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Public commenters urge removal of judges, allege title fraud and immigration removals; Lake Cavanaugh residents ask for restored road access

5443049 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

Several public commenters at the July 22 Skagit County commissioners meeting made contested allegations about judicial qualifications and title fraud, raised concerns about recent immigration arrests and public-safety risks, and asked the county to expedite restoration of North Shore access to Lake Cavanaugh.

Multiple members of the public used the July 22 public-comment period to raise separate and substantial complaints, including a request for legislative impeachment of local judges, allegations of title fraud and identity theft, concerns about recent immigration‑related arrests and requests to restore road access for Lake Cavanaugh residents.

The comments did not result in formal county actions during the meeting; commissioners listened and responded but did not announce any investigatory or enforcement steps.

Judicial removal petition Cody Hart told the commissioners that dozens of local residents had submitted a public record filing described as "an impeachment removal request" for several judges. Hart alleged the judges had not received votes in the 2024 election and "failed to properly submit their oaths" to state and county officials before assuming office; he urged the county to coordinate with the state legislature on removal.

Hart also asserted the county canvassing board certified elections without judicial candidates appearing on the ballot. Those claims were presented as the views of the speaker and supporting residents; commissioners did not announce any official county investigation or action in response during the meeting.

Title-fraud and identity-theft allegations Another commenter, Anthony Romano, described personal problems he said included fraudulent liens and improper court orders. Romano said he had documented the issues for five to six years and accused unspecified county and state actors of wrongdoing. His remarks were broadly accusatory and described lengthy private disputes; commissioners did not announce formal action during the session.

Immigration and public‑safety concerns A speaker identified as Rebecca (last name not specified in the record) urged commissioners to request public accounting from state and federal agencies after reporting multiple recent immigration‑related arrests or deportations in the county. She said community members reported a string of apparent detentions at workplaces and public locations and urged the county to press for clearer public notifications; commissioners did not report receiving any requests from state or federal agencies during the meeting.

Lake Cavanaugh access and winter egress concerns Laurita Humble (who said she is also known as "Tweedy"), a Lake Cavanaugh resident, asked commissioners to expedite repairs on North Shore Road. She said an alternative route via Deer Creek Road is narrow, switchbacked, used by logging trucks, and is not a safe or practical winter egress for residents. She asked the county to prioritize restoring North Shore access.

Commissioner remarks and next steps Commissioners thanked the speakers for attending and listening. Commissioner Patricia Wiesen and others noted they would follow up on attendees’ concerns but did not announce county investigations, legal filings or new actions during the public‑comment session.

Because the statements presented in public comment were allegations or requests, they remain unverified in the county record unless followed by formal filings or official investigations.