A Tsunami of Incompetence in Ocean Shores - News from We the Governed

[@truthseeker3396]

So sad it’s probably happening in a lot of cities here we need to unite

[@WeTheGoverned]

It is, but the solution is usually local, if people are willing to show up...

[@SaltySeaShell]

If it is happening in Ocean Shores, it is happening everywhere!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep

[@michaelpaul9179]

Incredible report Glen.....a recall is necessary!

[@WeTheGoverned]

That will be up to the local people to decide (and ultimately at least two judges - the process in WA state requires legal approval)...

[@MfPuppies]

Power corrupts and Absolute Power corrupts Absolutely. Vigilance is nessacary to maintain Liberty.

[@WeTheGoverned]

That is so true as it ever was...

[@oldfordman68]

As a former resident of Ocean shores I can tell you that that building that you covered in this story was almost complete when they decided to add on the office space. Down on the south end the city built a garage and parked a couple of older fire trucks in it and called it a fire station just to lower the city's insurance rates, however its not a manned fire station. I think you need to investigate the airport as well the corruption of that city and having to deal with Inslee as a state leader was a big factor in why I moved out of state last year aft 50+ years

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yes, I am getting some interesting reports from all over the city right now. It almost seems like there is a lot of pent up frustration there...

[@StarkeyatRingo]

When I first hit the S.Beach Ocean Sores had a law you couldn't even put a SHED on your own property - NAZI - and there is NO CHARACTER there - it's a pit compared to Westport or Grayland.

[@Hank-the-Writer]

@Glen: The mayor has systematically removed oversight of any sort. And 4 out of the 7 council members just vote whichever way the mayor dictates. The current mayor, as a lawyer, exists in a binary world: Win or lose. She knows exactly what she's doing.

[@WeTheGoverned]

It is always hard when you have politicians like that in office. They are not servant leaders, and they cause great harm to the community...

[@qolette]

Did she ever practice law? 🧐

[@Hank-the-Writer]

@@qolette As far as I know, she was a corporate lawyer which means she was assigned things and essentially told what to do -- not the sort of experiences that build leaders. That's possibly why she insists on telling people what to do and surrounds herself with folks less capable than she is.

[@qolette]

@@Hank-the-Writer please provide the supporting documents to prove her employment as an Attorney.

[@Hank-the-Writer]

@@qolette It's actually in her resume. Whether it's true or not I have no idea. She does have a bar number but as of last year it was listed as "inactive."

[@lastonanisland1111]

Perhaps we wouldn't have to pay so much in taxes if our government ran with some honesty and integrity. Ask anyone who works for the city, state, or federal government and they'll smile as they tell you how lazy and wasteful things are in every department.💸💸💸💸

[@ruivo7971]

I work for the State and I can't disagree. It drives me nuts but most of them are exactly as you say.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep that is how it works. A large percentage of our tax dollars are squandered for sure...

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yes, many of my sources are state or government employees. They see it first hand and know it well....

[@marciawhite692]

Yes I've seen it

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

If you don't want to pay taxes get out of Washington.

[@rongreen8485]

"Open sores" Laughed when I first heard that , but maybe not a bad description of the town.

[@WeTheGoverned]

That would be an unfortunate name...

[@AnonArandom]

I really like Ocean Shores, it's a nice clean town. It does sound like that government has some serious issues.

[@Hank-the-Writer]

This is a nice town. The problem is that it's run by "rulers" not "leaders."

[@pbshepherding47]

Good info, yes it is so rundown, nice folks there, it’s sad!

[@WeTheGoverned]

It is entirely avoidable of course, but you'd have to remove the corrupt first.

[@Dumbluck14]

Inslee is the biggest problem Washington has. A close follow up would be Dow Constantine and Bob Ferguson.

[@WeTheGoverned]

It is one big corrupt crew and the various players have zero interest in fixing anything...

[@Galen-864]

Everywhere you look, corruption and incompetence.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep.

[@MrHamlet]

I purchased a home in Ocean Shores recently and have been researching the community and government. There's all sorts of questionable shenanigans going on. E.g. despite the South end eroding, the City of Ocean Shores has been selling sand! The peninsula is literally eroding away, and the City Council is selling off the very thing the city needs to literally survive.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Thanks for the update

[@sugarbear8574]

Well done. Good facts and action plan.

[@WeTheGoverned]

There is always more to be done

[@stevebova1774]

Incompetence and fiduciary irresponsibility comes to my mind. Resignation or impeachment also comes to mind!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Well, there are always going to be problems if you look closer at local government. The question is what they chose to do about them...

[@SueDoll-q4t]

This goes on in most small towns.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Still worth exposing

[@gordonclaxton8916]

Hi Glenn, How can we volunteer to help you in your efforts to correct all of the injustices that are going on in Washington State?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Do research. Collect data, help prep more videos and stories like these. There are many more we can do if we have the data, background and facts organized...

[@paulhowson8744]

Hire b.l.m. and antifa. They will take care of it for you. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😐

[@andym1594]

Great work. Grifters in Thurston are nodding in approval at the mayor!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yes they are!

[@tak178]

If we don't stand up to these people, nothing will improve.

[@WeTheGoverned]

That is typically how it works...

[@brianknapp6215]

It's very sad- I spent a good deal of time in Ocean Shores growing up (my uncle used to own a lot down by the Jetty- long before even the first condos were built), my wife and I had our honeymoon at the Shilo Inn, and I had my last combined family vacation there (myself, my wife & daughter, my parents and my older brother) before I moved my family out-of-state. That so many instances of mismanagement, fraud, or corruption could happen in one small coastal city- speaks volumes about how broken our systems of governance have become.

[@WeTheGoverned]

The City of Ocean Shores is not alone, but if we can start to clean up small towns, we can work towards the counties and bigger cities, and eventually the state...

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

Certainly Trump ain't helping to clean the corruption he got caught doing, I hope you now know the fraud you voted for.

[@kevlinville]

Again Glenn... well done. Being new to WA it's great to be informed!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Happy to help. Feel free to share...

[@larryriha6787]

Prove this and indict her

[@WeTheGoverned]

She just died, so that isn't happening (heart-attack?)

[@jeremyc9229]

Thanks for your tips!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Happy to help. Feel free to share with others...

[@jeremyc9229]

@@WeTheGoverned I already have, and will keep doing so!

[@WeTheGoverned]

@@jeremyc9229 Thank you

[@SevenMntns]

I'm shocked the golf course has stayed open. I have never heard of anyone going out there to golf. People go to walk on the beach, fly kites, eat fish and chips and ice cream and go to little boutiques. Sounds like horrible corruption. When I worked in a local small town I saw a lot of corruption happening but people didn't even go to the city council meetings because no one felt they could have any impact on the corruption so they just didn't bother. Its a much bigger town than ocean shores.

[@WeTheGoverned]

The first mistake people often make is giving up and not paying attention or showing up. You have to take that first step to have an impact...

[@the.rose.garderner3700]

We appreciate. You Glen

[@WeTheGoverned]

I just hope this city can be reformed...

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

WE? Certainly not everyone buddy.

[@jrepar8221]

Voting is the most basic form of revolt. However starting at the most local level is how to build a foundation for a movement of turning this absolute ridiculous state of affairs we are currently in. Great job. BTW. nice to see pops last week.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Thank you...

[@qolette]

Justice is coming for her!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Justice comes eventually for us all, but at this point, a bit of truth and fixing the problems and preventing more from happening would be a good first step...

[@qolette]

Fair enough. Justice will come sooner than later for these evil demons.

[@wtfrancke]

My favorite place in Washington along with Westport

[@WeTheGoverned]

Both are great places to visit, and to live. It never hurts to improve their political/bureaucratic situation, however...

[@elizabethcattanach8556]

I am a resident and now aware. Thank you!!!

[@WeTheGoverned]

I'm glad I could help. It seems like there is a lot more than just this, however...

[@MrDadioDude]

Democrats and the law never mix.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Unfortunately true, but they like to make it up as they go along

[@StarkeyatRingo]

All those Big Fishes in that SMALL Pond don't like all fishes pooping in their water -

[@WeTheGoverned]

True

[@Macsprojects]

Wow 3 votes! Let's hope the residents of Ocean Shores see this video and sends her packing when it comes time to vote

[@WeTheGoverned]

It was one of the closest elections in the state that year...

[@qolette]

Dingler was in the basement during her 2019 campaign, just like Biden. They stopped the count election night, when the race was close...you know the rest of the story. Dominion machines have been used in WA for quite sometime.

[@heidipetrick918]

That’s pretty sad 😞

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep, it is always sad to see stuff like this...

[@mauryabroadsword6992]

So relieved my husband and I did not invest in property there.

[@WeTheGoverned]

It is still a beautiful place...

[@rayvarnson8976]

Great report. Now dive into Inslee and his desire to impose state income income tax, also the our capital gains tax?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep

[@louisevad6091]

Don’t worry about it. Ocean shores will be under water literally in 100 years.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Hopefully not sooner with a Tsunami.

[@annymaytiedye2055]

There are a lot of elderly residents and property owners Could thid be a form of Elder Abuse?

[@WeTheGoverned]

It could be.

[@tracysiciliano7772]

Hi I live in Ocean Shores I’ll love living in Ocean Shores I’m not really political but it is a wonderful place to live my neighbors are great and you can take all that crazy stuff and just keep it on the Internet we like food and the outdoors.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yep, the people of Ocean Shores are wonderful, and I would certainly hope you continue to enjoy and like food and the outdoors. Hopefully, the folk in charge of the city can get their act together someday as well...

[@saudade2100]

Pat Boone was involved with another golf development in Waldport, which is south of Newport, Oregon. The sand is unstable. Sand dunes shift to where you might find one side of your house buried in sand. They called it Bayshore. I guess the Washington State project was more successful. It's hard to build when the sand dunes won't stay put.

[@WeTheGoverned]

I think that history is interesting...

[@MfPuppies]

@@WeTheGoverned How do you think this whole thing will play out? Based on the history of corruption in Govt/politics in general or specifically on the history of corruption in Ocean Shores? Seems there is history for this kinda thing in Ocean Shores. A Dynasty? it is Government after all.

[@WeTheGoverned]

@@MfPuppies It is hard to predict. I don't think this story is finished yet, and I believe there is much I have yet to cover...

[@dameonseiler3192]

This is the tip of the iceberg as far as corruption goes in ocean shores. Every person who owns land inside city limits is forced to pay the community club, a private organization, ~$145 a year for each piece of land owned. Failure to pay will eventually lead to you losing your land. Or there only being one grocery store in town, ever. Forever. Or the best western..

[@WeTheGoverned]

I keep hearing about this and similar stories from the City of Ocean Shores...

[@rjones1074able]

Really enjoy ur channel

[@WeTheGoverned]

Glad you enjoy it! Feel free to share with others...

[@Cyfi71]

Sound like my HOA would fit right in down there.😬

[@WeTheGoverned]

Probably

[@spaceghost5026]

Hi Glenn, do you have any plans on doing a video on the "liberty state?" Great content btw

[@WeTheGoverned]

Not right now, but that would be a good topic...

[@larryriha6787]

Remove her from power vote her out

[@Patrick_Ross]

Mayor Dingler died three years ago.

[@jeremyc9229]

Wow, I built my house 2900sq ft. a shop 2200 sq ft with 4 bay doors like that, another out building 1500 sq ft, for about $300,000. I have way more windows and doors in total. Unbelievable!

[@jeremyc9229]

Though, I did most the work myself

[@WeTheGoverned]

It will never be done on the cheap, but at least a fair cost for government projects is not too much to expect...

[@larryriha6787]

This entire state needs an enema

[@AnonArandom]

If I were a resident of Ocean Shores, would this be justification for an official complaint to the Washington State Bar Association to have Mz. Dingler disbarred?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Matthew, nothing really prevents you from filing a complaint with the bar association in Washington State. However, just because you file a complaint, that doesn't mean that the Washington State Bar Association will do anything. However, it might be interesting to see how they justify this type of behavior from someone who at least claims they graduated from law school...

[@qolette]

Her license is expired.

[@annymaytiedye2055]

Could you take a look at Hoquiam?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Sure. Where should I look?

[@louisevad6091]

All golf courses are struggling

[@WeTheGoverned]

Some more than others.

[@oneman2286]

If you don't live in city limits you have to pay to use library

[@WeTheGoverned]

That is not entirely uncommon. For example, in Renton, I remember that the water park/pool the city built had two rates - one for residents and one for non-residents. The theory being that the resident's tax dollars built it, and they should have a reduced rate accordingly. However, libraries don't have too many "costs" associated with them for "using" them, so I'm not sure exactly what you mean - renting a room? Or checking out books?

[@966396631]

Why did the mayor do it? Because she could! Until we have personal accountability - such as a percentage of legal liability from the pockets of people who consciously and willfully act OUTSIDE the scope of their duties - we will likely not see a change.

[@WeTheGoverned]

They usually don't relinquish power on their own

[@mikedegnan5252]

You should take a look at Port Angeles and clallam county. There's a lot of dirt for you to play with there.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yes, it seems like it...

[@toniajackson102]

Not to the current video -thank you for that- is there any movement to recall Inslee?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Not a serious movement that I've seen yet. Regardless of whether people are "serious" about doing it - they have to go through the legal process to get the process of obtaining signatures approved, and that requires a few judges to sign off on it...

[@gooberfootrc3866]

I painted the systems collection building. Roglins built it.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Thank you. That is the correct name for the building - the "Systems Collection Building"

[@stevevaughn2040]

Sorry it sucks. Back around 1965 my parents took us to Ocean Shores... until now I never realized there was a city with that name.

[@WeTheGoverned]

There certainly is...

[@karenyhogan5196]

This was not the Mayers whole doing, the other officers were in full force to remove this chief for incompetance, and lying to get the job. Fired from another station for same issues.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Clearly, that is not what the federal judge ruled in this case...

[@Metaphysics-for-life]

Ocean Shores is where retired baby boomers from Seattle go to retire. Corruption goes where the money goes... sadly. But they have a fantastic Bistro !

[@WeTheGoverned]

Corruption is human nature. What we need to do is expose it to reduce it

[@Patrick_Ross]

Very few Seattleites retire to Ocean Shores. If you live in Seattle, you most likely have the money to live in far more upscale retirement areas than a rundown beach town with very little going on!

[@stuartestrine1234]

Unwatchable because of the commercials.

[@WeTheGoverned]

You can skip them...

[@user-jh6wt9oj6n]

As long as you got your third booster you will survive.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Funny

[@larryriha6787]

Buying votes

[@louisevad6091]

Duh

[@WeTheGoverned]

Thank you.

[@solsticeforge3268]

I know another who is a non practicing lawyer. Snakes?

[@WeTheGoverned]

Not every lawyer is a snake, but I do question how some of them actually got through law school.

[@worldclassish]

The mayor of ocean shore does not live there either.

[@michaelduesing32]

The mayor does live in town. She’s a lot of things, but she is a resident.

[@WeTheGoverned]

I believe she is a resident.

[@marioamayaflamenco]

Why do people say "oftentimes" now instead of "often"? It sounds like NPR speak. Oh well, MOVING FORWARD.... (they say that on NPR all the time, too).

[@WeTheGoverned]

Good question.

[@heyjude6335]

This is so unfortunate. We visited Ocean Shores last year. Had not been in the town for many years. What a tacky, dirty little town. We will never go back. Makes sense that their politics are filthy as well. It shows!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Well, there have been some tough times out there, but I'm sure better political leaders would help....

[@truthseeker3396]

I think your missing the point having these pos’s in these positions is stealing the funds to help our state on bs lawsuits why should our taxes go for this mayor’s lawsuit to fire a person she hired 3 yrs earlier, then the Unions help this mayor get re-elected , sounds like a major scam with Our Money 💔

[@WeTheGoverned]

@@truthseeker3396 It does seem ugly...

[@heyjude6335]

@@WeTheGoverned yes, agree. Such a shame as I was expecting so much more when we visited. We were actually going there to "maybe" purchase a home.

[@duckfarmer8630]

My parents snow bird in Ocean Shores. Most stores don't insist on masks. The shark store is MEAN if you don't have a mask, won't be back to that store.

[@kimberlyphifer2391]

We were just there. It’s not the shark store per say, it’s the older lady who owns the store next door and orders goods for sharky’s. We were in and out of sharky’s on Saturday buying towels and whatnot and never wore a mask until I went to the store next door (the one adjacent to the bathrooms) and asked the lady a question (I was not masked). She then kicked me out of the store, and followed me to Sharky’s and insisted I wear one. I actually ran into the owner of Sharky’s last may (2020) and he was putting together a petition to open the town up. And he wasn’t wearing a mask.

[@WeTheGoverned]

I like the personal stories. My kids liked that store when they were younger, and I have a variety of photos from over the years of them "in the mouth"

[@duckfarmer8630]

@@kimberlyphifer2391 This was Easter weekend and a big guy with a black mask in the store. I know my mom has been in there before this time without a problem, but when we went in with my kids he said we can't be in there without a mask during business hours (not sure what that meant). Hope you are correct though about a petition. These days I feel like a Jew in 1940s in Europe, some places I am welcome not welcome some places....a 2nd hand citizen without a mask. I am polite and leave, metiphically shaking the dust from my feet. I have children with me all the time...to set an example, the next Americans. Not sure if the shark store guy knows but other shops in town don't have that rule.

[@Gothiqueluv]

Um, we're in a global pandemic. Everyone needs to wear a mask. Durp.

[@kimberlyphifer2391]

@@Gothiqueluv masks don’t work

[@cryptotrev1394]

I call that disgusting little town. Open Soars. Went there as a kid, family owned property and businesses there, likely will never go back. Everything is 1962 with zero maintenance.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Well, I do believe many people locally want to make a difference, but it appears there are some political obstacles that may be making those efforts difficult...

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

If you don't like it, get out of Washington and go to TEXASS you won't be missed!

[@WeTheGoverned]

Or change the corrupt people in government. That is probably a bit less drastic

[@csyarid]

People need to pay attention to what is going on in their communities. This is why I have no sympathy for the Ocean Shores residents. They were "asleep at the wheel" so they got the government they deserve.

[@Hank-the-Writer]

Sometimes people just want to drive their car, not work on the engine. Make no mistake though, there are many of us who are working to try to fix things in O.S. But we're up against things like the current mayor forbidding city employees to speak to a particular council member, jumping up in the middle of a resident's public comment and yanking the mic cable out, a handful of council members announcing that "public comment" at council meetings should be abolished, and one particular council member admitting in a public document that he voted to greenlight a rather expensive project "along political lines" and not because it was a good idea. And then there are some state and county agencies who could step in but for some reason always choose to turn their back when queried. There is no oversight here -- the mayor has worked hard to establish herself as her own "oversight" and she's running the totalitarian playbook.

[@1953M38a1]

There is probably more citizen involvement when we had live city council meetings than I'll bet any other city our size.

[@WeTheGoverned]

Most of the time, it appears that people just are not aware. I will also point out, the current mayor has no mandate anyway (3 vote margin in an election is very tight, so I suspect people who live there realize there are problems).

[@WeTheGoverned]

That is a good point. There appears to be much that I've missed which would make this story even more significant. Probably this means I need to do a follow-up...

[@WeTheGoverned]

@@1953M38a1 I tend to agree. A lack of in-person public meetings is really creating less transparency...

[@davehenson3588]

Why??? because she’s a DEMOCRAT

[@WeTheGoverned]

Perhaps....

[@steveandulsky566]

OK, so let me guess...I'm going to go out on a limb here and ask the question which is probably on everyone's mind....is this mayor a Democrat???

[@WeTheGoverned]

Yes she is