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Residents press commissioners for greater transparency after county grants, contracts and projects draw criticism
Summary
Multiple residents used the May 13 public‑comment period to criticize the county’s vetting, oversight and reporting of grants and contracts, citing the Humane Society contract dispute, Peninsula Behavioral Health funding, and concerns about the Northview apartment project’s budget and past cost overruns.
Several residents at the May 13 Clallam County Board of Commissioners meeting used the public‑comment period to press for clearer financial oversight and accountability for county grants, contracts and large housing projects.
Why it matters: Public trust in how taxpayer funds are allocated and monitored depends on clear reporting of project budgets, contractor performance and outcomes. Commenters described past incidents they said demonstrate gaps in that oversight.
Public comments and examples: Jeff Tozer said he reviewed voucher payments and that the county had a contract with Cascadia Consulting Group related to hazard‑mitigation planning; he…
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