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Sequim council unanimously agrees to send letter supporting Jamestown S'Klallam land-transfer application after heated public comment
Summary
After extended public comment in which opponents raised environmental, taxation and jurisdiction concerns, the Sequim City Council voted 7-0 to submit a letter of support for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's Land Transfer Act application for parts of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
The Sequim City Council voted unanimously Monday to submit a letter of support for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's application under the federal Land Transfer Act that would affect portions of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge.
Mayor Rachel Anderson opened the discussion by recapping prior presentations and public comment on the item and by noting the council had considered the matter previously. Councilor Jennifer Rosato Perelman moved "that we submit the letter of support as presented," and Councilor Dan Butler seconded. A roll-call vote followed; the council recorded a 7-0 vote in favor.
The vote concluded a lengthy public-comment period in which a dozen speakers — many from Sequim and nearby communities — urged opposing positions. Rick Marshall told the council: "The Dungeness Spit is an international destination. It must not become an oyster farm for the S'Klallam Tribe," and asked the council to withdraw its letter of support. Theresa…
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