Cops Came to Investigate Veteran's Farm! Heartbreaking disbelief

Cops Came to Investigate Veteran's Farm! Heartbreaking disbelief Come along with me today as we discuss what happened the other day when the cops showed up to investigate my farm of wrong doing! It all turned out to be miscommunication, but it sure hurt my feelings
#police #farming #homesteading
This Video is for entertainment purposes only.

[@tonyvenditti4374]

your an ideate

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Bhahhaha...you literally misspelled *IDIOT* Tony...is everything ok at school? Let me help you here.....YOUR means something is Yours, You're means YOU ARE....best insults are given with correct spelling...especially when insulting one's intellect. Don't give up buddy...keep on trying and you'll get it right one day! Our education system isn't what it once was I guess.

[@DougPoulton]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Now that was funny.

[@kenwoodfl]

I suppose he could have meant you ideate? Which you definitely do. I guess that makes you an ideator! Ide took the is a compliment! Lol love your channel

[@davidcmatson]

Been speeeling long?

[@christiantucker6033]

​i-de-ate Ideate It's a verb It's a actual real word. May have been used as a noun but.. Congratulations Let me guess you want 10% off of any accountability. Or even better, free

[@gregstump8397]

As a fellow veteran, I understand where you are coming from. As I have gotten older, I have realized that we in fact do not own our land, we only rent it from the local government. When someone can take something from us because we cannot pay what they tell us to, we do not own that thing. Our Founding Fathers understood that property was a way to create wealth and liberty. We as a society have strayed far from what we are supposed to be. We are now working nearly 6 months or more per year just to pay some form of taxes. We are not free, we have the illusion of freedom.

[@thethan3]

@gregstump8397 > we do not own that thing. You are right, and I agree completely. Its also listed as one of the pillars of communism in Marx/Engels Communist Manifesto. If you look at society today using that Manifesto as a checklist 7-8 out of 10 pillars have been implemented and degraded systems are the result. At one point people did have that right, but it was changed gradually following a Fabian based strategy. Its closer to a turnkey-tyranny than its ever been before.

[@gandalf2439]

It seems funny to me that the War Of Independence was fought because of high taxes . Now here we are with high tax systems and over regulated lives , soon we will asked to get a permit to pee ? The police are not regulated correctly, there are too many police departments over the country with no oversight, doing whatever they want because “it’s right , I say it is so it’s right “ attitude. I could go on for hours , here in UK the police are regulated from the Home Office and we have independently appointed police commissioners , sometimes it is not perfect but we don’t have the problem with rogue police officers doing their own thing (well not very often )

[@thethan3]

@@gandalf2439 Your sentiment is understandable but it was less about taxes and more about the other intolerable acts that were regularly inflicted, coercion, lack of means to earn a living for oneself or ones children, complete lack of any due process or representation for those victimized. Private property seized... quite a long list, which have the same corollaries today. Really, the taxes and the civilian deaths caused by the soldiers during the early protests of the time were just the straw that broke the camel's back.

[@wb6anp]

@@gandalf2439 In somecities in California you have to get a permit to drain your pool, and a separate one to refill, which they can deny either,

[@cherylfauth9543]

We own our land if we have paid for it and owe no one money.

[@sethhill5689]

My parents had put up a shed on their property, it was under the size required for a permit and followed set backs. A neighbor across the street complained that it "blocked their view of the lake" and my parents were forced to take the shed down. The people could have bought on the lake, but chose not to. They still had a view of the lake, it just wasn't as much as without the shed. So, my dad took his old trailer, put sides and a roof on it and parked it where the shed was. It is the same size as the shed but is on wheels. The county can't do anything about it.

[@donnalovintexas8760]

Lol, I love it. There is usually a way around intrusive neighbors if we think hard enough.

[@hubertdeyette5070]

Enjoyed this story very much tks

[@Lewisusa11]

I love it!!! I would have also planted a row of redwoods! :)

[@barbarakrall1184]

The county made you take it down? OMG. I wonder which county you live in.

[@Rjako]

That is awesome! I'd probably put up 4 trailer sheds on wheels to sink the point home for them....

[@donnaveebest4222]

I’m in Washington Co. Utah. My father won a bid to cut logs from/on Cedar Mountain (Iron Co. Utah) He cut the logs, then bought a mobile saw mill. This was in 1984. He built his house. He was newly retired at that time. In 1996 the house caught on fire up stares. Grandchildren with matches. The roof was severely damaged, the water from the firefighting severely damaged the floor up stairs/ ceiling for downstairs. The city inspector came over and told him he couldn’t repair the roof and ceiling/floor because the two by fours hadn’t been inspected. My dad knew an inspector and talked to him about it. The inspector said he could only inspect wood that came through the plant. The mayor told the inspector the roof could be replaced. When we did the log cutting, building your own home was legal. The laws changed by the time of the fire. We decided a lot of laws are for control, and for job security for specialization. When passing laws, it would be awesome for 5 laws to be taken off the books. More laws, less freedom.

[@aussiecoffeebean]

You got reason to question overregulation. Your video popped up on my screen while I was watching video about Oregon shutting down farms. I salute you good sir for your honesty and service to your community and country. God bless you!

[@speed_demon420]

Exactly what I thought he was going to be talking about with his. Glad it isn't tho.

[@emilyw842]

This is truly happening in Oregon and it's just the beginning.

[@timfox3070]

I’ve lived in Oregon for over 60 years and this is the first I’ve herds of farms being shut down?

[@judyhatton5798]

​@@emilyw842Supreme Court stopped the Nonsense

[@RodneyHamrick]

I am in NC and have been a police officer for 29 years. I have a small cow farm in 2 counties. What I have learned over the years is that building codes are different from county to county and you really don't have the freedom to do what you want to do on your own land. The county owns your land and they decided what you can do. Taxes is like paying rent. If you don't pay your taxes they will take it. That being said, I have tried to do a few things and some counties tell me that it's not zoned for that. You have to get a permit for everything now. We, the people, are over taxed and over regulated. There are to many laws on the books and most laws are written by the insurance companies. Our freedoms are slipping away.

[@pcatful]

You have the freedom to move.

[@hollywoodmcadams5604]

@@pcatfuldumbest reply

[@pcatful]

Hey many people leave states for other states because of taxes etc.. You can change the system or move. Leave the country if you don't like it. Thanks for the attack comment.@oodmcadams5604

[@lockandloadlikehell]

(refusal to enact) Tort reform Blame democrats for that one

[@michellebrooks3512]

I'm in NC and leaving this police state soon. I am pleased to read your post. In dark times it is good to know there are still a few good police officers out there.

[@tcatt222]

We now live under corporate law rather than Constitutional Law here in America. Most folks don't know the difference or why that is.

[@user-mn8rg6he4y]

Why? Mitch McConnell, Leonard Leo, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and … their favorite puppet Donald Trump.

[@susanjohnson7976]

I have read about the incorporation that happened in late 1800’s. but also read it is currently expired. No one wants to update because it will bring it to everyone’s attention that We don’t own anything? Another issue is changes made to UCC codes. This manipulation concerns collateral. If your property has ever been held as collateral, even if you own it, the manipulators can take your property. Sorry I don’t have more specifics but something to look out for. We are moving toward 2030 agenda where we won’t own anything.

[@zeroshepard9513]

Vote blue. Then stop buying from corporations. Only buy from small business. They pay taxes on our soil, for one thing. Dont spend money on companies who get away with tax fraud.

[@johnwilson5637]

@@user-mn8rg6he4y TDS on show. Blaming Trump for something that happens during the Biden administration? Really??

[@speed_demon420]

Correct. 1871

[@homelifewithlinda1985]

Things like this need to be on local news...in newspapers...anywhere to be seen...open some folks eyes so they get out and vote!

[@ptbelttactics]

If you think this can be fixed by voting, you're wrong.

[@richs.9283]

Thank you for your service! Your land to do what you want! We need to get our country back!

[@chaulzebrown9884]

“One of the common failings among honorable people is a failure to appreciate how thoroughly dishonorable some other people can be, and how dangerous it is to trust them.”- Thomas Sowell

[@merlinambrosius2554]

@@jimbocoats7152 Well, clearly, if you know Sowell at all, when he spoke of the dishonorable, he was speaking to those on the left.

[@larryh657]

To many F ING rules BY JELL-O JEALOUSY PEOPLE

[@ShastaOrange]

And yet Sowell is a hardcore libertarian who thinks even the Republicans want too much regulation on business! We're just supposed to trust them! Make it make sense.

[@sled57]

great description of people following trump

[@christiantucker6033]

Very well placed quote. A man brought a gun directly to the front door of his home. Presence is the foundation of force. Meaning the clown in a cop costume went straight uo in his personal space, in front of his wife & kids (maybe) and he made sure he saw his gun. If orders are not followed, the punishment is up to and including death. (he literally trains for the death outcome) Then he begins the video with statements of love, respect & trust for such clowns in costumes. I guess when you pee yourself in front of your family and allow evil to have its way upon you and your family in the security of the home... If a man shows up on your porch with a gun to talk to as a friend, you tell him to leave and come back as a friend without his gun. Friends don't have conversations where if you don't say and do it right, they kill you. Well your quote, in my opinion, says a lot. A read & reread quote.

[@SS-dm5iy]

My professional licensing board in my state tried to strip me of my professional license over a mistake they made. (They put the wrong due date for a form on what they mailed to me) I would have lost my business, my home, and probably my family. It was retaliatory in nature and I almost took my life because of it when things looked the darkest. I finally got it in circuit court before a judge and he basically laughed them out of the courtroom and ruled in my favor. Was this the end of it? Of course not. They couldn't be embarrassed like that and they thought I would be running out of money to fight it so it went on appeal to the state Supreme Court....where I also won. All in all it cost the taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars, it cost me $100,000+ and I almost ended it all because they were essentially ending my life as I knew it. The government is horrible at every level.

[@davihazel3653]

So true

[@samurai-slayer]

You should absolutely be able to sue them to recoup your losses based on their mistake. So messed up. Glad you won, all the fights including the most important one!

[@Mehitabel18]

Oh, it’s so sad when other peoples’ mistakes go so far as to make you think of doing something so tragic! I’m glad you didn’t. And don’t! Live to be a stubborn old cuss and be a thorn in their toe!

[@shawneenhammer4241]

​@@samurai-slayer💯💯✌️🕊️🫶🌠🌏🌍🌎🌌💫❤️🫵

[@shawneenhammer4241]

​@@Mehitabel18yes💯💯👍

[@survivaloptions4999]

When I lived in Philadelphia, my next door neighbor called code enforcement because he didn't think I was picking up my pet waste quickly enough. It got picked up every evening after work, and the entire back yard, which was all concrete except for an 18 inch border where I grew veggies, was washed and scrubbed once a week, weather permitting. When I talked to the code enforcement officer, I asked if compost piles were allowed. She said yes. So I started composting all the dog waste in the corner of my yard closest to his bedroom window. It was a row house, so it was literally a couple of feet from where he slept. When there were no additional complaints after 6 months, I stopped doing that. Eventually I got to know him, and except for that incident, he was a really nice guy. Guess he just had a bad day that day.

[@newlifelodge]

So you gave him 6mos of bad days?

[@survivaloptions4999]

@newlifelodge I sure did. If he had just complained to me personally, I would have blown it off. But he didn't. He called authorities who have the power to fine me, take my dog, have me evicted, and even prosecute me. So yeah. I gave him six months of bad days to teach him to mind his business, exercise better judgment, and think about the consequences of his actions before speaking. It's a lesson most men should learn by the time they are that age. I guess some just don't.

[@user-yf9ww1qt9w]

Great response 👌

[@jessparsons2684]

Is this all from a neighbor who has never met you and is acting on their own fears / anxiety? I Live in California and without the same moral values and close relationships with our neighbors, we would have the same problems. I believe many problems arise because people don’t get to speak to one another face to face. Emails provide miscommunication because it leaves out the writers tone and personal details (tone of voice, sarcasm). Did the code enforcement personnel receive a written message / legal form that made him carry out his task to visit you? Since this code enforcement already knew you….? Do you have the right to investigate the source of wu h complaint to learn maybe this all started by a new neighbor who just needs you to be the bigger person and introduce yourself? I grew up with my neighbors being over 20 acres apart but my Dad ( law enforcement officer himself) made sure to meet all neighbors to gather information about each one to know when certain activities by any neighbors was innocent or suspicious/illegal so he can keep me safe. I pray God heals this person’s wounds who thought making a formal complaint was the only choice he or she may have had and after watching your video will come fourth and make amends for their mistake in how they handled their own actions.

[@speed_demon420]

​@@newlifelodge yes. Respect

[@gabrielwood9345]

I am sitting here shaking my head in disbelief. You have done everyng right. It is your land and you put whatever you want on it.God bless

[@johnbrandon8890]

I'm a navy veteran and I have seen this country going down hill more in the last few years than any other time in my life time

[@KawakebAstra]

Thx4Ur service 🦅🇺🇸🕊yes everywhere “ the last 3 demic years “ is when “the totalitarian tiptoe“ erosion of freedom became overt 🙏💔🇺🇸😭🤲

[@donaldwright2063]

So very true.

[@richardkev3077]

More in the last few years than in the previous half century combined…

[@kerryburkholder5925]

God Bless You All 🙏❤️

[@whitebeardInn]

I'm retired Air Force and just turned 65, as such, I had to go get my INDEF ID card. I went to the Naval Station in Everett WA. I saw a lot of civilians and only about 10 people in uniform. At least four of the 10 were grossly overweight! Three women with butts wider than any chair in the whole building and one guy that was just plain fat! Our military is a joke, there is simply no way those four people could pass a fitness test, none at all.

[@gloriab.9900]

Former USAF veteran here too. We are being over regulated in a society that now has a two tiered justice system. Keep on fighting the good fight. 🇺🇸

[@user-sd8zq2kt2x]

It's a shame because good citizens such as yourself dedicate years to this country and then have to argue over rights of ownership

[@DAVIDMAINORD]

THEY WILL NOT CHANGE UNTIL YOU CHANGE IT

[@raxxtango]

there is a 2-tiered Justice system....someone who is an average working american and those who are part of the good ole boy network.

[@OzzyAkiro47]

It's a shame when good citizens fall for the "two tier" conspiracy theory. Oh well.

[@jeanefraserCEO]

❤ CHINA invaded USA. Communism

[@arpifekete8748]

God bless you dear farmer! How dear they hurt innocent people! It looks like good people get punished!

[@justbreathe2585]

Thank you for your service! I also served (Navy for me) and today I feel that I wasted my time. I came home to so much regulation and over sight, I could not have a day without getting pissed. I have come to realize that only dishonest people make the majority of complaints. When someone like you comes along, does everything legally, without greasing wheels, then you owe no one anything. This makes you dangerous. Keep being dangerous friend! Also, a little wisdom here, when people smile at you pay attention to how many teeth you see.... not everyone smiles, they just bare their teeth and before you know it, their causing you problems.

[@gadarn850]

Building departments should have one role. Public safety. The person that reported you for nothing should face criminal charges or at least be open to a civil suit.

[@ronr3334]

Hi gadarn. I agree, sadly Justice is Just for us, not for them just look at china Joe as a perfect example and the many empty shirts representing many states, not all, mostly DemonRats, some Republicans. Tyranny is just around the corner; if they sell people on the benefits of Cashless, they can terrorize everyone and make them tow "their line" when cash can no longer be used.

[@ChaplainRuf]

The person reported him because he talks like a mid-school girl - blabbing about all his plans.

[@anwiii55]

@@ChaplainRuf that sorta sounds like what you are doing right now....blabbing about blabbing. at least his stuff was more interesting than yours.... and who blabs about blabbing? usually little school girls and gossiping teenage girls.....so welcome to that club....don't forget to grab your purse on the way out

[@Nny_V]

@@ChaplainRuf ya pretty much just giving trolls opportunities. this is why it's a bad idea to talk about where you live, what your plans are in life, and to use your real name online anywhere. there's plenty of people with far too much time on their hands.

[@meredithbenjamin6057]

​@@ChaplainRuf Are you jealous?

[@mdpatton2]

We as individuals are completely over regulated. I live in rural Texas and we have no permitting for anything built outside of the city limits. Recently the commissioners voted in a permitting process to build anything, even a fence. The outrage that came out of the people from the county was so overwhelming that at the very next commissioners court meeting they overturned the rule and one of the commissioners resigned. The point of this is to say that local elections matter so get out there and speak. Thank you for the video.

[@williambixby3785]

It’s all about greed and new ways to create tax revenue

[@surething-hohum]

I could see we’re going to let the government steal our homes. Well, not all of us!

[@yeahman1756]

Because it's about generating revenue into the commissioners pocket or State as they claim. aka Robbing You as a Texan more out of your pocket. It's like self incriminating yourself psychology.

[@stayfreenotsafe]

You are 100% correct. The local level is the MOST important part of elections and where we need to get back too. The local level controls everything and then goes up. That is the only way to start reversing the issues we have, even at the federal level.

[@nancyjohnson5810]

It's always all about money. Hey I know let's make it a priority that someone needs to apply for a permit if adding and building anything to their property. Just another way for the government to make more income. Does no good to get your undies in a bunch because we know the governments always right!!!

[@ottogaher2805]

Thank you for your service,and for standing up for your right!

[@Puas_yog_mas]

Josh, current active duty Air Force member here…. First, thank you for your service! Just wanted to give you my feedback/opinion after watching your video. Great content btw. Your video clearly validates our American problem within our society. I’m sure you would agree that when you were serving, the same issues arose. In that context, I am referring to what you said in regard to a “culture of distrust.” Even today, as I serve, I feel the same with my leaders and those officers who are appointed over me. People are only going to lookout for theirselves regardless of your ethics, and integrity. A lot of days, I feel that I try my best to always do the right thing, but someone is always going to be out to get you. I will say, I believe a big contributor to the way people treat others in this culture of distrust is because of our Information Age… there’s just too much social media and outlets out there that make people feel “smart” or “brave” so they feel they can call someone out. This is also coupled with our level of competence within our society that is gradually dwindling. This most likely has to do with our diminishing education system. All the problems we face in our society from human relations, culture of distrust, racism, etc, is all driven from TOO MUCH INFORMATION through the internet, social media, and the overall ease of accessibility to information. And yes, even in the Air Force, we are over regulated. Just my two cents on your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@racerx4152]

jeremiah 17:9, john 3:16.

[@DavidBocchino]

The world is going to be a much better place when we all learn to mind our own business. Thank you for your service.

[@johnunsicker7440]

Tell you get yourself in the middle of someone else mess and they didn't follow the rules and then it cost you a bunch of $$$$. Then the ones sings no government control will be crying why wasn't it inspected. I know contractors in my area that can walk in and get a permit in 10 minutes and i also know contractor it take them weeks to get a permit all because they tried to pull shit with the building department in the pass.

[@robthomas5488]

My buisness is my and my family's buisness. And if fighting for it is considered "wrong" then I'm not the one that needs to change.

[@llee8325]

​@@johnunsicker7440 "Pull shit with the gov't "? Like what?

[@sharongoodsell9341]

Big or small , I love myself , is it big enough, clear a few more trees

[@countryjoe3551]

Nice fantasy that you are operating under.....

[@donwilliams6879]

I'm in PA. Lackawanna county. I tried to build an 8'X10' greenhouse with a wooden frame and plastic. The code officer wanted to charge me 92.00 for a permit. I told him that I'd take a chainsaw to it before I'd pay him a penny. I put deer fencing on it and a planter on both sides and planted morning glory's and told him that now it's a trellis and a permit isn't required for a trellis. He said that he had to check into that. Three years later he was still checking. I wonder if my statement about where the money goes and maybe the state should do an audit made him think twice?

[@jkgkjgkijk]

You live in a valley, next to olyphant and brick city? My grandparents are from Jessup. I remember a drug store, candy store, bank. I looked on Google Earth and it looks like the only thing left are the church and cemeteries. I liked all the home bars in Jessup, when I visited. People just made bars on their homes in residential neighborhoods.

[@margret-annchinn7807]

Beaurocracy!!

[@johnyaskoveakarpaccio4737]

awwhhh yes the big Italian festival!@@jkgkjgkijk

[@BigDick-pq3bq]

Unite for a better future. MAGA

[@ammantophori]

Pennsylvania😅😂.

[@wendythibodeaux8268]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your goodness!!❤❤❤

[@howardkettner]

I appreciate your tone/delivery, your respect for civil servants, your honesty, and your clear articulation of issues of rights and privacy. Great points all. New subscriber.

[@DasWaldCafe]

A beuracratic city officer kept calling us that our yard was called in (anonymously) by a neighbor as having 'clutter' and threatened us with misdemeanor criminal charges if not cleaned up. I thought it was a mistake as our yard was pretty well cared for but my wife (pregnant at that time) is terrified of authority and immediately went out to make sure it was pristine (in late pregnancy). Fast forward a few weeks and we get another notice that we were about to be cited for failure to comply. This was ridiculous and we called to say they had the wrong property. They were pretty condescending and said they definitely had the right property. We had to make a few more phone calls and invited authorities each time to come out and inspect the property themselves (seemed an appropriate ask when being threatened with criminal charges site unseen but there was incredible resistance and condescension from city authorities). When they FINALLY came out to inspect the property they immediately found it was the wrong address and gave a weak apology (and also found no 'clutter'). Government beuracrats can be very lazy and power drunk. Don't get railroaded as many of them don't care.

[@sachadee.6104]

Jeee, that's horrible. Don't know which emoticon says it best. : 😲😱🤔🤨🤯😠😡😤🤬

[@DRDR-mq6ee]

oh but they do care. Just not in the way u think they should

[@BrandonWarren-yt4yp]

Sue them for harassment and wrongfully accusations towards you .

[@kylereese4822]

Those are the laws that are created without your knowledge or are distracted by other laws that they say are a benefit to you.... it`s called ` slight of hand ` a common tactic of con artists.

[@DRDR-mq6ee]

sleight, and they will not stop ever until you are terminated!@@kylereese4822

[@goawwy]

I'm a 6th generation farmer and I'm proud of you and Thank you for your service!

[@skippylippy547]

Amen!

[@praiseYAHalways]

Fellow Vet here also living in NC. I bought a property (a few acres) a few years ago, the property had 2 homes on it (one built back in the 80's) and a good sized stand alone garage. There was a trailer on another part of my property where the garage was that had been removed before I bought the property, however I still have a septic and separate electric meter there that was for the trailer and garage. The older home from the 80's had an attached garage as part of it's footprint. When I decided to make repairs/improvements to the small house I was told that I could not use it as a 2nd home nor could I change the footprint of the structure. Keep in mind that this small home also has it's own septic system but it's powered by the main house (not sure why they did that but it is what it is) They had passed a law in my county that said you can have only one permanent dwelling on your property(no matter the size of the property), but my small 2nd home was grandfathered in because it was an existing home when I bought it. However, I was greatly restricted on what I could do with it....even to the point of repairs to it. Nearly every contractor I hired for repairs asked me why I was even talking to the county, they said they make trouble for everyone. Nearly ever single one of them said most people don't even tell the county what their doing and they don't ask for their permission because of all the trouble and grief they cause. So now my small home is just sitting there half finished being used for storage because of the county regulations. To be able to use this home as a residence (for example- an in-law suite/house) I would have to subdivide the lot, change the electric so that it has it's own meter and many other things besides....It is frustrating that some government office, who doesn't live on my land, has any authority to tell me what I can and cannot do on MY land. Especially in homes that have been there for over 40 years. I feel your pain. Thanks for serving brother!

[@tinsmanrebekah]

Thank you for sharing your experience. While mine is slightly different, I bought a very small farm 6 years ago. I started rescuing equine that were slaughter bound and if you know anything about these animals, many of them are very sick, unwanted and many habe been horribly abused and or starved. So when I get them on my property, they were in that condition. Au the time, with a max of 22 equine on my property, I was spending over $1,500/ month on feed slime, not to mention, I was buying ~3-5 bales of hay each week. I had signs made for my property that this is a rescue, so that folks driving by would know that I was a rescue. Some person however called the county Sheriff on me as starving animals. I had them called on me multiple times, once they even showed up with a search warrant, which was totally unnecessary. I had already invited them in and told them they could come at any time. But they got a search warrant and showed up with multiple personnel to search my property and they even called in a local veterinarian to inspect the animals. He concluded that they were not starving, that they needed just to gain weight. WHICH IS WHAT I WAS WORKING TOWARDS. They came to me skeletal, and I was helping them gain weight as I was treating their various illnesses. The Sheriff continued to follow up reach time, this anonymous person contacted him. I finally got fed up and emailed him back along with all of my bank statements with every single dime I had spent over the past 6 months on the animals. I also told him that I was upset that he was being used as a tool for harassment and the next time this happened, I was going to file a harassment suit. Apparently, that was all I needed to do. I've not been bothered since. But how ridiculous. I was so deeply hurt that here I am a public school teacher who was driving 120 miles a day out into the country so that I could get away from this type of nonsense to be targeted by someone who for whatever reason did not like the fact that this former city person came out and was rescuing equine to rehome them. Most that were rehomed without even receiving a donation. This has ruined my opinion of the mostly good people out here as I have no idea who has done this. It's been 4 years and I'm down to 4 equine that have now become permanent residents. It's sad that there are folks out there who are nothing but critics of others. Insanity. 💔

[@prodesign8189]

Should have just claimed to be an illegal immigrant...they would said sorry and moved on...they may even send you a debit card loaded for your use! Tax payers have the most scrutiny. Laws only apply to hard working citizens.

[@erockhefleyjr6852]

Preach it!

[@tomday5830]

​@@gamebredduramax71bull...

[@chaspruitt2610]

Sad but absolutely true!! 🤦‍♂️

[@chaspruitt2610]

@@gamebredduramax71 Who is a liberal???

[@SandraV-vt4ec]

😂

[@icehog2367]

I think you nailed it when you said we're a society of cheaters and liars. It doesn't matter where you look, our society is filled with them starting at the highest levels of government and continues right down the line. Unfortunately, people like you and I that always try and do the right thing isn't the general sentiment these days.

[@jeffkidder5282]

Whatever you do, don't become a cheater and/or a liar; you reap what you sow. And, what goes around comes around.

[@farmingfromscratch]

Ironically the very people that Josh is trying to appease are the liars and cheats, direct taxation is unlawful, straight stealing, provable fraud. doing the right thing in this situation means making the County accountable for their wrong actions!

[@maryanns5207]

They go after the ordinary people while the fat cats get away with that very thing. I'm us army ret.

[@tonyspaccarelli8702]

crap floats to the top ....................

[@kennethmcfarland7566]

Doing the right thing simply because it is best, makes the wrong doer look bad and puts them at risk of being exposed. They will not tolerate that. They will lie manipulate and destroy your good to keep their bad from being seen. Ping the right thing is difficult. It requires you to operate within the specifics of said task. Others just show up for a check and get anything else they can for free. The sad thing is they are protected. How? The laws that are passed for their benefit. You know them like I do. Any way keep doing right you never have to apologize until a$$&@!es cry offense because you made their s*•t look bad.

[@jacobaxiom7705]

That's one hell of a long winded way to say "I'm annoyed with the permitting process"

[@mikebeck9869]

Ok, I get it. Be grateful you have one inspector. Living in the big city, I was adding onto my house to make it bigger and put in a garage. The plumbing inspector came after I had installed all the plumbing. He said an air pipe from the shower was wrong and that I could not have it the way it was. The electrical inspector came by and said it was incorrect that I had to change it. I contacted the county and they said I should follow what the current inspector said because he had been with them the longest. So I changed it. Then when the inspector came to inspect the roof, it was the same plumbing inspector . He asked why I changed it. I told him and he called the office and I had to change it back. So, I was supper pissed and called my attorney. My attorney called me two days later and told me that I was to leave it the way the first inspector who was the third inspector said and if it wasn't that way to leave it in the condition it was in. I told him the first and third were the same guy. It seems that the guy that was with them the longest was not aware of changes that were made and the new guy was fresh out of training and they were in a battle of who is going to get a higher ranking position and I was stuck in the middle. Needless to say, the first guy who was the third guy was right and the second guy was wrong. So, you got it easy, believe me. In addition, we do not own our land and if you don't believe me, try not paying your taxes. Another thing, I would like to do in my new home is put up an antenna on my property to get better reception. The rules are that I can go no higher than 35 feet and it can't be farther than 1 foot from the house. If I could go 75, my antenna could see over the top of the mountain in front of me and I could get better reception like I did with a military pole antenna and my winegaurd on it. Nope, against the city rules, and its an eyesore. Too whom? I can't say said the inspector. Now, in Cody Wyoming 5 years ago. You buy the land. Have a certified septic tank installer do testing, have the inspector witness a perk test, have the septic installer complete the system, have it inspected and when approved, cover it up and have that inspection done again. It was 150 bucks for the permit for the system. Then I said, how much for the house, she said that's it you're done. I said are they very quick about the inspections for the concrete, frame, electrical, walls, insulation, sheet rock etc. She said what inspection? I said well doesn't it have to be inspected? Honest to God this was her answer. Are you going to rent this right away? I said no! She said "well hun, we don't expect you to build something that you are going to live in that you would make so shoddy that it would burn down"!! I thought, Oh My God. Commons sense does exist in some places.

[@davidrich8087]

I’m with you, your land your business! Freedoms are being stripped unless we all stand together

[@dragonsroost99]

I wish this were true in America, as it should be. But after you pay the tax on what you earn, and pay the tax on what you buy with that already taxed income, say a farm shop, then try not paying the taxes to own what you bought with your already double taxed money and you will quickly find out who the true owner of your property is. Our tax structure in America is truly disgusting.

[@ireneshafer4821]

Trump.said, their not coming after me their coming after you! I think their coming after all of us even in CANADA! 😢. Let's all see who gets in Ottawa and the white house, that should be interesting.

[@rickcollins1825]

@@dragonsroost99 What's keeping you here? Is there a better place to live?

[@dragonsroost99]

@@rickcollins1825 No there is not a better place to live. Not that that matters at all. The conversation has nothing to do with how our country stacks up against the rest of the world, but rather how it stacks up to the intentions of our founding fathers. Just because America is still (for now) the best country in the world does not mean that it is perfect. Nor am I required to agree with every facet of it to call myself American. If you think that being triple taxed on your money and told how you should live though, I can think of several countires where you might feel at home. I would offer to pay your moving expenses, but alas, I can not afford the taxes!

[@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073]

​@@rickcollins1825working hard for future social credit points.nice.

[@JohnGrohman]

I live in Jasper County Texas. I inherited 30 acres from my Grandparents. I wanted to build a log cabin. I had to spend 75,000.00 on 4 different supposedly state of the art septic systems on the property. If I would have just done remodeling on all three smaller houses. I would have not had to change any of the septic! It's is not right for a group of people to decide what I should or should not do on my land! My Grandparents worked the tail ends off to have what they did! To have somone come in and then tell Me, Well Your Grandparents didn't know what they were doing! I almost lost my temper!! I believe You served Your Country So All Americans Can Be Free! No One Should be able to tell you what to do or not to do on your land!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US ALL! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY👪 MOST OF ALL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!

[@rhondaherbert9282]

Your grandparents probably stole that land from black people. What you're getting now is karma.

[@jayclark8284]

I feel for you John, and every American nowadays. My grandfather (Jasper Simmons), built his own house in 1952 in Lorane Oregon. He was still improving and adding to his property throughout my childhood (artesian well, garage, shed, root cellar ext). It was a beautiful rural property. He'd never get started now! I live in Bali now, and I follow in his footsteps, designing and constructing my own house, restaurant, retaining walls, septic etc. No land tax. No approvals. No permits. The property is called Sungai Jasper (Jasper Creek)😊 Had to leave the country I love to find the freedom I deserve😉

[@user-zo2ki7uk7b]

Welcome to the end-times!

[@cynthiadunn9121]

GO JASPER!! Me too 😊

[@bernicemetoxen9094]

​@@jayclark8284 wow..cool. where is Jasper located? I have property I'm idaho and would love to know more info.

[@wendyoneill948]

In ND, getting a septic system installed in the early 2000’s was around $2-3k. The government got involved to “regulate” it and now it costs $16k to $20k+. Yes, there’s a problem with regulation. They’re the government and they’re here to help…make things difficult. In my particular area (rural), there aren’t regulations on where/how/what can be built on one’s land as far as homes, outbuildings, farm shops, etc.

[@user-mf1um7yo7f]

Thank you for your service Some people care enough to say thank you. I know the feeling we have a neighbor next door that does everything wrong and usually gets away with it.

[@kc117mx]

We bought our house many years ago. The guy who originally owned it built a shed - about 6' x 10' - on a concrete pad. When we were landscaping we called to have the gas and water lines marked. The shed was built over the gas line. The city people sent us a notice for us to remove the shed. Apparently it had not been permitted. Good for him. I didn't care. We responded to the city that it had been inspected prior to us buying it so it is now grandfathered. They had no choice but to agree. It helps to have good lawyers on my client list. One of our arguments was that if there was a gas line problem, we could just put in a new gas line that routes away from the shed. Why they originally approved to have water, gas, and electric going in three different directions is beyond me, but this is the silly, stupid system that we have here, and it make life more interesting.

[@JoolieOoliee]

Do you guys have a land patent/allodial title?

[@jeanier.1588]

It's all about control! They are notorious for trying to find something that isn't up to code, and when they don't/can't find it they will make something up to make you jump through hoops and still keep coming after you. Here in MO (southern) they have gone after an elderly couple that followed all rules and regulations but still harass them. It's pathetic! Thank You for your service, and your videos.

[@Trdundee]

May be they or their cronies are after the land of the old couple and are trying to squeeze them out.

[@me-memachine5272]

@@Trdundee Cops just get off on harassing weaker old people. Its happened all throughout history, whenever you give someone evil any authority, they hold it over people who cant defend themselves.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

This is why I'd rather there be no codes or bureaucracy but stupidity and foolish, greedy shortcuts just ruin it for the rest of us.

[@jeanier.1588]

@@Trdundee who knows nowadays 🤔 haven't seen any of their videos in a while.

[@alytlepassionskaylytle8129]

​@@jeanier.1588fight back

[@bono894]

Reminds me of the time my car got rear ended while sitting in traffic. The accident happened two cars behind me so the middle car was totaled. My car was older and barely had a scratch on it. I really didn’t care and likely could have driven off and no one would have noticed. I was on my way back from work and really just wanted to get home. Being a good citizen, I checked on both drivers and waited for the police to arrive. An officer came and took all of our information and had us stay in our cars. I waited around for maybe an hour and the cop came back handing ME a citation for having expired insurance. No one from Geico had called or notified me about this. This raised my premium and I had to pay a $150 fine AND take a drivers course down at the courthouse. The guy who hit us didn’t even have insurance so I guess the guy behind me was screwed if he didn’t have liability. I think God was punishing me for something.

[@pipernigrum]

You said it all at the end: going from a high trust society to a low trust society is really bad.

[@toney886]

There is no doubt we are very over regulated. I watch your videos and think you’re absolutely honest about your farming operation.

[@RootsMusic-ek5nc]

We are NOT overregulated at all.....We need a SHIT LOAD more rules

[@Mike-01234]

Just live in a county that has no building codes there out there the freedom to do what you want without any permits, or zoning approval is like nothing you ever felt before. I did stuff without permits for years, but all it takes is one person to turn you in. When you're investing $1000's into something can't afford to be in violation with the local Government once they latch on to you no way to fight them. If your wealthy, just hire people to take care of it for you all you do write a check. Rest of us have to figure out ways to do things ourselves. City I used to live in you weren't allowed to install a drip irrigation line to a plant or install a ceiling fan. Water heater also the funny part was those things were all done online you just take pictures and send it to them they don't even send someone to inspect it just a money grab.

[@scbane]

​@@RootsMusic-ek5nc that is the most ignorant comment I have ever seen. Bet you work in government services.

[@RootsMusic-ek5nc]

@@scbane Not ignorant.. Very intelligent, People are very deceptive, polluting, uneducated, dishonesty too, They need to be regulated.. I see it every day...No rules..abuses all over

[@peepocozy8594]

no he's right, way more paperwork, way more hoops to jump through, people would actually like it, it's like a video game really@@scbane

[@WessMaynard351]

I had to ask the county and township for permission to put in a pond. I had neighbors tell me that I couldn’t plant trees where I wanted on my own property. I had a new neighbor come down to my house and demand to see my ponds. I did this like you. I followed every regulation. I had to obtain a mining permit to dig a pond. An hour after I told the new neighbor to get off my property, the cops were at my door with a complaint against me. I nicely explained what happened and if they had any questions, all my designs were filed with the township and county. Most of my neighbors thanked me for putting in the ponds because they hold back the water in the spring and nobody’s home has flooded in 10 years. I want to be left alone. I also served in the Air Force and my son is a Marine. Thank you for serving!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....there ya go...everyone has a problem with everyone else because they just have too much time on their hands

[@williamguillIII]

That's all we Veterans really want.....we just want to be left alone. We are less than 2% of the population that actually has done more for our country than the other 98%. Yes, we volunteered and we served because we wanted to. That was our choice and our choice now is to just live the rest of our lives in Peace and left alone! Hooah!

[@debbiecaldwell489]

If and WHEN we don't have WATER OR ELECTRICITY because Russia or Iran takes out our GRID, when THAT neighbor comes down for some WATER from your POND to FLUSH HER TOILETS, TELL HER NO!

[@Ball_drips]

This is the problem with those cops. They get a complaint and come in person to harass you. A real investigation would be check for permits and inspections on file. If all is legit, tell the complaining party that you had permits and inspections for all the work. The end. The cops would never even has to step foot on your property or contact you.

[@mikemorgan5015]

So, just to be clear, your problem is your neighbors, not the government. Right?

[@Skeeter13887]

I understand your frustration, but I couldn’t finish your video because of your proselytizing and constant repeating of your attempt to “do the right thing.” God bless you sir, and good luck going forward.

[@brendatrimble9528]

It seems like everything is way more difficult than it has to be...even when we try to do things right. It's so frustrating. We are also losing our rights at an alarming rate.

[@justincase6815]

You are very kind with your words, and thank you for your service. I too am a USAF Veteran (as is my wife.) We built our 'forever home' in Pennsylvania in 2021/2022. The governements (local, state and federal) have all become WAYYYY too involved in everyone's business, in my opinion. I really didn't want, nor did I need, to pay for all the various departments to sign off on every little thing involved in a home build on 9 acres of land. Overkill is an understatement. All the requirements that cost me $10k every time I turned around, and needed a signature from the next guy, who then required a new thing that cost me $10k... It was really ridiculous. Great video, thanks for shedding light on this problem!

[@mikemorgan5015]

Can you provide more detail on these multiple $10,000 requirements?

[@freedomearthmoon1]

It was unfortunate but he complained for 16 minutes about a misunderstanding that got straightened out, Boo Hoo, I thought he was a man, a veteran, give me a break!

[@justincase6815]

@@mikemorgan5015Stormwater management plan requirements were ever-changing. Had to keep going back to the civil engineering firm to add erosion mitigation features. CE estimate for the project was $15k, after all was said and done the CE fees were just over 50k for drawings. Then came the expense to add the features. To be clear - every time township engineer scheduled an inspection - it resulted in a new mitigation plan. Rain garden added, multiple drainage features required excavation crew to dig trenches to nowhere. It’s nearly comical now to be living on our property and to look at the various things that were required. Each trench cost just about $10k for the excavation crew, the cement drain install, and metal drain covers, etc.

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@mikemorgan5015 I'm finding a hard time believing some of these guys saying you need $10k in extra fees. In my area a 3000 sqft house the permits are only $350 for the whole thing. Reinspection fee is $50.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@johnunsicker7440 I know, right? I'm just guessing it may be "requirements" like, "No, you can't just pump your raw wastewater into that field because not only is it the law, that field drains into a creek feeding the river just upstream from the county water plant, sir. You need a septic system." Or "You can't build on marsh without piers to bedrock." kind of thing, but hope he fills in the gaps for us both.

[@mauryanderson1051]

Josh, I run a planning and building department in northeastern California (including code enforcement). We try and stay out of people's hair, but the bad actors create laws that screw it up for the good guys. Your story hit home.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think that generally that's the way my country operates also....but I don't think that this warranted a visit from code enforcement and I do not think that it's right for me to have to pay for "authorization" to construct on my own property....I think that's wrong

[@farmingfromscratch]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer and mauryanderson, county agents are operating outside the jurisdiction of the legal system, it is provable fact, first you must understand what entity the legal system has jurisdiction over, who the legal rules are written for, and why the language they use constitutes fraud. What they will tell you is they just follow the statutes and laws set forth by the State, unfortunately those statutes don't give them jurisdiction over a Man, that is a wrongful assumption they make!, hence why they commit fraud. Cheers

[@ajb.822]

I would put up for consideration that the "bad actors" conduct, EVEN if it put's people at risk, doesn't necessarily warrant laws and red tape. While on one hand I'm persuadable to the rights of each community and state to create their own regulations, to have reasonable ones, I'm also otherwise very much libertarian leaning. Basically, desiring of the max freedom and protection of each of our' rights as described in our nation's founding, and the fact that our rights don't end where other's fears or even reasonably concerns for their safety on my land, begins. For ex. , I think instead of enforced building codes for private property, there should be a voluntary system of such, with certificates those who seek them, can obtain. That if you want to ensure you don't enter a building that's not certified, you look for the little plaque that could be, say, by each entrance of a certified structure, and avoid entering or standing near it, if it doesn't have one. The exceptions could be very tall things that would land on the neighbor's property if it fell, or things with moving parts up in the air, like a windmill, or that catch wind, like a sail. But, draw the lines back further, making risks ( which we are free to not enter into) no longer crimes, and putting the responsibility back on the people - for a free, sovereign people as the US denizens are supposed to be, that's where it needs to correspondingly be - . Raw milk, building codes, lots of things fall into this. Joel Salatin wrote back in the 1st year or so of his blog about this topic, giving a lot of comparison stats between us and Mexico. in Mexico's favor.

[@joecarter152]

I also live in NorCal. You absolutely can not trust government. The permitting process is for total control of the populous to have a de facto ownership of our property guaranteed in the constitution as “THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “ stop trusting them and stop talking to them !

[@MrMajikman1]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I've been in construction in ILL ANNOYS just West of Chicago, for 36 years, and have owned my own business for 27 . EVERYTHING now requires a "permit" including installing a concrete patio, (of which concrete is my field of construction) which is ridiculous and only a money grab from the local municipality, in my opinion, as it has no structural relevance to a home/building's integrity. That being said, I am under the impression that permits are not in place to protect you, as the homeowner and initial builder of the home/building, but to ensure the next homeowner that the building was built within code, and insures that the building will be safe for occupancy to any subsequent homeowner. I believe there are at least 40 different inspections during a new home construction near me, that is made by and signed off by a building inspector, to make sure the contractors are following current codes. I'm not so sure you are paying for "authorization" to build on your lot, as much as the Permit fees are generally used to pay for the code enforcement official to perform his job, Engineers/Architects to review your plans with the County, and insure they are up to code specs. Like Maury mentioned, bad actors are what causes good people to pay extra (permits/fees, etc.) when building a home/building.

[@edwardwilliams9923]

It is getting pretty bad when every power hungry "official" comes to your property treating you like a criminal when you have done nothing wrong and a phone call would have done it. In my county you can't do anything without some little geek telling you how to do it!! We are way over investigated!! Thank You for your service and keep on fighting the good fight!!!

[@erwinschmidt7265]

Gosh Josh, you need humorous Tax Collector real-life story to cheer ya up!! In '73 Mich, Dad canned at Elec Mtr Manufacturer as no College Degree, although managed 6 Depts for years! Dad 51, so gettin' job touch & go, but my old MSU Prof arranged interview w/Joe, Co. Administrator, hopefully for J-O-B! They needed Property Tax Appraiser, Dad had no spirience, but all Joe wanted to talk about was in '52 when Dad City Cop in Howell, Fire Dept kept shtload of oily rags for spontaneous combustion. Fire Dept next to Cop Shop, & late at night got their wish w/roaring blaze. Dad spotted it, drove engines out, then used one to extinguish fire, squirted down wall common with PD, City Hall, etc, & as was 3 block long connecting Business District, half of town would have been lost. Equalization Director leery of GED, but Joe said Dad was his man! 1st assignment was appraising value of GM Proving Grounds. 1st day, took lunchpail there, something The Brass didn't recognize. GM VP had crew of "Helpers", but Dad said could use only two (& those were guys he already knew). First thing VP did was smile, & tuck envelope stuffed w/money in Dad's shirt pocket, but Dad just picked it out, handed it to VP with, "Ya dropped somethin' Buddy!" VP in fix w/pressure at both ends, so when Lunch came around, he asked if Dad would like to eat at Company Cafeteria? Dad accepted, grabbed his lunchpail, & off they went. VP & Helpers offered Dad all kinds of stuff to supplement his lunch, so Dad thanked 'em but refused. Near time for back-to-work, Old Bob, just a vehicle cleaner hobbled up, asked Dad if would like a beautiful apple he had, & a great big coffee to-go. VP tried to scat underling, but Dad said, "Why that would be perfect...thank you very much!!" VP totally confused, waited for shot at Cleaner, then asked Old Bob, "So what gives with this new Tax Appraiser?" Old Bob asked VP, "Haven't you ever met anyone that's honest before?" VP changed it up to, "Why would Appraiser accept Apple & coffee from you??" Old Bob said, "Oh, that's an easy one, he's just my Brother-in-Law, bought my apple trees for me & helped me plant 'em'!" VP asked if that's all there is to it, so old Bob confessed, "Well, my 3 yr old Nephew spotted light plane crash into pond at dusk in '53, Dad believed his 3 yr old, so swung U-Turn on US-23, skidding up to pond, kid handed him Roy Rodgers Rope 'n Lasso around neck, & off Dad swam bending snot out of plane wreckage, freein' Pilot & me the Passenger, & as all three spent, Nephew pulled us ashore! Other than that owing the man my life and stuff like that, there's no special reason I guess!" VP was hopin' for the best when got "Official Appraisal", but everything on up-and-up, so really surprised couple weeks later when Co. refunded overcharges for present year + 3yrs back as County had been valuing tools & equipment as brand new, when cash value as required was closer to zero!! Kinda makes ya think, doesn't it Josh!!

[@CaryKelley]

I absolutely understand your desire not to paint the people "just doing their jobs" as bad people, but at some point the folks doing their jobs and making up the machine have to take responsibility for being part of the machine. I think you're awesome and completely honorable for your attitude about doing the right thing. The sad part is you're the one being hurt by that while the folks doing things under the table and gaming the system get a pass.

[@Kacv-dc1tx]

Why send them photos of the inside unless they require it? That's like begging for trouble😵‍💫

[@jeffmertens9790]

Absolutely nailed it! The rank and file are the ones administering the will of the bureaucrats. They are the ones saying it's OK to violate law and Constitution and violating their oath.

[@weibullguy]

@@Kacv-dc1tx It is not our responsibility as American citizens to make law enforcement's job easier.

[@rickcollins1825]

@CaryKelley What was the hurt???

[@shawnwatson1419]

Every tyranny has also said they're "just doing their jobs". Keep that in mind. Now question what that job is and you'll find it's 99% revenue just like the old British tax agents.

[@kilcar]

We had a neighbor in the West Hills of Portland Oregon who built his residence, did everything right. Another neighbor across the street had always parked on the first neighbors previously vacant lot. A unending series of complaints began for twenty years to the code department, all unsubstantiated. Later, the complaining neighbor was caught twice stealing merchandise from local stores. Morale: Those who torment others ALWAYS have a seedy side ALWAYS . Great video brother! Dont let this get to you, its what the complaining neighbor wants.

[@Libbyslair]

I’m in Lincoln County GA and I find the restrictions excessive and an infringement of my liberty.

[@robertmitchell832]

It's been over Regulated since the taxation of land. A taxed land is land owned by the government and rented by the individual.

[@kcassidysr]

As a nation, we are way over regulated. Agree with you 100% in your entire assessment. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@juanitahenry1827]

The middle class the working class pay for the rest of the country

[@cchoice4919]

Over regulated??... you sound tRumpish!!.. I bet you wish you could just go out and dump your trucks oil right into the local river because the government charges to much at the free parts supply store where oil recycling is free!!..

[@TRPGpilot]

What service? Just a regular Joe like everybody else . . .

[@mattypants]

Very little in this country is over regulated. Most things are very VERY under regulated.

[@Cerceify]

Yeah. here in Fl. everytime a legislator or his son cuts down a tree or destroys an eagles nest they introduce a new bill limiting local govt. rights.@@mattypants

[@Herrdeskrieg]

I moved away from Washington State where everything was massively taxed and over regulated. I had a tough shed out on my property and the code enforcement was outside my gate with binoculars to see what I had put out there. I now live in Yellowstone county in Montana and I love my freedom! Thanks for your videos and your sacrifices

[@roastedright]

I moves from shit hole Washington in 2018 to Kansas

[@allenellzey5735]

I am with you. Moved out of Washington state in 2022 to Kentucky. Best move i have made in a long time. Pierce county was rasing taxes every year with nothing new on my property. All because of the crazy prices other homes were selling for made my taxes go up? Yea no thanks. WA is all about taxing everyone and everything.

[@larryh657]

I wish I could find the same as I have here in Washington state. You're right. The evil in people hearts are overwhelming in this state. I don't have long left stage 4 , I know some of the best doctors are here at the University of Washington Hospital, Fred Huch, and Harbor View. I like North Idaho and West Montana, but I can't replace my spot in the mountains to survive (in time) the coming CCP plans for the USA, I gave my life to this country and it breaks my heart to see it destroyed. From with in by usefully idiots and from outside. Plan by Russia-communists and carry out by China-Communists. Plus, USEFULLY IDIOTS

[@markwhite6477]

I'm still stuck here and King Inslee has added more taxes. Washington I now number one in highest gas prices, higher daycare, higher number of businesses leaving the state, highest unemployment, highest minimum wage, highest number of businesses being sued by our AG.

[@pnwsasquatch9581]

Same I moved from Snohomish October 2022 to Hamilton Mt best thing I have ever done to better my life!!

[@mobiltec]

Air Force here. 69 to 74. I feel the same way as you. In Nevada they are pretty good with property owners. They seem to bend over backwards to help you and always with a smile. I love our inspector and if you do something wrong, he'll wait there while you fix it if it can be fixed that day. Or he'll come back when it's fixed and not charge you for a return trip. But keep in mind that there are Karens everywhere and some people just can't mind their own business.

[@user-DrJoe-Future]

I lived in North Carolina, and all I know is, there should be no problem building a septic tank or well on your property as long as you meet the local standards/regulations for building a septic tank or dropping a well, and get the permit if needed and get it inspected if needed. I never had a problem doing that.

[@davidmcintyre4101]

I'm a vet as well. I have always believed that if it's your property you paid for you have the right to do so as long as it doesn't put anyone's life at risk. I also don't believe we should have to pay taxes every year on property we paid taxes on when it was purchased. On that note we don't pay taxes on food we purchased last year. I have no problem paying a tax upon purchase but to be made to pay continuously is insane. Also your property taxes shouldn't go up just because someone says your property value is more. Property taxes should be set when purchased. When property is sold then the tax evaluation may change for the purchaser. But all that being said, it's all theft just like insurance.

[@prissylovejoy702]

I just saw a news video about there being a bill about to be voted on or passed (something or another anyway) in Georgia to cap properly taxes and not allow increases just because property values increase. Let’s hope that bill passes since other states are likely to follow suit.

[@gregoryfrickey1715]

OUUR GOVT OUTTA CONTROLL,,,,,THEY JUST WANT TO GET INTO YOUR WALLET

[@scottwhitcher265]

Consider that higher property values oy help the realtor and tax accessor, unless you sell and leave the area.Your house won't be any nicer if its valued at 500k than st 50k.

[@raxxtango]

you really believe what you wrote? taxes are assessed on property you purchased 20 years ago? how do figure this? Ok....don't pay taxes on your land and...even if it was "gifted to you and see what happens. its called a TAX Lien...the government will Seize your property, throw you off your land and sell your property at auction.

[@raxxtango]

what you believe is called ignorance of the Law. what You believe is the mess this country is in right now...believing what you believe and what others believe - Is not the Law, instead of consulting an Attorney or Performing rudimentary case law to support your "beliefs"

[@judaharise777]

Rural Georgia -- We are definitely being overregulated in my area with recent changes putting us in the same building category as the Atlanta Metro arena. Residents used to be able to build any sized home; now they've specified a minimum square footage and the lot must be at least six acres. Young people can't afford to purchase or build where they grew up. It's absurd. Residents responded by voting two council members out of office and the remaining three may be in jeopardy.

[@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh]

God bless you, around here all the boomers want house prices to rise to infinity with no regard for the younger folk, they do everything the cant to increase the cost to build. Now it's like $40k in fees to get a permit plus another $30k to get utilities dropped int and they want four achar minimum lot sizes with huge set backs. Buying a lot and paying the fees is like $400k before you even build a home. Meanwhile all the boomers voting for this crap are living in houses build on quarter acer lots, they think all the fields need to stay fields forever and no one is allowed to build anything other than a mansion because they think that will rase their home values. It's despicable. Luckily my state passed a state law saying you could build a second home on a lot and share all the utilities and the local government cant stop you, so I'm building my house on my parents property.

[@dbchillin7747]

Thank the usery banking system system.

[@DanMcD80]

The min acerage can be a good thing, keeps developers from dropping in an apt complex bringing in rifraf that wont respect your way of life.

[@judaharise777]

Agreed but they went from 3 acres to 6. Three was fine.

[@zyxwvutsrqponmlkh]

@@DanMcD80 You are an elitist snob who thinks people who are less fortunate than your self should not be able to afford to live near you. I cant afford to live in the area I grew up in because of pricks like you.

[@garyhays3395]

The saying is good people finish last. Well over the last 2 years I've had hernia surgery and have lost both parents. Through this time I have witnessed so much greed its sickening. Being a farmer myself it's very worrisome reading of all the farms the government are regulating or shutting down completely. Hats off to you for trying to do the right thing. If allowed I will die not last but happy on this ground I've lived on and worked for many years. Again this societal greed for money, which it sounds your situation is all about is a sickness thus great country of ours will be lucky to overcome. Enjoy your show and thanks for your service God Bless America

[@JDog-tn8we]

Wife of an Army Vet and mother of 2 Army Vets…. You’re 100% right.

[@TBKN316]

Almost the exact same thing happened to us. We were investigated by code enforcement after we put electric in a three car garage/workshop. This is six months after it was inspected. Then we put solar panels on it and the electric company had to approve it. We had all the permits and paperwork, but it was infuriating to have to pull it all out & prove it when they should have it already. We are over regulated in my opinion.

[@dougcrowe1226]

Exactly- they had all the data and paper

[@williammitchell8247]

The electric company should never have a say in your private property, I get to an extent the government enforcing a minimum safety code. The only reason I am understanding of this is because idiots build stuff all the time and do poor work and it gets covered up by drywall.

[@TBKN316]

@williammitchell8247 My solar was installed and we waited weeks for it FPL (Florida Power & Light) to come out and approve it. You're right it shouldn't be like this.

[@5ryane]

Just the opposite took place with my project.I wanted my power pole and meter street side as to keep the meter readers from entering the property.The power company agreed and I wanted two power poles with service to each power pole one pole for the house and one for the water well.Power company agreed .The county said you can't have two power poles serving your property.The power company and I told the county that the business I have with the power company is between us and not the counties business.The permits where issued with the power company advising the county that they would file a law suit about this, so the county did not want to set a presendent. The common sense reason for two poles was if a fire where to happen and we had to shut off power we would still have power to the well and water to help suppress the fire.@@williammitchell8247

[@ShelvedBooks-lw9td]

Corruption within the departments are after your property.

[@RichSobocinski]

Citizens have no obligation to be "happy" about paying taxes.

[@logoski589]

*Protection fees

[@makesbyryandean]

stop being a citizen. Get off the ship and back onto the land.

[@thefacthunter6539]

No kidding

[@greenpighunter6930]

I'll never be happy about my hard earned dollars being wasted.

[@MrSprintcat]

@@logoski589 🤣

[@user-mq9tl3wc9m]

Welcome to America. For the people,,Buy the people,,, And against the people!!!

[@Stonefly97]

Im in Oregon, my place burned down in the Holiday Farm wildfire. I had about 6500 square feet in buildings, lodge and six cabins. One cabin survived, although damaged, I rebuilt the lodge at 4000 square feet feet. I used to pay 3950 property tax and have to pay now 7200 bucks. No senator or other stakeholder responded . So much for our county to yelp you recover from a huge loss.

[@billcampana4328]

As a retired Firefighter/Paramedic I understand your pain. I spent 25 years saving lives in a community where I was born and raised. I have lived with these people. Their job is to preserve their job first of all! I too got plenty of crap from the building commission that ended up costing me an additional $13,000 to complete my building! JUST BECAUSE THEY COULD!!!

[@vonheise]

Agree, those that "serve" serve themselves first, then if they have time, they will serve or harm the community. Every elected job should have term limits as they soon get lazy and power hungry.

[@montylines4161]

You had the right to move ahead with the project if you stayed within their regulations. If those regulations give them the lleanacy of charging an undisclosed amount? You were able to start project? And then more fees were amassed by county is what I read. That is organized crime. From said point that $13,000 were needing paid against the permit to finish? Clear as crystal. This is what mafia does if you build improvements in their territory. Soo your private land is not priviate.. because they increased fees to point you would have to "be in the human trafficking or drug biz business to cough up ?....$13,000 to the county to IMPROVE you land. Paying for permission is all that is there, here in my county or anywhere they do that taxation in the unitedstates of administration.

[@alarmservicepros]

Taxpayers pay for your pension. You can afford the 13k.

[@llee8325]

We are ruled by OUR INFERIORS.

[@berrymcalister1728]

I am with you 200%. Gov't is way too invasive to honest citizens & way too soft on criminals. Being nice doesn't excuse officals from making errors- do we get to deduct from their paychecks when THEY SCREW UP?? It has become tyranical all the way down to the local level. Nobody can be held responsible. Hope you & yours have a very good Christmas. Thank you for YOUR SERVICE.

[@cosmo5102]

As a law-abiding citizen, I approve of this message!

[@nicole-uo9cd]

berry, but the gov won't do a DAMN THING about the illegals pouring into this country at the southern border!!!!!!

[@breathless8075]

IT ALL begins Locally. We all need to get more involved in our local community. Attend meetings and also keep an eye on the local school board. Many people think if they don't have children in the school system they don't need to worry about it, but who is going to buy your home in a bad School District. WE need to remember that WE OWN THIS COUNTRY. Our Ancestors worked hard to build this beautiful Country and so have We. WE are MANY, THEY are FEW. Some people are just plain power hungry and We need to stick together and STAND UP for OUR RIGHTS. My husband also served in the military. He was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and he is a Combat Veteran in the ARMY. I am so sorry for what you have been through. It's not right in a Free Country, especially for those of Our Fellow Countrymen who fought for Our Freedom and some GAVE ALL for that Freedom. Much love and prayers and support from the Appalachian Mountains in South Central Pennsylvania, Somerset Pa USA ❤️😮🤬😳😟🤔

[@thegreatone11]

None of you will ever do anything about it. Why even complain

[@LisaRent]

Thank you for your service.

[@ambu6478]

I too am a Veteran and the over reaching of our government,( city,county, state, and federal), is starting to really bother me! Somewhere, we have been lulled to sleep, and our government has taken us to the wood shed. We now, can't buy or own anything or improve our own property without the government getting into our pocket. Some states are worse than others. We have family in Missouri and when you buy a vehicle you have to pay taxes for that vehicle... and you have to pay taxes on that vehicle every year when you renew your tags on that vehicle. It never ends! I do not believe that our country was founded on this tyranny !! In fact that's why our ancestors separated from English rule and tyranny!!

[@etziowingeler3173]

You don't pay for your parking permit?

[@RandyBeretta-db5bg]

🤨The more money the County gets the more Powerful and greedy they become.!🤔 🫤

[@bradbarton8087]

While we use private currency, they have first lien rights on everything you use to discharge debt. Not pay,discharge. Look up the terms in blacks law dictionary.

[@donjohnson7189]

Folks need to make THE choice to either wake upto this and fight side by side with us or stay asleep. BUT having made that choice make sure you stay out of our way.......🤨

[@user-pg3rt8lb3d]

I completely understand and yes slowly ,but surely loosing all of our rights 1 by 1.We can not put septic you have to connect to the sewer 10,000.00. Who has that I sold the property.

[@danielentrekin6288]

My question has always been relating to this is how can you be secure in your property and papers if our counties can hold our land hostage or sell it if you don’t pay your taxes? We have let our local, state and federal governments infringe on our constitutional rights for way too long.

[@jjmcwill1881]

Taxes are as old as civilization. I don't like them either but they are a necessary evil if you want a civilized advanced world like we enjoy today. In the good ole days not paying your taxes would bring a sword into your belly. This world ain't perfect so no sense in whining about it.

[@farming4g]

Spot on... Do we really own our land and property? We have to look back when these taxes were established, as it has only gotten worse money grab. It could be the 30s or 80s all over again quite soon.

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

People have been letting the government get away with too much for over 100 years. Income tax was supposed to be temporary and look where it is now.

[@andreariegler]

We are chattel on a free range tax farm. Everything is game to them

[@hotdigitydog874]

Exactly

[@jimmccoy1875]

So sorry and thank you for your service

[@briandavis8629]

New York state. When I bought my house 35 years ago the taxes were $550.00 a year. Today over $3,000 a year. Why?

[@odysseus1959]

I remember my grandfather saying back in 1968, "I don't care if my neighbor lives in an outhouse and sublets the basement. Ain't none of my business"

[@jaymcnaughton8368]

It will be if it brings down the property values.

[@richardhy6931]

@@jaymcnaughton8368you’re “That Guy”!! 🤨

[@andycurran3327]

​@@jaymcnaughton8368 What is with this concern of property value (why do people buy into it). Do people who use this thinking in regards to cars they own (that guy's car is rusty, dented & is covered with bumper stickers - he is bringing down the value of all the other cars in the road (not). Dumb thinking, it is irrelevant just as much as how some other property effects theirs. What next - That person's clothes do not meet code the pockets are all wrong & don't match the shoes they are bringing down the value of my fur coat (ridiculous). Who ever presents this (property value) thinking as valid fact needs to get a life.

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

now days Everything is everyone... AND its Horrible. These cry baby idiots want to cry about everything. And there are so many rules and regulations the town could build a house and there would be issues with it with there own rules.

[@jaymcnaughton8368]

so if your neighbor lived in a shack and you keep your house beautifully manicured you don't think if you needed to sell you would get as much as if your neighbor kept their home as well as you do. I see the problem, its you who lives in a shack that has neighbor complaining you are hurting their values, I see now. @@LiveFreeOrRIP

[@sanjesco]

You’re a solid brother, America needs more people like you.

[@DutchCreekRanch1]

I bought an old victorian house in a neighboring town, cleaned it up and sold it to my daughter on a contract for deed. The county assessor’s office wanted to come in and inspect the interior of the home. I told them all I had done was paint and patch plaster. And that no tax assessor would be coming past the door without a warrant. He said ‘well, if you remodel your kitchen, we need to update your tax assessment so it’s fair for everybody in this town.’ So be warned, it’s not just the outside they will tax, they now want to tax the inside of the house.

[@Canadian_Skeptical]

You're right! The marketplace creates wealth!!

[@charleswise5570]

Josh, you are 💯% correct! I would have steam coming out of my ears too! A number of years ago, the legislative branch of my city passed an ordinance saying that all rental properties will be inspected by the city every three years. They came knocking at my door, and said they were coming in to inspect the rental property. I unequivocally said no you're not. Not without a warrant or court order.and probable cause. They said it's a new city ordinance. I said it's unconstitutional. Violation of my Fourth Amendment, illegal search and seizure. Never heard from them again.

[@johnoswald6192]

Glad you stood your ground, and for good reason. Good job.

[@charleswise5570]

@@johnoswald6192 Sadly, our citizens don't know their rights anymore. This is a dangerous time, when government bodies start taking advantage of ignorance.

[@jb8525]

The reason for those type inspections are because of slum lords, plain and simple. I have seen rentals that where not fit to have people in them and it was the elerderly, in a couple of these places, that had little choice in where they were at. The landlord, living three states away, was receiving a check every month so they didn't care. Wasn't until the checks stopped that it matters.

[@nickbosco6783]

@@charleswise5570 people aren't educated about law on purpose, 14th amendment says " and subject to the jurisdiction thereof " ... from blacks law dictionary , "subject to" can be synonymous with slave. I choose not to identify as citizen . It's all in the words, let's learn some legalese.

[@chaulzebrown9884]

Every one of our municipalities are being bought out by dark factions. The ordinances are not laws that apply to individuals and their private property. They are for entities as described in law as “persons” not men an women. Look into it. Purchase a measly book that contains code pertaining to property in your state. You will find exactly what I am talking about. While you go about your business inviting these code idiots in, they are trained to look into all kinds of other “ordinances” which are not laws that pertain to you on your private property. You’d be surprised at what they can find inside a wholesome law abiding ignorant persons home. The ordinances, infractions and fees are getting more and more ridiculous by the day. Did you also follow and comply to the covey show ordinances and mandates, which were proclaimed to be law by your local health dept? Kind of sounds like you may have. There are a few federal judges left that have not crossed over to the dark side and some of our federal courts ARE still working and honoring their oaths and duties. But the state courts are gone. And you likely have no idea how terribly corrupt the municipalities have become. Sadly, for most, when they learn that what I’ve just said is actually true, it will be too late. They will have lost everything.

[@markchristman3369]

"...people who have done the wrong thing for decades and decades if not centuries." This is the quote that get's at the core of it. This has come up in some of the Institute for Justice podcasts where they've veered into talking about zoning and building codes. It is way more nuanced, but the basics is making sure structures that are built have a baseline degree of safety, structural integrity, and that buyers aren't having to go to the level of structural analysis for every home and property they buy. That made a lot of sense to me (especially looking at some of the DIY wiring left by previous homeowner).

[@toddwikel3849]

Thank god in my county, Hunt County Texas, there is none of this silliness. I just completed a 6400 sqft barn with 17' walls. I have plans for either an office or an apartment on 600sqft of the future 2nd floor. When I put in my septic; it was very oversized for what I needed and I simply stated I am future-proofing so I can build whatever i want. No issues from the county. When I put in my electrical, the line provider installed everything...no permit or inspection required. Yes, we are over-regulated in some areas, but thankfully not my county.

[@billdouglas8278]

I’m in Washington state (Clark County) and your story is exactly my story (with exception to being a KZbin creator). I built my house with my own hands and inspected all the way through (with great and helpful inspectors). When I went to build my 24x40 shop it was a nightmare. Our farm is an hour from the code enforcement office and I had to make over a half a dozen trips down there to fix their internal bureaucratic mistakes. Like you said, all good people but the right hand didn’t know what the left hand was doing and at the end of the day it cost me an additional $2500 on my permitting process than it should have. What was so frustrating is everyone (friends and family) told me I should’ve just left the county out of it and told them it was an ag building and not let them on my property, but like you, I just wanted everything to be done right and to code, and by doing so, I felt like the county, and the bureaucracy took advantage of me and delayed my project as well as cost me thousands extra

[@Peaceful-resistance1]

Same everywhere... The many headed beast has No accountability!

[@peterharris8471]

I live in Washington in Jefferson county, i have built many AG exempt buildings no one ever bothers me. What did you have to fix? all you should have done is gone down there and said your building an ag building and leave. All you are required to do is build it to code. no inspections required.

[@ickster23]

The law is there for those stupid enough to follow it...

[@TomBTerrific]

Perfect example of why small government (very Small) is best for citizens. It costs us less in taxes, payrolls, unnecessary regulations , pensions& healthcare ( better than ours by the way) and so. Government departments have to justify their existence and most are so departmentalized they fail in achieving their original purpose then seek additional funding because the work is backing up! It BS at best!

[@ckm-mkc]

@@TomBTerrific The problem in @billdoglas's case probably was too small government.... Lack of resources means no expertise, which in turn means that everyone has to constantly look up rules and "figure out what should be done".....

[@PaulBoss351]

It's more than likely not just "distrust", it's jealousy. Someone reported you because you have a beautiful new building and they just couldn't stand it. It's really sad. This is the first time I've heard of you or seen your channel, and I'm really happy for you. What an awesome building that is.

[@pirpirpir-os7ms]

jealousy characteristic of the dark side

[@olepettergansmo3307]

If it is jealousy, all the more reason to shrug it off your shoulders, and let that be the end of it. How can you let other people’s jealousy affect you? It surtenly makes for a busy life filled with grievances. I would not recommend it.

[@pirpirpir-os7ms]

@@olepettergansmo3307 thank you, you made my point

[@heynow01]

You are a very rational person dealing with irrational bureaucrats.

[@MichaelSmith-cc4cr]

Hi Josh, I'm in Stanly County and have 21 acres in forest management and want to put a utility building on the property with county water and electric service. I went to the county this week and found out that in addition to the $1,350 tap fee for a 3/4" meter, I'd have to pay a $7,322 "system development fee". All of that and still bear the costs to run a line 600', just to flush a toilet and wash down equipment. I told them I didn't need their water that bad. I'll truck it in from another town. Going back through the adoption proceedings, I saw that only one of the commissioners voted against the fees as being too high. For a 1" tap, the system development fee is $18,306, and they go up from there.

[@_GhostFox_]

I'm in what used to be a hidden quaint town in North Florida. When my parents passed away, the drama of the county always trying to cause issues passed to me. Their latest bs was literally waiting until the last minute - after months of me asking for the new tax bill - to send us a bill so large that we had to go into more debt to pay it. Oh they had reasons why it took literally over a year. But they'll always cover their rears. i used to be a civil purchasing secretary. i've seen some things. They want to flatten our neighborhood to build homes only people with more money than us can put in. They recently voted to take away the ability for young teens to drive golf carts. They rezoned our rural area and took away even more rights. We could've fought back if more people had went to the council meetings. You gotta fight back. An email? A phone call? Yeah. I saw what they do with those. They filed that these things were received and ignored the complaints. SHOW UP AT THESE THINGS. IT DOESN'T TAKE VIOLENCE TO STAND FOR OUR RIGHTS. The only time anyone should care about your septic tank is if it's a hazard. Whomever called on you wasn't being honest, that much is clear.

[@rossransom]

I knew a man who wanted to build a home on his piece of land. The water table was too high for a septic system and they denied a building permit. He asked if he could build a barn and they said yes, of course, you can build a barn. So, he built himself a barn that looked exactly like the split level home he originally asked for. They paid him a visit much like yours. He showed them the inside which housed some cows and horses. Hay was stored upstairs. It was a barn in all respects. Many years later he slowly finished off the inside and lives there now just fine. Other people built houses around him and nobody bothers him about anything. I agree with you about the whole freedom thing. Live and let live.

[@mikeivey7167]

The sad part is, I live in Gonzales County, TX, and let me tell you, you are correct. Had to get a permit to put in a septic system in. Raised my property values by $15, 000. Only paid $7500 for the system. No one came to inspect it from the county. Just one example. I have to pay school taxes to a county I have never lived in and have never had a child attend school in that county.

[@lindajennings5953]

First off, thank you so much for your service. Josh, we have been over regulated for so long now, and it’s just becoming visible. Just make sure to document everything, keep a file on it, and move on. I’m not quite sure if you’re looking for a consensus on this, but I will bet you anything you will get a lot of agreement that it just is not OK. best we can do at this point in time is continue on in a way that feels right for you. Blessings and my father was a Navy pilot, veteran of the Vietnam conflict.

[@user-fb2dv5mf6q]

Where I live in Georgia outside of Augusta which is still Richmond county. We had two little girls selling lemonade on the side of the road in a little makeshift lemonade stand with a little roofing off and keep them out the Sun. This was a couple of summers ago. Well the county came out and shut them down because they didn't have a permit. That's how bad it's getting.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....welcome to this world of ridiculousness

[@sherryedwards9571]

Unbelievable

[@bakerwannabe4435]

Poor kiddos. I was hoping this story would end up with the code enforcement buying out all the goodies from their Lemonade stand. What kind of mean crabby neighbors complain about this and what kind of county officials even bother with investigating a lemonade stand? Surely, they have things on their list to do that require their attention.

[@jenniferbelda4354]

Wow unbelievable

[@aletatobia4643]

Wow, what has this world come too

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

When we were going to move onto our property in KY, I went to some office in the county seat to see what permits I needed. I was told "it's your land, you can do whatever you want." Coming from a state that is HEAVILY regulated, it was a breath of fresh air! Don't know if it's like that in every county, but it is in mine.

[@user-jw2mp4pb4m]

I live in Kentucky too but the township is shifty they tried to charge us 4x the water bill becuase i told them about a water main break they had on our easement

[@debatinghealer]

that is one of the nice things of living here that's for sure

[@user-jw9iu5fn2s]

Record everything that you or anyone else says.incase you have to go to court...unfortunately we live in bad times....

[@kimfleury]

I'm an hours drive north of Detroit, located on Lake Huron. This used to be a farm & resort area serving the big city, as well as a shipping port and small manufacturing center. In the 1970s and '80s, following the Arab Oil Embargo and the resulting crisis on the automotive industry, a lot of the small manufacturing businesses shut down. By that time, most of the farmer kids had left the land to take jobs in factories, and then when those shut down, the factory workers followed the factory work or went into other industries wherever there was work. At the same time, the resorts were going out of business, ironically because the city people were buying the coast properties to build their retirement homes. County and city authorities took advantage by investing personally in that land, including the farmland. Much of that land was outside the city limits, but that didn't stop the hired City Manager from investing in it, _and then recommending policies that he personally benefitted from_ ! The elected City Council just went along with all his recommendations because they personally benefitted, too. And the County Board was in on it, to boot. My grandpa's farm was in the Township, but the County swung a deal that forced the farms to tear up their septic and fill in their wells to go on City Water and Sewer. Grandpa didn't have a choice in the matter. That was in the 1980s. By 2000, City and County worked together to re-zone the farms as "Commercial/Industrial," eliminating all Farm Use zoning anywhere within some number of miles from the Lake. For the past 15-20 years they've been trying to eliminate all farmland from further up the tributary river that feeds into the straits (known as St. Clair River, the straits funnel water from Lake Huron to Lake St. Clair, and from there it becomes the Detroit River, which flows into Lake Erie). Being that clean water is vital to our health and well-being, I appreciate the efforts and policies that keep the waterways healthy. But the County and City authorities decided that farms pollute the water from runoff after rainfall. Nevermind that the Sewage Treatment Plant in the City dumps untreated sewage following rainfall. No Siree, it's all the farmers' fault. And meanwhile, the City and County established local Farmers Markets to supply the area with local produce and meat, to show how farm-friendly they are. It's all very weird. By the way, that corrupt City Manager and that City Council were caught, but nothing much came of it. It's such a small area that they all belong to the same country clubs as the judges, so they were slapped on the wrists and continued on with their corruption. It's a beautiful place to live, but greed does something to people.

[@aletatobia4643]

My Dad built a barn for agriculture use in Michigan and the county was given him a hard time. We have built cow barns, horse barns for agriculture use and haven’t been harassed yet… I believe if it’s your land you should do whatever you want.

[@protofmaster]

Josh, there's also another possibility as to why you got called in: years ago, we were trying to find someone to finish our unfinished basement for us. There was one fellow who came over that we interviewed, who later on did not respond to us, despite repeated attempts to contact him. We tried several times over a few day period, trying to get a quote. As we were wanting to get going on the project quickly, we ended up going with a different contractor. Right after the work got started we had police show up to see if we had a work permit for that job (which we had since the contractor we hired had pulled it). From what I remember, the police told us that someone had called it in! Now we were on very good terms with all our neighbors, so I seriously doubt it was one of them. But I began thinking about that other contract who never returned our calls. I ended up actually suspecting that he was the one that called us in. I don't have any proof. Just a hunch... something didn't feel right about him. And we never heard back from him, although I believe I did leave him a final voicemail telling him that we were going to go with someone else. All that to say, if you interviewed multiple contractors for the electric, and gave the job to one (while another one thought he should have gotten it), it's always possible he could have called it in just to provide harassment. There are wicked people in this world, as you well know.

[@MassPatriot91]

It also could have been a very serious mistake on the part of the county, and they could have been trying to cover there mess up

[@daleluhman1132]

As an Army vet and electrician, I do understand exactly how you feel. Ag buildings are treated special under the code. As soon as you said "occupy" or "habitable" the rules, tax code, and bureaucracy suddenly changed. An ag building can be whatever you want. Add electrical, and a basic ag permit with inspection is required. As soon as you say "occupy", the value goes up, the taxes go up, and other things are required. Smoke detectors, fire walls, minimum separation rules, and of course an occupancy permit. You can do an ag building on a housing permit, but you can't do a house on an ag permit. If you occupy an ag building without an occupancy permit, the local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) will red tag your building. Sounds like you need to change your permit, get the required inspections and assessments, and follow the instructions as if it were a house. You can also just stop talking about ever sleeping there. When / if the time comes you decide to occupy the building as a residence, file a new permit to bring it to the minimum standard. In the meantime, post a sign that no overnights are allowed in that building.

[@barbaragray7883]

You are very careful to be respectful to your county offices, but realisticly. They messed up. There should have been a record of the permit request, a record of the inspection request, and a copy of the results of the inspection. The fact that they had no paper trail at all means that somebody was remiss in their responsibilities. But as you indicated, the biggest question is, why so many regulations? They always say its for our safety, but it seems like it's for control.

[@Jumpersplace]

This is why you build UNDERGROUND. It pays for itself simply in taxes saved. They don't tax private man-made caves yet, do they?

[@Michael-ly7vt]

Thank u for that

[@jackwyatt1218]

"Statutes and codes with the color of law."

[@cavemanmaine1314]

Control and green backs in there pocket. @@barbaragray7883

[@BonnieHarris-bv6uk]

Look what's happening in Oregon on small farmers ! Govt overreach , monitoring well water use !

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

overpopulate an area and watch the folks that are overpopulating claim all their environmental concerns...sad isn't it!

[@tommyhorne1039]

Can’t do anything to correct the first response of another persons stupidity until you prove them wrong! Glad you stood up to them!

[@lamarbrown3806]

Josh I had a somewhat similar experience with my local town, when I say similar, I mean, I tried to be proactive and do things right. I was going to replace my backyard privacy fence, doing it myself taking 1 section at a time. I made appointment with building inspector, sit down with him after I paid to have my property surveyed so I would know exactly where my property lines were. I told him of my plan and wanted to know how much the building permit was, I provided a copy of the survey and told him that I was going to move it back 3 feet as is was 8 feet off my back property line, his response was, I do not need a permit if I am replacing an existing fence and moving it should not be an issues. So I thought ok, step 1 down and now I called line locate to mark lines as I am trying to be the model citizen and abide by the rules, they come out locate lines now I feel I have done my due diligence and can begin. I run my straight line across the back and start digging my holes for fence posts, set them, wait about a week to do next step as I was doing this on weekend, all the time all city vehicle and personnel could see the work. I then run my stringers and then begin putting my boards up, do the shadow box effect, from time I set my post until time I completed was about a month, 2 weeks after completion I get a call from building inspector, yep you guessed it, he said I had to move fence as it had to be 8’ from property line, I reminded him of our conversation at first he tried to deny until I told him I recorded it, but he still didn’t back down on his request, so I requested to be put on the next city council meeting and it was granted. I presented my case and explained I was never trying to violate any codes and followed the best of my knowledge the right way to do things, the mayor asked the assistant as the main building inspector happen to be sick about the situation, the assist informed the mayor that my fence was not the only one that was less than 8’ from line, mayor requested survey, concluded about 8-10 fences would have to be moved. I was informed if they ever have to dig up sewer lines my fence may have to come down if they cannot get their equipment back there and Informed them, I drove down behind there wit an F250 super duty ford truck. One final note the city attorney took a jab at me that I should have known I needed to be 8’ in on property line, my response was simply this, “with all do respect to mayor and council, as a citizen I come to an official you hired to keep me straight and in line as far as building, I set down meet with that official, I offer to pay for a permit, I am informed there is no need and it is not a problem to move the fence, I interpret that as I am good to go and would gladly play the recording for everyone to hear if they would like. It was quite and they declined the playing of the recording. The building inspector retired a month later. Baldwin County Alabama

[@MichaelSmith-cc4cr]

You didn't mention it, but most likely there was a sewer utility easement, typically 20' either side of the sewer line. These easements show up on the engineering plans, and should also be visible on the GIS that Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement have available to them. I was Assistant City Engineer in my local town and worked with the City Attorney on clarifying these exact issues for land owners. Good for you standing up to your City Attorney. His comment should have been directed at city staff instead of you.

[@runninggreywolf8313]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. I think what you do on your own land is your business if you're not causing an issue for your neighbors (risk of fire, flooding etc). Hope all this has been cleared up. God bless you and your family.

[@ShelvedBooks-lw9td]

His own property No Neighbors

[@johnjacobginglehimerscmidt8427]

Happens to me all the time that now I'm reluctant to even try to uphold the law .

[@kpxoda1]

We have become subjects of the state. Plain and simple. What you do with or on your property is no one's business but your own. Your freedom to swing your fist ends at my nose, that's really all we need to live by.

[@BureauATF]

👋 Building inspector of a very large municipality here. We have a homeowners waiver that you can sign that allows you to do most of your own work, less plumbing and electrical. If you can pass inspection, you can do it. The reason for the regulations for licensed trades is because people die from shoddy work done by unscrupulous contractors. That being said, I also have to investigate complaints of things being built without a permit. It's almost always reported by a Karen neighbor. When I get those complaints, I NEVER write a citation unless I absolutely have to. Like a homeowner wiring an accessory structure in a very dangerous manner. I always try to work with people.l, especially because investigating unpermitted work isn't what I signed up for. I signed up to inspect structures to ensure they're structurally sound, and that they will be sound for the owner in 25 years. But even then, I bend over backwards to help people to build things correctly. As I tell people all the time, I'm here for the benefits, not to lick boots.

[@user-fy9re3eh5g]

The fact you would even think about investigating as you call it a “Karen Neighbor” says you are the problem. One more government worked destroying his own neighborhood because of a job title.

[@MrClowny666]

You're a good man 👍

[@BureauATF]

@@MrClowny666 I appreciate that. I've worked on both sides of the fence so I know how a bad inspector with a fragile ego can destroy your project, so I try to find a balance of keeping the contractor moving along without slowing him down and protecting the homeowner and the public. The trick is to do that without taking anything personally. My department is full of fragile egos and bootlickers that dream about stop work orders and citations, so I do what little I can to make whatever difference I can make for the public.

[@judahbrutus]

The problem is that most are not like you. I am also an inspector and I believe codes are out of control. The code inspectors I have worked with building a new construction house are ridiculous and call out every minor thing. Code inspectors should only be checking for major safety issues and nothing more imo.

[@BureauATF]

@@judahbrutus @judahbrutus I'm going to have to completely and wholeheartedly disagree. That's not the problem. What kind of inspector are you? A home inspector? Code inspectors are not OSHA inspectors and we're not home inspectors. Our job is to check for code compliance, not safety. Codes exist for a reason. What you may see as a minor issue might not be a minor issue to somebody else. People will throw a fit if I call them out for not having a continuous tie at a perpendicular joist/rafters connection because they think "it's just a rat run." No, its an unstable roof. You absolutely need wind bracing, wall/wall connections, correct portal framing, correct wood grades, so on and so forth. If you aren't a licensed code inspector, you just don't completely understand what we're looking for. If you aren't building a house to code, that's a problem with you, not a problem with the code. And that's exactly the purpose of the inspection. It's not to "bust" you, it's to check your work and give you a chance to correct it. The people that pay you are 100% expecting and wanting a house built to code, and it's your job and your responsibility to be knowledgeable enough to provide that to them. I hold an unlimited building license as well as a home inspectors license, so I know both industries, and they are absolutely not the same. There is very little overlap. Just because I work with people and assist them wherever I can and do what I can to make the process as painless as possible doesn't mean I'm allowing homeowners to get screwed over by not making sure their house is built properly.