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Residents urge county scrutiny of PacifiCorp recreation commitments; one resident alleges local contractor fraud
Summary
In public comment a resident said PacifiCorp has not fulfilled promised recreation improvements tied to its dams and alleged a local excavator engaged in fraud, lack of licensing and unpaid debts. Commissioners acknowledged the concerns; no formal enforcement action was proposed during the meeting.
During the public‑comment period, resident Bruce Barnes raised two distinct series of complaints for the board to consider.
First, Barnes criticized PacifiCorp (transcribed as 'Pacific Corp') for not completing promised recreation improvements linked to its hydroelectric projects, saying trails and recreation sites have been reduced and maintenance has not matched commitments. He urged commissioners to press PacifiCorp on fulfilling recreation plans and asked that the county track when obligations have not been met.
Second, Barnes made a series of allegations about an individual he identified as Keegan Taylor Anderson of Anderson Excavation Incorporated: he alleged the contractor operated without a business license, insurance or bonding, and accused that person of taking money and failing to complete jobs for multiple people in the region. Barnes also described personal encounters with local court processes and claimed the contractor owed substantial sums to people in neighboring Clark County and in Cowlitz County.
These statements were presented as a resident’s allegations during public comment and were not accompanied by supporting documentary evidence in the meeting record. County officials acknowledged receiving the concerns and said they would note them; no formal county enforcement action or staff directive to initiate an investigation was recorded on the transcript during the public comment period.
Because the statements include unproven criminal and civil allegations, the board and staff would need to review evidence, licensing records, and court filings before taking official steps. Residents who raised licensing or theft concerns may be advised to contact county licensing, consumer protection, or law enforcement agencies and to provide documentation so staff can evaluate regulatory or legal remedies.
