Browsing Archive: October, 2009
In an article written by Marrissa Harshman of the Columbian tonight: The Mayor issued an apology and plan to deal with shortcomings.....The Washougal City Council passed a resolution Friday night expressing
its disapproval of Mayor Stacee Sellers’ behavior and lack of effective
communication. The censure vote will not result in Sellers being
removed from her position; it is only a record of the council’s
dissatisfaction. The council unanimously approved the resolution, and
Sellers said she ... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, October 30, 2009,
Here is the rest of the story...Mayor Sellers' Leap of Faith Speech given at the Mayors Prayer Breakfast - what you didn't see on YouTube:
"You want a no risk guarantee before you take a chance.
You want to know the song will end before you start to
dance.
Well I can’t foresee the future but my heart clearly sees
Your hand in mine for a long, long time if you can just
believe.... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, October 30, 2009,
In
anticipation of a city council meeting
tonight at 5:30 to decide what action the city should take against Mayor Stacee
Sellers, the press have swarmed around city hall already (12:00noon)
We are told that Mayor Sellers just came out of a meeting with auditors and
ordered the press to all leave or she would call the police.
She announced that there
will be a press release issued... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Thursday, October 29, 2009,
Is there something in the water out here in boony-ville?Seems the auditors even need to be audited! "The state auditor’s office launched an investigation of Skamania County Auditor J. Michael Garvison this week after the county’s former prosecuting attorney released expense reports that he said showed Garvison has billed county taxpayers for tens of thousands of dollars in questionable travel expenses in recent years. As of September, Garvison, 38, had billed the county about $32,000 for ... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Tuesday, October 27, 2009,
In :
CW Port Issues
In August, Port Commissioner candidates Lampton and Smith were accused of “flip flopping” as they changed their minds about supporting Grove Field and instead, publicly announced opposition to the Grove Airport improvements and the proposed FAA funding project. Information supplied from a group of concerned citizens who audited the candidates, surfaced donors and dates that coincides with this “flip flop”. Donations to Smith of $500 from Lynn Johnston, $500 twice (total of $1,000) fro... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Monday, October 26, 2009,
KGW TV REPORT: http://www.kgw.com/video/video-index.html?nvid=409874 More information surfaced about the State Audit. Below is a copy of the Management Letter from the Auditor to the City: Continue reading ...
The Audit reports will be released Monday morning sometime. The Washougal City Council Meeting will be packed as people see and hear the council discuss the extensive findings of the State Auditor. Be there. -Gershon Excerpts from the State Auditors Report:
The City cannot account for funds collected during
several City-sponsored
community events and made questionable expenditures
and ... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Friday, October 23, 2009,
In :
Camas Issues
If you
didn't feel the sting of increased water rates and garbage rates this past
spring....just wait
The camas
city council is considering sticking it to you some more.
The
increases will hit Camas residents and additional 25% in water and storm water
rates and a slight increase in sanitation rates.
Using the
same reasons the city used this spring to increase our utility rate... Continue reading ...
Posted by CW Moderator on Saturday, October 17, 2009,
The Port of Camas-Washougal invites the community to attend the upcoming commission meeting scheduled for November 2 as the board nears a critical decision about the future of Grove Field Airport.  “We’re excited that we have finally reached the point where research and opportunity are at an intersection making it the ideal time to make a decision about the funding, maintenance and safe operation of the airport in the years ahead,” said David Ripp, port executive director. We have learned ... Continue reading ...
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