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The comments did not result in formal county actions during the meeting; commissioners listened and responded but did not announce any investigatory or enforcement steps.

Judicial removal petition
Cody Hart told the commissioners that dozens of local residents had submitted a public record filing described as \"an impeachment removal request\" for several judges. Hart alleged the judges had not received votes in the 2024 election and \"failed to properly submit their oaths\" to state and county officials before assuming office; he urged the county to coordinate with the state legislature on removal.

Hart also asserted the county canvassing board certified elections without judicial candidates appearing on the ballot. Those claims were presented as the views of the speaker and supporting residents; commissioners did not announce any official county investigation or action in response during the meeting.

Title-fraud and identity-theft allegations
Another commenter, Anthony Romano, described personal problems he said included fraudulent liens and improper court orders. Romano said he had documented the issues for five to six years and accused unspecified county and state actors of wrongdoing. His remarks were broadly accusatory and described lengthy private disputes; commissioners did not announce formal action during the session.

Immigration and public‑safety concerns
A speaker identified as Rebecca (last name not specified in the record) urged commissioners to request public accounting from state and federal agencies after reporting multiple recent immigration‑related arrests or deportations in the county. She said community members reported a string of apparent detentions at workplaces and public locations and urged the county to press for clearer public notifications; commissioners did not report receiving any requests from state or federal agencies during the meeting.

Lake Cavanaugh access and winter egress concerns
Laurita Humble (who said she is also known as \"Tweedy\"), a Lake Cavanaugh resident, asked commissioners to expedite repairs on North Shore Road. She said an alternative route via Deer Creek Road is narrow, switchbacked, used by logging trucks, and is not a safe or practical winter egress for residents. She asked the county to prioritize restoring North Shore access.

Commissioner remarks and next steps
Commissioners thanked the speakers for attending and listening. Commissioner Patricia Wiesen and others noted they would follow up on attendees’ concerns but did not announce county investigations, legal filings or new actions during the public‑comment session.

Because the statements presented in public comment were allegations or requests, they remain unverified in the county record unless followed by formal filings or official investigations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Skagit County - Record of the Proceedings - Tuesday Session - Jul 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Several public commenters at the July 22 Skagit County commissioners meeting made contested allegations about judicial qualifications and title fraud, raised concerns about recent immigration arrests and public-safety risks, and asked the county to expedite restoration of North Shore access to Lake Cavanaugh.","taxTitle","Skagit County, Washington","taxId",5125,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6549582,"Skagit County Fair preview: staff outline events, 4‑H participation, vendor and capital projects ahead of Aug. 7 start",2447,1984280,4432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443049-5be5db37c142d4d1116e82b5fd3dc2bc&start=1984&end=4432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443049-5be5db37c142d4d1116e82b5fd3dc2bc/thumbnail_1984280.jpg","/articles/6549582/Skagit-County/Washington/Skagit-County-Fair-preview-staff-outline-events-4H-participation-vendor-and-capital-projects-ahead-of-Aug-7-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549582-84d814d180e2ebc41dad57c89068def3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447896&Signature=Z2x8k0-pbuU~-DNcM~YJ1RzAzRvtqTE1GlSH8ZIJ2P9xYSzhJyS6ulAqKzMz5v5dplnIUND7vYASkm3Yw6aYjlsBBoB8v8CwgmHt7hGFUw3G-W7gMSWrYkFuuu7t26i4XaDVQASqrHoPtxKeABA-D3FV39Ml-9WZwbLmlVeV9eKtGXxauMQF-UyTdu9c0k6iqdIhxQJU-S61GpqCV5p-9Sv3MpXJN-XVPXjKvCb5cefWKuDAYcCttZ7qtaxOKs1nRFfbS-Vij-cmqZv3LwWPv1v5PHX3o4KjZBfnSHGUEPGa7liFBk3hdd7HnS6EAGmxCxkQYC1GMTBeYmN9ZgqITA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Skagit County fairgrounds staff told the Board of County Commissioners that the county fair is set to begin Aug. 7 and will feature expanded youth participation, local entertainment and new attractions, while year‑round programming and recent capital upgrades support the site’s growing use.

Fairgrounds manager Eric Gaither and assistant manager Frances Ngranzu briefed the board July 22 on operations, fair programming and capital work; they emphasized strong community support and the scale of the fair’s volunteer and nonprofit partnerships.

\"We're just 16 days away,\" assistant manager Frances Ngranzu said, announcing final edits to the fair guide and previewing the schedule. Her presentation listed community days on Thursday, Aug. 7 (family day and a diaper-drive ‘‘Stuff the Bus’’ partnership), and the Skagit County Junior Livestock sale on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.

Attendance, exhibitors and youth involvement
Staff said the fair drew between 28,000 and 30,000 attendees in 2024 and reported growth in exhibitors and livestock entries: 580 exhibitors in 2024 (a year-over-year increase) and nearly 600 livestock entries. Organizers said the 4‑H and FFA youth programs are a major presence, with roughly 500 youth members in 4‑H and about 600 livestock entries expected this year. A volunteer-driven auxiliary parking program also raises funds for local nonprofit partners.

Events and attractions
The fair program includes three performance stages with more than 100 performances, a Latin horse show, a family mini‑golf area sponsored by a local business, a butterfly encounter, a puzzle/STEM exhibit, magicians, hypnotists and daily pie‑eating contests. Organizers said local and regional vendors form the bulk of the vendor list: about 100 shopping vendors and 22 food vendors, with roughly 95% from Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish counties.

Capital projects and year‑round operations
Gaither told commissioners the fairgrounds operate year‑round and host roughly 45 community and public events annually, including races, Highland Games and an increase in one‑day community uses. Staff described a restroom and sewer line capital project that received a Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) capital grant and additional support; the presentation cited a WSDA grant of $250,000 and a $43,000 contribution from Ag West toward restroom and sewer improvements. Gaither also said the site recently received LED lighting upgrades through a utility program at no upfront cost.

Youth and community speakers
Nicole Jones, the new Skagit County 4‑H program coordinator, said she started in the role about a month before the meeting and reported nearly 600 livestock entries and strong club activity in preparation for fair. Several 4‑H leaders and youth spoke about the program’s impact. Ray and April Lightner described their club’s year‑round work and how the fairgrounds provide a place for practice and mentorship. Rae (Ray) Lightner, a 4‑H member, said 4‑H expanded her leadership, public speaking and teamwork skills and credited the fairgrounds with enabling opportunities such as Horsebowl and Know Your Government competitions.

Community support and fundraising
Organizers highlighted partnerships that channel fair proceeds to nonprofits: food and parking operations support groups including Mount Vernon High School boosters, Mount Vernon Kiwanis and local recovery organizations. Staff also described programs that expand access: a charitable tickets program for families, a Blue Ribbon family experience for nominated families, and a Read‑to‑Win literacy initiative in partnership with local libraries.

Commissioners thanked fair staff and volunteers and said they look forward to the event. No county action or new funding appropriation was taken during the July 22 briefing.","Fairgrounds staff told commissioners the county fair will open Aug. 7 with expanded youth participation, hundreds of exhibitors and several new attractions; officials also described year-round fairgrounds programming, recent capital upgrades funded with state and local grants, and community fundraising partnerships.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6549587,"Skagit County Historical Museum reports growing participation, inventories collection and flags radon, repair and funding needs",1550,120130,1670380,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5443049-5be5db37c142d4d1116e82b5fd3dc2bc&start=120&end=1670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5443049-5be5db37c142d4d1116e82b5fd3dc2bc/thumbnail_120130.jpg","/articles/6549587/Skagit-County/Washington/Skagit-County-Historical-Museum-reports-growing-participation-inventories-collection-and-flags-radon-repair-and-funding-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549587-d6fa9ff199746074a73a86adb497331f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447896&Signature=RARlC0Zoo9gWgql6qfD0~rJ9tU--K0ALs6mp~L~mOjIFYLlX4XgNG9yVHjfuw4HPYkOdzbu21Vh-aXWh5TMrVmg~y0v2UoXEY5~d3J3GcEXXRu6IijKhyN0WdDAHh-F7BjlimTuXpl5KYGrtOlZVklhFdkWs7Zb7xTSHQaFeWO4mL~rjfpH0LXsX~k~E1k4G9CRAsJz1F2pvqW8Tr-p1B7awxDccSScYpmVLOGoK6Q3JrsaF8hSv0Jf7LHaDH2wr5jd~-Br7uxycF9mihk5T80OHMuHWNPpvsmPvbqT3qr54pmUhnY2zU6xB9yXX1kMTpdbpp0oQ8kKE0Qz4Mcya2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Skagit County Historical Museum reported that 3,866 people participated in museum activities since its last update and outlined ongoing efforts to inventory and digitize its collections, repair building damage and mitigate elevated radon in a storage area.

Museum staff presented the update Tuesday, July 22, during the Skagit County Board of County Commissioners meeting. The presentation described recent exhibits and receptions, volunteer-led inventory work, a digital photo project funded in part by a federal grant program, and near-term building repairs funded by local foundations.

\"3,866 people have participated in museum activities since we last joined you,\" the presenter said, describing a string of rotating exhibits that included a rodeo-themed show and a community juried art exhibit. The museum reported 103 entries in the current art exhibit and voting open to the public through August 15, with winners to be announced in November.

Why it matters: the museum is managing a large physical collection with limited staff and storage. The presentation emphasized that completing the digital inventory will help staff and researchers locate objects without consulting paper card files and will support loans and exhibits.

Inventory, digitization and education work
Museum staff said collection manager Laney and archivist Mary Densmore have focused on accessioning, cataloguing and photographing objects for the museum database (PathPerfect). The presentation said staff have entered 23,336 objects into PathPerfect and that 14,914 of those object records include photos.

The museum described a negatives collection scanned as part of a ‘‘digital heritage’’ grant administered through the Institute of Museum and Library Services; staff said about 6,225 negatives remain in the scanned set and that interns and volunteers are working to identify people, places and dates. A youth education coordinator and docent-led programs reached roughly 1,450 students in the 2024–25 school year, the presentation said.

Building repairs, radon and finances
The museum reported recent exterior repairs — including replacement of a leaking back wall and windows — funded by the Skagit Community Foundation and the Sam and Collin Nunn Foundation. Staff also described an incident in which a vehicle struck the side of the building and repairs are ongoing.

Staff told commissioners they are monitoring elevated radon levels in a storage space (the museum referred to it as the \"rock room\"), have installed monitors and are sealing affected areas. The museum said volunteers are temporarily restricted from working in the textile and hat storage rooms until mitigation reduces the risk.

On finances, the presenter said operating expenses are rising while grant opportunities for museums and arts organizations have declined; staff asked residents to consider membership, donations or event sponsorships to support operations.

Upcoming events and volunteers
The presentation listed several public events: a Public History Day at the former Northern State Hospital (the coming Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), a Pioneer Picnic on Aug. 7, and the museum annual meeting on Sept. 24 at Skagit City School. Staff credited volunteers and seven museum employees (one full-time, the remainder part-time) with keeping programs and collections work running.

Commissioners asked staff to place event dates on their calendars and thanked museum volunteers. Board members and museum board members who attended were introduced during the meeting.

The museum advised the commissioners that the research library is available by appointment five days a week and encouraged the community to visit, join and support the historical society.","Museum staff told Skagit County commissioners that 3,866 people participated in museum activities since its last report, described ongoing digitization and inventory work, outlined building repairs and a radon mitigation effort, and asked for continued volunteer and donor support.","actionData","errors"]

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Skagit County Historical Museum reports growing participation, inventories collection and flags radon, repair and funding needs