Clallam County Commissioner, District 3.

Not on the primary ballot, but will be on the midterm ballot. It's an important race, so we're starting to get the word out now.

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Mike French (D)

Incumbent  [Endorsed by CCD, OCA; Recommended by IS Election Task Force (ETF)]

Indivisible Sequim Recommends Mike French for Clallam County Commissioner District 3

A lifelong resident of Clallam County, Mike French has a long history of giving back to the community – he has volunteered for public schools, the arts and nonprofit boards. He served on the Port Angeles City Council and ran a successful business for fifteen years in downtown Port Angeles. Mike has in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the pressing needs of our local communities and in his role as County Commissioner, has demonstrated his effectiveness at forging coalitions and public and private partnerships to address them.

 

Mike’s highest priority for Clallam County is economic development. He recognizes that residents need career pathways leading to well-paying jobs. Mike led a regional coalition that successfully acquired $35.6 million in federal funding for Recompete, a workforce and economic development program which provides training and creates new jobs and business opportunities for the North Olympic Region.

 

Mike cares about this community and works hard to make Clallam County a place where everybody can succeed and have a good life. As County Commissioner, Mike is helping to implement long-term, sustainable solutions to the pressing issues that affect all residents: 1) creating living-wage jobs, 2) expanding affordable housing, 3) ensuring public safety, 4) addressing the increase in unhoused people particularly in Port Angeles, 5) supporting necessary infrastructure development while protecting natural resources and the environment. 

 

Clallam County needs a County Commissioner with a broad base of local experience and a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges in our communities. We want and need someone who can overcome divisions and help us work together to address issues and implement sustainable solutions. We believe that Mike French is the right person for the job of County Commissioner. 

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• More details on Mike French’s policy positions are provided in his answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

• For more candidate information click this [LINK].

• Read A Word From Mike, a statement from the candidate about his campaign philosophy. [LINK]

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Jake Seegers (I)

Jake Seegers is running as an Independent, yet on July 13, 2026, his campaign signs were displayed in the window of the Clallam County Republican Party at 509 S. Lincoln St, Port Angeles. 

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According to his website, he and his family moved to Port Angeles in 2019.  Jake, wife Amy, and their three young children live in a home assessed at $967,000, which they do not own. Jake and Amy own a 36-acre, forested, waterfront parcel in Port Angeles (purchased in 2022). According to the Public Disclosure Commission’s (PDC’s) website, Jake earns less than $30,000 per year as a consultant, and his wife, an emergency room physician, earns $200,000 - $499,000 annually. Jake has no discoverable, gainful employment aside from working as a portfolio manager for his grandfather’s investment firm, Palomino Investments. His employment ended in approximately 2016.

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He is 100% owner of Reve Operating LLC, a real estate holding company, which owns two adjacent parcels on the Olympic Hot Springs Road along the Elwha River, purchased in 2021. While this real estate is valued less than required by the PDC for disclosure, Jake has failed the test of transparency as he will realize financial gain with reconstruction of the washed-out roadway. In 2024, Reve Operating purchased a parcel in Grays Harbor County jointly with another LLC, although this investment was not disclosed until Spring 2026. In May 2026, Jake became 100% trustee of four adjoining Clallam Bay - Sekiu airport parcels totaling 49 acres with an assessed value of $349,000. Two of these parcels are waterfront. This real estate has not been disclosed.

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Furthermore, Jake has failed to disclose that he’s a Director of the Seegers Foundation, founded by his grandfather. The Seegers Foundation has not filed for the tax year 2025, however, between 2016 and 2024, a total of $5 million in donations were made, of which approximately $3.5 million went to evangelical Christian organizations considered far right. Donations were also made to the Heritage Foundation, Judicial Watch, and the Cato Institute for the purpose of “preserving American values” and “promoting liberty.” 

One hundred fifteen thousand dollars was donated to the First Liberty Institute also for “preserving American values.” The First Liberty Institute is a member of the advisory board of Project 2025, which is a collection of conservative policy proposals aimed at reshaping the U.S. federal government.  Also noteworthy is an undisclosed $40,000 donated to 4PA. Of $33,000 in campaign expenditures to date, Jake has spent $14,000 with an online, non-union company in Massachusetts. As of June 11, 2026, three campaign violations totaling $60,000 in requested penalties had been filed with the PDC: 1) improper campaign signage, 2) unreported in-kind advertising expenditures, 3) excessive campaign contributions. 

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On June 24, 2026, a video recording dated October 27, 2024, was uploaded to the Internet archive [LINK] where Jake delivers a 12-minute sermon at the Harbor of Hope Foursquare Church in Port Angeles. In this sermon, he likens Democrats at the national, state, and local levels as skunks. He further says that God gave us free will, shotguns and shells, and suggests killing the skunks — “metaphorically for YouTube.” He further likens Democrats to Hitler and impresses upon the congregation the urgency to vote straight down the Republican ticket, “to get rid of these skunks.” He stated that he votes against anything that has a tax associated with it and any department can figure out how to live with 25% less revenue. He ends the sermon by praying that Christians and conservatives will vote for policy that most aligns with the truth of God.

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On July 2, Jeff Tozzer of the Clallam County Watchdog, Jake’s initial campaign manager and current treasurer, released a YouTube video short reel [LINK] of Jake assigning his youngest child to be his new campaign manager. As of July 12, 2026, the young minor child was still listed as an officer (campaign manager) of the campaign on the PDC website.

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The Jake Seegers story continues to unfold but based upon these facts we do not find him suitable as a Commissioner for Clallam County.

More details on Jake Seegers’ policy positions are provided in his answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

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Public Utility District No. 1, District No. 2 (Nonpartisan)

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District #2 Commissioner 

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Randy Brackett 

Indivisible Sequim is pleased to announce its recommendation of Randy Brackett for the position of PUD Commissioner for District 2. 

Endorsed by CCD, OCA; Recommended by IS Election Task Force (ETF)

Randy Brackett is a long-time resident of Clallam County whose personal and professional experiences, elsewhere and locally, have given him the qualifications to serve in the capacity of PUD Commissioner. He states that public service has been a central motivator throughout his career and he is committed to excellence. 

 

Randy would bring to the job a professional engineering background, a broad scope of proven experience, and the ability to successfully work with others. He believes in community building, transparent communication, open collaboration, and productive relationships to reach workable solutions. 

 

Randy is committed to keeping Clallam County PUD fiscally responsible by maintaining strong operational oversight, rigorous policy reviews and transparent financial auditing. He is a strong supporter of routine system maintenance. He believes that our publicly owned PUD’s success “depends on transparent management that aligns with the needs of our ratepayer-owners”. 

 

Randy believes that the magnificence of our area is worth protecting. He is thoughtfully considering the challenges that our community faces in this time of difficult environmental and economic conditions. He believes in both sound energy policy and environmental stewardship. He advocates for exploring viable localized power generation and he is committed to protecting and upgrading our county’s water infrastructure, believing that water is life. With forward-thinking and innovative measures, he is focused on long-term needs and will work toward improving upon our preparedness and creating an infrastructure for the future.

 

We believe that Randy Brackett will carefully and broadly consider the public utility challenges we are and will be facing, as well as responsible solutions to those challenges.

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• We encourage you to read the thorough and thoughtful responses Randy provided to the candidate questionnaire.

• For more candidate information click this [LINK].

 

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Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton is running for the open Public Utility District Position 2 Commissioner being vacated by Jim Purvis. Tim is a native Washingtonian who has lived most of his life in Eastern Washington. 

 

Timothy received an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting from Columbia Basin College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Organizational Management from Washington State University. 

 

He worked for over 25 years in Community Development and his experience includes:

• Clallam County Housing and Grant Resource Director (2023-present)

• DTM Consulting (a consulting firm specializing in downtown redevelopment organizational management and board development)

• Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership 

 

Timothy is a Marine Corps veteran with an honorable discharge. 

 

Timothy’s platform includes: 

• Developing strategies to ensure reliable and affordable energy

• Expanding broadband access throughout our communities

• Supporting infrastructure that promotes economic development and creates housing opportunities

• Striking a balance environmental stewardship and safe, dependable and affordable power

 

He believes that water will potentially be the biggest issue facing the PUD in the future and that the PUD staff need to be looking for alternative energy sources and make recommendations to the commission. 

 

Timothy feels his work on public/private partnerships would serve him well as PUD Commissioner. 

 

Timothy listed no website for further information.

Other details are explained in his answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

 

Missi Baker

Missi Baker is running for the open Public Utility District (PUD) Position 2 Commissioner vacated by John Purvis. Missi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, with a minor in Economics and holds both an English Teacher Certification and a Social Studies Teacher Certification. 

 

Missi’s professional experience includes:

School teacher:  English, Economics, History

Journalism:  Reporter, Editor, Photographer

Public Relations: Client Communications

Missi’s policy statements are listed below:

Missi states, “Every day, thousands of families in Clallam County flip a light switch, turn on the water, or start their business day without giving it a second thought. And that's exactly how it should be. It's the Public Utility District's job to make sure it stays that way.”

Missi is committed to:

• Ensuring rates remain reasonable while maintaining the quality services you depend on within this economic environment

• Keeping you informed about district decisions and budget priorities through open communication

• Supporting upgrades that protect our water and electric systems and prepare for the future

 

Community Service

• East Bonner County Library Board of Trustees, Idaho

• Church Meeting Recorder of Minutes, Idaho

• Church Deacon, Sequim, WA

• “Beautiful Day” Volunteer, Sequim

 

Excerpt from Candidate Statement:

I believe in responsible stewardship, not only for today's customers, but for future generations. Clallam County PUD really belongs to the people it serves. I plan to listen first, study the facts, and work collaboratively to help PUD continue to provide effective power and water services in our county. Good decisions come from asking thoughtful questions, considering different perspectives, and keeping the public's long-term interests at the center of every resolution.

I want our children and grandchildren to inherit a utility system that is financially sound, resilient, and prepared for the future.

 

The candidate did not provide a website.

More details on Missi’s policy positions are provided in her answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

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Rick Paschall

Rick Paschall is running for the open Public Utility District (PUD) Position 2 Commissioner vacated by Jim Purvis. Rick has more than thirty years’ experience working in the electric utility industry in the Pacific Northwest. He was previously elected to the position of PUD Commissioner in 2020 and resigned after two years for health and personal reasons. Both issues are resolved.

Rick earned a Master of Science degree in Economics from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Oregon. During his career he worked closely with the northwest’s public power utilities and organizations, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Army Corps of Engineers.  

 

His work experience includes:

• Analyst IV, FERC Compliance, Portland General Electric 

• Senior Manager of Compliance, Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative 

• Independent Contractor, Northwest Power Planning Council

• Senior Power System Analyst, Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference       

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• Mathematician, Bonneville Power Administration

 

A summary of Rick’s policy positions is listed below. Rick states that his main focus will be on keeping rates as low as possible while continuing to provide reliable service. 

• Local Renewable Energy – Rick supports local power generation provided the cost to rate payers is at or lower than that of Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). He also suggests a voluntary program whereby rate payers can choose to participate or not in local renewable generation.

• Rising Power Costs and Rate Pressure – Rick suggests building a coalition of local and regional utilities to work toward the goal of not expanding the federal system and keeping rates low for communities. 

• Data Centers – In general, Rick opposes data centers because they do not provide local jobs, they deplete the federal system and use a great deal of water. 

• West End Transmission Reliability – Rick believes an additional transmission line is not possible currently. He suggests building a coalition with Jefferson County PUD and the City of Port Angeles to influence BPA to negotiate ways to shorten the duration of power outages. 

• Drought Response – Rick supports the PUD’s water strategy plan as one that addresses all constituents, from farmers to developers. He would prioritize lower cost strategies and hold costly water source development projects in reserve as funding and grant money become available.

More details on Rick’s policy positions are provided in his answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

 

Excerpt from Candidate Statement:

Rick served in the United States Navy and earned an Honorable Discharge. With more than thirty years of experience working in the electric utility industry in the Pacific Northwest, Rick states that he knows the industry, the players, the politics, and how things get done. If elected, Rick will work directly with the General Manager and senior staff while formulating positions and most importantly, will pledge to do his best to keep rates as low as possible while ensuring the PUD continues to provide reliable service.

 

John “Jack” Smith

John “Jack” Smith is running for the open Public Utility District Position 2 Commissioner being vacated by Jim Purvis. He has lived in Clallam County for the past 12 years. 

Jack received a Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is a Licensed Professional Engineer. He worked several management positions across rural Northwest Washington and Alaska for 34 years. 

 

Jack received an AA in Professional Management from Edmonds Community College and he is a BPA Certified Energy Auditor and Inspector.

 

His 34 years of work experience include:

• Snohomish County PUD, Snohomish Area Manager

• Avista Utilities, Demand-Side Management Engineer

• City of Seattle, Office of Housing, Weatherization Operations Administrator

• 2020 Census, Clallam County census Field Supervisor

 

Jack states in the Clallam County Official Voters’ Pamphlet that, “The majority of my career has been focused on conservation, customer service, utility operations, and helping people use energy and water more efficiently”. 

 

 Jack’s platform includes the following priorities:

• Energy Efficiency

• Community Engagement

• Environmental Sustainability

• Affordable Utility Services

• Economic Development

Jack also states that he would continue to follow the PUD’s water response plan and that he would promote an active water conservation program. He would also support “an increase in the Conservation Department”.

 

Jack’s Community  Service includes:

• Snohomish County PUD Emergency Management Coordinator

• Kiwanis Club past President

• Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce

• Snohomish Chamber of Commerce

• Catholic Charity Services of Stevens County

• Catholic Volunteer Services of Clallam County

• Clallam County Vietnam Veterans Association

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More details on Jack Smith’s policy positions are provided in his answers to the Indivisible Sequim Questionnaire.

See details of this platform at votejacksmith4pud.com