HomeMy WebLinkAbout042125 email - 21 APR 2025 Jefferson Commissioners Board Meeting Public CommentALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them.
As I have tried my best to attend the only public comment process that is effective for me on the west end of the county, today is not the case. But I am continuing to advocate for
the timely and proper addressing of the two road systems on the west end that saw disaster in December 2024.
Today: What is the reading of the ammended proclamation for the Governor, the Board appears to believe it is worded correctly to address the upcoming solutions for the repair of the
two roads, with emphasis on the South Shore Road. My reading and research still have questions as to this being correct, with State Emergency Management believing the roads are covered
in the text but aren't quite sure whether the dates are correct, thus putting into possible conflict whether the proclamation adequately addresses the two roads, with emphasis on South
Shore Road.
I have asked of the Jefferson County Emergency Management to resolve and get a solid and defendable answer; do we have all the ducks in order to proceed with a solution? Though responded
to, I still don't have that answer.
What is the update on the construction for the Upper Hoh?
What is the status and what communication is ongoing with ONP regarding the public outreach on the situation (including detour) involving the South Shore Road? ONP has done a fair job
in posting their road status web site but still are speaking to the upcoming longer term closure of the North Shore Road.
Has signage been put in place by ONP or the County now that the river bridge allows access to the South Shore Road upstream from the washout? I'm speaking of closure/warning signs on
that segment of the road for the unknowing public.
Last week's statement about community meeting on the west end, slated for October 2025, why wait and why not now?
Why in the Hoh tribal center and why not Clearwater School, or as I suggested a joint meeting with Grays Harbor commissioners in the Amanda Park area?
I await your response.
Life keeps us busy and today I didn't have an option; only wish I could still get on the phone which doesn't appear to be an interest of this Board in my experience (1st Amendment criticism
intended).
Ed Bowen
Citizen