Comments on: County chair says abrupt swearing in of District 5 councilor was ‘appalling’

By: Jim Durham

Jim Durham — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:11:26 +0000

Communism at its finest.

By: Myrna Leija

Myrna Leija — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:37:05 +0000

In reply to John Ley. Well said, John Ley

By: John Ley

John Ley — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:54:10 +0000

In reply to philip johnson.

Phillip Johnson — perhaps you can provide a copy of the Governor’s letter that shows the last day for Mr. Rylander.

The RCW’s say “may” be sworn in, once the election is certified; not “will” or “shall”.

The council had the swearing in on the calendar for all 3 new members in January.

The Monday and Tuesday meetings were the last of the year.

Sue Marshall has sat in on NONE of the extensive briefings the councilors had received to help prepare them for the final budget discussions.

Sadly, she was uninformed about the myriad details.

By: Anna Miller

Anna Miller — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:17:23 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Exactly right Melissa. And for those who are commenting about the jail transfer process, I agree with you! The ball was fumbled on that also. That transfer decision should have not taken place until the new Sheriff was sworn in, in January. The "sleight of hand" way of doing things is never good.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:13:18 +0000

The term “may” allows for discretion. It’s not a mandate, as has been suggested.
The Council and Chair Bowerman should have been informed prior to the swearing in, which should have been done publicly.
This is not a good look for the Auditor’s office nor the Prosecuting Attorneys. It reeks of back-room politics.

By: David

David — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:10:11 +0000

In reply to Steve. No kidding!

By: David

David — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:09:33 +0000

What’s appalling is having a county chair not read, know, or understand the law. We should elect more intelligent people, it’s kind of scary what other laws she doesn’t know. Recently, the previous chair Quiring refused to follow the law selecting candidates for the appointment as well.

By: Sick of wackos like you

Sick of wackos like you — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:24:19 +0000

In reply to Anna Miller. Perhaps the rat Bowerman has smelled is herself?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:53:51 +0000

In reply to Anna Miller. Blame it on Sue Marshall but it’s ok for Bowerman to remove the jail from the Sheriff? Your outrage is not equal and smells of partisanship. Bowerman needs to learn how to read. The laws is clearly written. As chair, it’s her responsibility to be aware of the law.

By: philip johnson

philip johnson — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:50:06 +0000

Plot? Following the law is a plot? Come on Ms. Bowerman, you are giving the rest of that hold public office a bad name.