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Resident criticizes county code-enforcement performance and alleges inconsistent enforcement

5677852 · August 19, 2025
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Summary

A Sequim resident delivered an extended public comment criticizing Clallam County code enforcement, alleging high staff turnover, falsified inspections, uncollected fines and inconsistencies between cases labeled open and closed; the resident requested commissioners inspect specific properties and asked why outcomes appear inconsistent.

During the general public comment period, a Sequim resident sharply criticized Clallam County’s code-enforcement program, alleging a pattern of inconsistent enforcement, staff turnover and poor recordkeeping. The commenter said county code enforcement has high turnover under the department director, that backlog explanations citing staffing and training are insufficient, and that recorded metrics in quarterly reports (caseload and days-to-close)…

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