isn't until August, thus forcing all current council members to vacate their seats. We haven't heard anything from the current council on the possibility of forwarding the question on the ballot to change city government. You would think there would have been some mention of this during the last city council. There was none from what I heard on the matter.

CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH MACK ATHLETICS INC.
Staff memo provided:  In 2015, the City was approached by the owner of MACK Athletics, Inc., Matt Acker, about the possibility of bringing a West Coast League baseball franchise to Port Angeles. In 2016, several meetings took place to make sure that the City of Port Angeles and a West Coast League team could coincide with the other various activities that take place at Civic Field. A mutual agreement has been worked out and attached is a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Port Angeles and MACK Athletics, Inc., to bring a West Coast League franchise to Port Angeles. (page E 68 in agenda packet)
http://wa-portangeles.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3188
(see full agenda)

Other city council items of interest:

• Board of Ethics (2) Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
• Letters of Support Recommended by Fluoride Alternatives Ad Hoc Committee

Editorial Note: I took a look at the city agenda coming this week, and there isn't even a whisper of bringing the issue up for consideration of forwarding the petition to a ballot measure come this November 8th ballot on the agenda this coming Tuesday. The lead item on the agenda is about the possibility of a west coast baseball franchise coming to Port Angeles, along with some other items of interest, which touches on the reasons for the anger from the public on the issue of fluoridation, and the cause and effects of some actions surrounding the decision of continuing adding fluoride to our water system.
Now I think it would be great that a minor league team would call Port Angeles their home. That would at least give a good enough reason to fix up Civic Field. But, that's besides the point of issue at hand to go with a change of city government or not. The question is will a current council member be willing to stand up and make a motion to send the question of changing the form of city council to the November 8th ballot? Like in baseball it's the ninth inning and your one call from being struck out, and your team is on the losing side. It will be a test of wills for sure, seeing which of these council members really mean what they say with their oaths of office to defend and protect the US, and State Constitutions or not. That in itself would be something to watch.



WHAT'S ON TAP FOR NEXT WEEK...

County commission work session will be held on Tuesday, before their regular business meeting. The highlight item on the work session agenda is:
2 Proposed agreement with Department of Ecology for Toxics Cleanup Remedial Action Grant
3 Proposed ordinance submitting a proposition to the county voters for a special property tax provide funding for the Veterans’ Relief Fund
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_agenda.pdf
Work session packet: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf

County Commission Business meeting agenda highlight:
Modification 5 to the participating agreement with USDA, Forest Service, Olympic National Forest to extend the performance period to December 31, 2016 in order to expend remaining funding in the amount of $15,000
See full agenda: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_meeting_agenda.pdf



Other regional meetings...

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commissioners/Agenda/2016%20Agendas/07-05-16.pdf
Agenda highlight item: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, Amendment No. 1 re: Provide RN
Nursing Services to Jail Inmates affected by Mental Health Issues, Chemical Dependency
and Substance Abuse; Additional Amount of $8,071.70 for a Total of $38,401.08;
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office: Jefferson County Public Health

CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND MEETING AGENDA
http://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=832
Agenda highlight item: Resolution 16-030 Related to Stormwater Management; Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Partial Releases Related to a Private Stormwater Facility

NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS COMMENTARIES

Can Old-Style Politics Beat Donald Trump?---NY TIMES

Did Bill Clinton unconsciously trip his wife on the road to the White House?---WP

Why Trump is in trouble
He’s trailing badly in the polls, and doesn’t have the resources to easily make up the ground. ---BOSTON GLOBE

Annual Onslaught of LibMedia Think Pieces Expressing Bitterness About 4th of July Fun Begins---PJ MEDIA

How being called ‘fat boy’ growing up makes my dating life uncomfortable today
If you experience ridicule for a decade, you’re left with scars that don’t ever heal completely.---BELLINGHAM HERALD

State, Gov. Inslee risk jobs by going back on word to Boeing---EVERETT HERALD

United Way’s new focus has unintended effect on seniors, disabled---EVERETT HERALD

Firework safety: Don’t let common sense go out with a bang----SEATTLE TIMES

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Today's video clip: Part 3 of the decision of the lange settlement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwATRwXYAo0

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