A Tsunami of Incompetence causes problems in Ocean Shores, but what can they do about it?

The City of Ocean Shores is a beautiful place, but the political incompetence (or worse) should lead to a desire by local residents to fix some of the structural and political problems which create these situations. It is possible to improve local government, but it requires people willing to show up.

For many decades, ever since I was a little kid, I loved visiting the City of Ocean Shores. Flying kites, riding horses, walking the beach, visiting with friends, attending the Roanoke Conference. There are many reasons for Washingtonians and visitors to take a trip to Ocean Shores, and it appears to be a great place to retire. However, despite the many natural advantages, the political process leaves much to be desired.


OUR CONSTITUTION BEGINS WITH THE PHRASE “WE THE PEOPLE.”  IT WAS THE FOUNDERS’ INTENT THAT GOVERNMENT BE CREATED BY THE PEOPLE, TO SERVE THE PEOPLE.  IT WASN’T THEIR INTENTION FOR THE PEOPLE TO SERVE THE GOVERNMENT.  IT WAS ALWAYS INTENDED THAT GOVERNMENT WHICH FAILED TO SERVE THE PEOPLE SHOULD BE “ALTERED OR ABOLISHED.”  UNTIL WE RETURN TO THE FOUNDER’S INTENT, WE REMAIN WE THE GOVERNED

Background articles and documents:

Former Ocean Shores Chamber director charged with felony theft

Ocean Shores City Councilman killed in surfing accident

Firefighters Union endorses Dingler, Connery critical

Fired Ocean Shores fire chief wins breach of contract suit, awarded more than $730,000 in damages

Washington Fire Chief awarded $734k for wrongful termination

Former Ocean Shores Fire Chief David Bathke files federal lawsuit against city

Fired Washington Chief sues for $1.4 million

Bench Trial Concludes in former Ocean Shores fire chief’s wrongful termination suit against the city

Documents detail city’s ongoing effort to oust fire chief

City of Ocean Shores (official website)

Ocean Shores Golf Course

Grays Harbor County 2019 elections (Ocean Shores Mayor results)

Grays Harbor County 2015 elections (Ocean Shores Mayor results)

Grays Harbor County 2011 elections (Ocean Shores Mayor results)

Mayor’s salary reduced in 2020

Mayor Crystal Dingler’s Official Bio

City hires new fire chief with 40 years experience

Dingler endorses Wild Olympics

Piper Leslie leaving Chamber of Commerce

Jay Inslee and Dingler announce Covid closures in press conference

Rebound Report send to WA State Auditor on Ocean Shores Golf Course Irrigation Project – March 24 – 2021

Rebound Report Exhibits 1-10 – table of contents

Rebound Report Exhibits 11-20 – Addenda

Curt Zander’s “formal” response to the Rebound report addressed to the Ocean Shores City Council

Rebound’s Response to Curt Zander’s response (written to Ocean Shores City Councilmember) April 15, 2021

Cattle Rancher Ralph Minard was “father” of development

Grays Harbor attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion in conspiracy case

4 COMMENTS

  1. Good Morning

    My name is Gary Parrish and I’m apart of the citizens trying to get facts about our elected officials and if that warrants being from office.

    Online the subject has been debated and we are trying to get a recall for the with 400 signers.

    I’d like to ask you to be at this Zoom meeting tonight for the Ocean Shores City Council. The problem some people have is blind faith outside the facts.

    They try to discredit you, they discredit your research and you personally. I know you’re not a citizen here and I don’t necessarily think it’s important you speak.

    Your presence will null and void the false narratives and you’ll be able to write a follow up.

    Let me know what you think and contact me anytime.

    I appreciate you and thank you

    Gary Parrish.

    • “Typo”

      First two lines should read “My name is Gary Parrish and I’m apart of the citizens trying to get facts about our elected officials and if the facts warrants them being removed from office.

      Online the subject has been debated and we are trying to get a recall with 400 signers.”

      Apologize for the typo- Thank you Gary

  2. What is truly depressing is considering this level of incompetence in a rinky-dink town. Imagining the same thing happening throughout the large cities and counties in Washington each and every year boggles the mind. Some things are way, way past ‘fixing’ (as Glen would lead us to believe). Read the Declaration of Independence as a guiding light for future action here in the USA.

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