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Sequim council delays decision after extensive public comment on proposed Dungeness refuge transfer
Summary
Public comment at the April 13 Sequim City Council meeting split between those urging delay pending federal review and those supporting the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe’s stewardship. Council agreed to return the letter‑of‑support decision to the April 27 meeting after members review a county presentation.
A packed public comment period at the Sequim City Council’s April 13 meeting produced sharply divided views about a proposed transfer of management authority for the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe. After hearing roughly two dozen speakers and reviewing county materials, councilors agreed to bring a decision about a letter of support back to the council’s April 27 meeting so every member and members of the public can review a county work‑session presentation.
Opponents urged caution and legal review. Sarah Kinkade told the council that five members had…
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