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Jeanie Orr
From: Leslie Locke
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:30 AM
To: Michelle McConnell; Jeanie Orr
Subject: FW: Shoreline Ordinances
From: David Sullivan
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:04 PM
To: Leslie Locke
Subject: FW: Shoreline Ordinances
From: ROSS BUDDEN[SMTP:RCBUDDEN@MSN.COM]
Sent: Monday, February 16,200912:04:36 PM
To: David Sullivan
Subject: Shoreline Ordinances
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Dear Commissioner Sullivan,
The proposed Shoreline Ordinances are far too stringent and will deal another economic death-blow
to the future of Jefferson County.
My family and I have owned waterfront property in Jefferson County for over sixty years. We have
always been good stewards of the land and Puget Sound. In all of those years we have never
used any form of county service other than some minor road maintenance. We've paid our taxes
and shopped locally whenever possible. I have always felt a strong connection to Jefferson County
and in particular to Port Ludlow, so much so that I had Tom Majhan draw my will to leave all of my
properties and financial assets to a deserving Jefferson County department. Actions of late have
me rethinking some of my feelings.
I have no personal stake in the outcome of this proposed ordinance change, I will never sell my
primary property, I have all that I need and don't plan further development but this is another
stellar example of how Jefferson County blocks growth, business and shows no desire to attract
new people to the area. These new ordinances will discourage people from buying waterfront
property and lower property values thus tax revenue.
The best steps that can be taken to help puget Sound is for the County to better manage septic
systems but with the first hiccup in the budget the County cuts the Environmental
Health Department staff. The County lost two really great leaders in the field of environmental
health in Mike McNickle and Andrew Shogren. Trying to save a few dollars the County sacrificed
the growing viability of a department that is key to the health of our area. I hounded the Jefferson
County Health Department for almost 15 years about my neighbor's failed septic system
dumping raw sewage directly into Puget Sound but it was only recently that they property was
condemned. The positive action was only after the dedicated efforts of Mike McNickle and
subsequently Mr. Shogren, now they are gone. Susan Porto was also a big help, please keep her.
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The point being, manage the septic systems properly and there would not be a need for such
drastic changes in the Shoreline Management. A 160 foot set-back is ridiculous, hugely restrictive
and will undoubtedly result in years of court battles.
Best Regards,
Ross Budden
94 Maple Lane
Port Ludlow, Washington
2/17/2009